HP SN6000B 24-Port Fibre Channel Switch
The HP SN6000B is a high-performance 24-port managed Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise SAN deployments. This 16Gb SFP+ switch delivers 768 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor, making it ideal for data centers requiring reliable, scalable storage networking. With redundant AC power, comprehensive management capabilities, and enterprise-grade reliability, the SN6000B provides the performance and availability your mission-critical infrastructure demands.
Key Features
- 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports for high-speed storage connectivity
- 768 Gbps total switching bandwidth for demanding SAN workloads
- 1U rack-mount design optimizes data center space efficiency
- Redundant AC power supplies ensure continuous operation
- Advanced managed switch capabilities with SNMP, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, and CLI support
- Remote management and monitoring for centralized network administration
- Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical storage environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Part Number |
QK753BR#05Y |
| Product Model |
HP SN6000B |
| Port Configuration |
24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
| Aggregate Bandwidth |
768 Gbps |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack-Mount |
| Power Supply |
Redundant AC |
| Management Protocols |
SNMP, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI |
| Condition |
Remanufactured |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 24-port Fibre Channel switch used for?
A 24-port Fibre Channel switch is designed to connect multiple storage devices, servers, and SAN infrastructure in enterprise environments. The HP SN6000B enables high-speed, low-latency communication between servers and storage arrays, making it essential for data centers with demanding I/O requirements.
What are the benefits of 16Gb SFP+ ports?
16Gb SFP+ ports provide significantly higher throughput compared to earlier Fibre Channel generations. This enables faster data transfers, reduced latency, and improved application performance for virtualized environments and large-scale data center operations.
Is the HP SN6000B suitable for enterprise SAN environments?
Yes. The SN6000B is purpose-built for enterprise SAN deployments with managed switch capabilities, redundant power, remote management support, and the reliability required for mission-critical storage infrastructure.
What management options does the SN6000B offer?
The switch supports multiple management protocols including SNMP for network monitoring, SSH and CLI for secure command-line access, HTTP for web-based management, and SMI-S for standards-based storage management integration.
