HP SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Reman Switch
The HP SN6000B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch is engineered for enterprises requiring high-performance SAN connectivity at enterprise scale. This refurbished 48-port switch delivers 16Gb Fibre Channel performance with proven reliability, making it ideal for data centers consolidating storage infrastructure while maintaining budget efficiency. Organizations deploying VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or OpenStack environments benefit from the SN6000B's non-blocking architecture and advanced fabric services.
Key Features
- 48 active 16Gb Fibre Channel ports plus 24 expansion ports for scalable SAN architecture
- Non-blocking switching fabric with wire-speed performance across all ports
- Advanced zoning and security capabilities for multi-tenant environments
- Redundant power supplies and cooling for high-availability deployments
- Comprehensive management via Fabric OS for centralized control
- Hot-swappable components for zero-downtime maintenance
- Energy-efficient design reduces operational costs in large-scale data centers
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Model |
SN6000B |
| Part Number |
QK753BR#ABA |
| Fibre Channel Speed |
16Gb per port |
| Active Ports |
48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Expansion Ports |
24 ports |
| Switching Fabric |
Non-blocking, wire-speed |
| Maximum Throughput |
768 Gbps |
| Power Supply |
Redundant AC power modules |
| Cooling |
Redundant fan modules |
| Management Interface |
Fabric OS, web-based GUI, CLI |
| Condition |
Refurbished (Reman) |
| Region |
US English |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 16Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?
A 16Gb Fibre Channel switch connects storage arrays, servers, and tape libraries in enterprise SAN environments. The HP SN6000B enables high-speed data transfers for virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery applications requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity.
Is the HP SN6000B suitable for production environments?
Yes. The refurbished SN6000B meets enterprise-grade specifications with redundant power and cooling, advanced fabric services, and proven compatibility with major hypervisors. Many organizations deploy reman switches in production after validating through pre-deployment testing.
How does the 48/24 port configuration work?
The SN6000B provides 48 active 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for immediate connectivity plus 24 additional expansion ports. This hybrid design allows phased SAN growth without requiring complete switch replacement as infrastructure scales.
What management capabilities does the SN6000B offer?
The switch runs Fabric OS, providing comprehensive SAN management including zoning, port configuration, performance monitoring, and security policies. Management is accessible via web GUI, command-line interface, or SNMP for integration with enterprise monitoring systems.
