Brand: HPE · SKU: SN8500C · MPN: C8S71B (Example SKU for 8-slot base) · Category: Networking
The HPE StoreFabric SN8500C Director Switch is an intelligent, multi-protocol switch designed for large data center storage environments, available in 8-slot (MDS 9710) and 4-slot (MDS 9706) chassis options. It features a common architectural platform across the SN8500C and MDS9700 family products, offering industry-leading availability, scalability (up to 384 64/32/16/8/4 Gb Fibre Channel ports in the 8-slot version), security, and unified management via CLI or Embedded Device Manager. The 8-slot model ships with 2 hot-swappable redundant Supervisor 1 Modules and 6 hot-swappable redundant 3000W Power Supplies, along with 3 hot-swappable Fabric 1 Modules for full line rate performance. It supports Fibre Channel (FC), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and provides up to 24 Tbps of FC system bandwidth in the 8-slot director. It is designed to deliver high-performance SANs with a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
| Management | CLI, Embedded Device Manager, Unified SAN management |
|---|---|
| Switch Type | Director Switch |
| Model Variants | 8-slot (MDS 9710) and 4-slot (MDS 9706) |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), FCoE |
| Max FC Ports (8-Slot) | Up to 384 ports (with appropriate modules) |
| Max FC System Bandwidth | Up to 24 Tb/s |
| Warranty | Standard HPE warranty for Data Center Networking Hardware |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Varies by configuration (Chassis sizes: 4-slot or 8-slot) |
The HPE StoreFabric SN8500C Director Switch is a high-performance, highly scalable, and available storage networking solution for large data centers. It features a unified, multi-protocol fabric switch architecture that supports Fibre Channel and FCoE, allowing for lower TCO and simplified integrated SAN infrastructure deployment. It is designed to meet stringent data center requirements with future-ready performance.
Yes, this HPE StoreFabric SN8500C Director Switch (SN8500C) 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 StoreFabric SN8500C Director Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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