Brand: HPE · SKU: R7R97A · MPN: R7R97A · Category: Networking
The HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Switch (R7R97A) is a Gen6 32Gb Fibre Channel (FC) switch in an ultra-dense 1U format. It is configurable with 8 active ports and can scale up to 24 ports using Port-On-Demand (POD) upgrades. It supports 32Gb Fibre Channel and is backward compatible with 4, 8, and 16Gb FC. It features an aggregate switching bandwidth of 768 Gbps (maximum) and includes features like Syslog support, IPv6 support, and Hardware Enforced Zoning. The switch is rack-mountable (1U) and comes with an optional Limited Lifetime Warranty (or 1-year warranty depending on the source/bundle) that may include Next Business Day hardware replacement, excluding optical transceivers for the entire warranty period.
| Features | Syslog support, IPv6 support, IP address filtering, SCP, RBAC, Trusted Switch, Secure RPC |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Upgradability | Activate additional ports using 8-port Port-On-Demand Kit upgrades |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbit/s |
| Protocol Supported | Fibre Channel |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP28 |
| Aggregate Switch Bandwidth | 768 Gbps, maximum |
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, LDAP |
| Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 24 Ports (8 active initially) |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 8 |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty or 1-year warranty (depending on source/bundle); typically includes Next Business Day hardware replacement for parts excluding optics. |
| Weight | 12.70 lb (5760.62 g) |
| Dimensions | 16.9 in x 12.1 in x 1.7 in (429.26 mm x 307.34 mm x 43.18 mm) |
The HPE SN3600B (R7R97A) delivers 32 Gb flash-ready performance in an energy-efficient 1U form factor. It starts with 8 active ports and can scale up to 24 ports via Port-On-Demand (POD) upgrades, providing flexibility for growing SAN environments. It is designed to replace older generation FC switches with backward compatibility.
Yes, this HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Switch (R7R97A) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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