HPE SN3000B 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
The HPE SN3000B is a high-performance 16Gb/s Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise storage environments, hyper-scale data centers, and private cloud deployments. This 1U rack-mount switch delivers reliable SAN connectivity with 12 active SFP+ ports and 12 additional on-demand ports, providing flexible scalability for growing storage infrastructure. Ideal for organizations requiring low-latency Fibre Channel networking with enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
Key Features
- 12 x SFP+ ports with 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
- 12 additional SFP+ ports available on demand for future expansion
- 1U rack-mount form factor for space-efficient deployment
- Enterprise-grade performance and reliability for mission-critical storage
- Optimized for hyper-scale and private cloud storage architectures
- Low-latency data transmission for high-performance SAN environments
- Seamless integration with existing HPE storage infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Model |
SN3000B |
| Part Number |
QW937AR |
| Switch Type |
Fibre Channel Network Switch |
| Port Configuration |
12 x SFP+ (active) + 12 x SFP+ (on demand) |
| Data Rate |
16 Gb/s per port |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack Mount |
| Interface Type |
SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
| Target Environment |
Enterprise Storage, Hyper-Scale, Private Cloud |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE SN3000B used for?
The HPE SN3000B is a Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area network (SAN) deployments. It provides high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays in enterprise data centers, hyper-scale environments, and private cloud infrastructures.
How many ports does the SN3000B have?
The switch features 12 active SFP+ ports with 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, plus 12 additional SFP+ ports available on demand, allowing organizations to scale their SAN infrastructure as needed.
Is the HPE SN3000B suitable for enterprise storage environments?
Yes, the SN3000B Fibre Channel switch is specifically engineered for enterprise-grade storage networking. Its 16Gb/s performance, low-latency architecture, and reliability make it ideal for mission-critical SAN deployments in large organizations.
What is the form factor of this switch?
The HPE SN3000B is a 1U rack-mount switch, designed for efficient deployment in standard server racks alongside other networking and storage infrastructure.
