32 Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Product Description
The HPE StoreFabric SN6650B is a high‑performance 48‑port managed Fibre Channel switch designed for demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. Engineered for enterprise data centers, it delivers ultra‑low latency, massive throughput, and scalable connectivity for storage‑intensive applications such as virtualization, all‑flash arrays, and NVMe storage fabrics.
This switch supports industry‑standard 32 Gb Fibre Channel links and provides robust management, security, and zoning features that help administrators optimize SAN performance, enforce access control, and monitor SAN health. Its rack‑mountable 2U form factor with redundant power supplies and management interfaces makes it suitable for mission‑critical fabric deployments.
Model Type
Managed Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Category
Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switching
Key Features
48× 32 Gb Fibre Channel Ports – High‑density SAN connectivity for servers and storage arrays.
Up to ~4 Tbps Aggregate Bandwidth – Supports heavy storage traffic and large I/O workloads.
Low Latency Switching – Cut‑through switching with latency under 780 ns (including FEC).
Scalable Ports on Demand (PoD) – Expandable from 48 to up to 128 Fibre Channel ports.
Enterprise Fibre Channel Services – Support for zoning, FSPF routing, RSCN, QoS, and advanced fabric features.
Secure Management – Includes SNMP, SSH/SSL, REST APIs, role‑based access control, and secure boot support.
Redundant Power & Hot‑Pluggable Fans – Designed for high availability in enterprise SAN environments.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HPE StoreFabric SN6650B |
| Ports | 48 × 32 Gb Fibre Channel |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to ~4 Tbps |
| Latency | <780 ns (including FEC) |
| Expansion | 80 × 32 Gb Ports with Ports on Demand (PoD) |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ‑45 LAN, 1 × Serial, 1 × USB |
| Zoning & Fabric Services | FSPF, RSCN, QoS, Advanced Zoning |
| Form Factor | Rack‑mountable 2U |
| Power | Internal PSU with Redundancy Support |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Warranty | 3‑year limited on‑site support (typical) |
| Protocols | Fibre Channel, SNMP, SSH, HTTPS, CLI |
(Configurations may vary by region and options.)
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Data Center SANs – High‑speed storage fabrics for virtualization and large databases.
All‑Flash & NVMe Storage Deployments – Support intense I/O workloads with ultra‑low latency.
SAN Consolidation & Expansion – Scalable fabrics connecting numerous hosts and storage arrays.
Mission‑Critical Applications – Reliable performance with redundancy for minimal downtime
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