HPE SN3600B 16Gb 24/8 8-port Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
The HPE SN3600B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch is engineered for enterprises requiring high-performance storage area network (SAN) connectivity. This rack-mountable switch delivers 16 Gbit/s data transfer rates with eight SFP+ ports, making it ideal for data centers, virtualization environments, and mission-critical storage infrastructure. Whether you're consolidating storage networks or scaling SAN performance, the SN3600B provides the reliability and throughput HPE is known for.
Key Features
- 16 Gbit/s Fibre Channel performance for high-speed storage networking
- Eight 8-port SFP+ expansion slots for flexible connectivity
- Short Wave SFP+ technology for cost-effective fiber optic deployment
- 24/8 port configuration supporting mixed workload environments
- Rack-mountable design optimized for data center installations
- Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant power and cooling
- Seamless integration with HPE storage and server ecosystems
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Model |
SN3600B |
| Part Number |
R4G55AR |
| Port Configuration |
24/8 with 8-port SFP+ expansion |
| Data Transfer Rate |
16 Gbit/s |
| Interface Type |
Short Wave SFP+ |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable |
| Application |
Storage Area Network (SAN) switching |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE SN3600B used for?
The HPE SN3600B is a 16Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage networking. It connects servers to storage arrays in SAN environments, enabling high-speed data transfer and improved storage performance for virtualized data centers.
How many ports does the SN3600B have?
The SN3600B features a 24/8 port configuration with eight SFP+ expansion slots, providing flexible connectivity options for various SAN topologies and scaling requirements.
Is the SN3600B compatible with existing HPE infrastructure?
Yes, the HPE SN3600B Fibre Channel switch integrates seamlessly with HPE storage systems, servers, and SAN environments, ensuring compatibility across your data center infrastructure.
What are the benefits of Short Wave SFP+ technology?
Short Wave SFP+ technology reduces fiber optic cabling costs while maintaining 16 Gbit/s performance, making it an economical choice for enterprise storage networking without compromising speed or reliability.
