{"product_id":"hpe-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-storage-switch","title":"HPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Storage Networking Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Storage Networking Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SN3600B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003estorage networking switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers requiring scalable, reliable SAN connectivity. With 24 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and 12 10GbE ports, this B-series switch delivers the bandwidth and flexibility needed for mission-critical workloads, virtualization environments, and consolidated storage infrastructure. Ideal for organizations consolidating storage networks while maintaining high availability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-speed SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 x 10GbE ports for IP-based storage and management traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-series architecture optimized for storage networking environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-blocking fabric design for consistent low-latency performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable port density supporting enterprise SAN consolidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced zoning and security features for multi-tenant environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable power supplies and cooling modules for high availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive management tools for simplified network 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=\"8\"\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 (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSN3600B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR8P28AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x 32Gb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 10GbE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-series Storage Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 total ports (24 FC + 12 Ethernet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN, data center storage networking\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 32Gb Fibre Channel storage networking switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 32Gb Fibre Channel switch like the HPE SN3600B connects storage arrays, servers, and tape libraries in a Storage Area Network (SAN). It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup infrastructure requiring consistent performance and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the HPE SN3600B support hybrid storage environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of 24 32Gb Fibre Channel ports and 12 10GbE ports enables the SN3600B to support both traditional SAN traffic and IP-based storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS). This flexibility allows organizations to consolidate storage networks and transition between technologies without replacing infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of B-series architecture in storage switches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHPE's B-series design optimizes for storage networking workloads with non-blocking fabric architecture, ensuring predictable performance, minimal latency, and high throughput. This is critical for mission-critical applications where storage I\/O consistency directly impacts application performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE SN3600B suitable for enterprise data centers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SN3600B is purpose-built for enterprise environments with redundant power supplies, hot-swappable components, advanced security zoning, and comprehensive management capabilities. It scales to support growing storage demands while maintaining high availability for business-critical 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":41735689175115,"sku":"R8P28AR","price":63151.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-storage-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}