{"product_id":"hpe-sn3000b-16gb-24-port-fibre-channel-switch-prev-30161","title":"HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SN3000B Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for enterprise storage networking environments requiring high-speed, reliable connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb 24-port switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers flexible scaling with support for 4, 8, and 16 Gbit\/s speeds, making it ideal for data centers modernizing their SAN infrastructure. Whether you're consolidating storage networks or expanding existing environments, the SN3000B provides investment protection through backward compatibility and future-ready performance. Organizations managing mission-critical applications benefit from its 1U rack-mountable design and dual 24-port active configuration, ensuring redundancy and optimal resource utilization across your storage fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 SFP+ ports per module with dual active 24-port configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Gbit\/s native speed with backward compatibility for 4 and 8 Gb\/s connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1U rack-mountable form factor for space-efficient data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible speed negotiation supporting mixed-speed SAN environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment protection through scalable architecture and modular design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified management and monitoring capabilities for storage fabric administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSN3000B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQW938AR#ABU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-port\/24-port Active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Gbit\/s, 8 Gbit\/s, 16 Gbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rack-Mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Area Network (SAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 16Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e like the HPE SN3000B is used to connect storage arrays, servers, and other SAN devices in enterprise data centers. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for database servers, virtualization platforms, and backup systems requiring reliable storage access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE SN3000B compatible with existing 8Gb and 4Gb infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SN3000B supports backward compatibility with 4 Gbit\/s and 8 Gbit\/s speeds, allowing you to integrate it into mixed-speed SAN environments without requiring immediate replacement of all connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the HPE SN3000B provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE SN3000B features a dual active 24-port\/24-port configuration with SFP+ ports, providing 48 total ports across its active modules for maximum connectivity and redundancy in your storage fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of a 24-port Fibre Channel switch for storage networking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e24-port Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e enables efficient consolidation of storage devices and servers while maintaining high availability. The SN3000B's dual active design ensures no single point of failure, critical for organizations running continuous operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41734122635339,"sku":"QW938AR#ABU","price":21133.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-sn3000b-16gb-24-port-fibre-channel-switch-prev-30161","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}