HPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch
The HPE SN3600B is a high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise storage networking environments. This compact 1U form factor switch combines 24 ports with 8 active ports pre-configured with 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers, delivering the bandwidth and scalability required for demanding SAN deployments. Built for organizations requiring reliable, high-speed storage connectivity, the SN3600B supports both 32Gb and 16Gb transceivers, enabling flexible ports-on-demand expansion as your infrastructure grows.
Key Features
- 32Gb Fibre Channel switching fabric for maximum throughput
- 24 total ports with 8 active ports and 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers included
- Compact 1U form factor for space-efficient data center deployment
- Support for both 32Gb and 16Gb transceiver compatibility
- Ports-on-demand architecture for scalable SAN expansion
- Enterprise-grade reliability and performance for mission-critical storage networks
- Optimized for high-bandwidth storage area network environments
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Model |
SN3600B |
| Part Number |
R4G55B |
| Switch Type |
32Gb Fibre Channel Switch |
| Total Ports |
24 ports |
| Active Ports |
8 ports with 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers |
| Transceiver Support |
32Gb and 16Gb compatible |
| Form Factor |
1U rack-mount |
| Application |
Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE SN3600B used for?
The HPE SN3600B is a 32Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage networking. It provides high-bandwidth connectivity for SAN environments, enabling fast data transfer between servers and storage arrays in mission-critical data center deployments.
How many ports does the SN3600B have?
The switch features 24 total ports, with 8 ports actively configured and supplied with 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers. The remaining ports support ports-on-demand expansion, allowing you to activate additional capacity as your storage networking requirements scale.
Can I use 32Gb transceivers with the SN3600B?
Yes, the HPE SN3600B supports both 32Gb and 16Gb transceivers, providing flexibility in your storage networking infrastructure. This compatibility allows you to upgrade or mix transceiver speeds based on your specific SAN deployment needs.
What are the benefits of a 32Gb Fibre Channel switch for storage networking?
A 32Gb Fibre Channel switch like the SN3600B delivers double the bandwidth of 16Gb switches, reducing latency and improving throughput for storage-intensive applications. This enhanced performance is critical for virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing environments requiring reliable, low-latency SAN connectivity.
