{"product_id":"hpe-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring high-speed SAN connectivity and reliable storage network performance. This \u003cstrong\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 32 Gbit\/s throughput with 24 ports and 8 active connections, making it ideal for organizations scaling their storage infrastructure. Whether you're consolidating storage arrays, expanding SAN fabric capacity, or modernizing legacy Fibre Channel environments, the SN3600B provides the performance, density, and reliability mission-critical applications demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Gbit\/s performance for high-speed storage network connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Fibre Channel ports with 8 active ports configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFP28 Short Wave optical transceiver support for flexible deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 1U rack-mountable form factor for space-efficient data centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-series architecture optimized for enterprise SAN environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable fabric design for growing storage infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency switching for demanding I\/O workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supply options for high availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR7R97AR\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\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\/8 (24 ports, 8 active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP28 Short Wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 Gbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rack-Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-Series Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN Storage Networks\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 switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e connects storage arrays, servers, and SAN infrastructure at high speeds. The HPE SN3600B enables low-latency data transfers for virtualization, databases, and backup environments where storage performance directly impacts application responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the HPE SN3600B have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SN3600B features a 24\/8 port configuration, providing 24 total Fibre Channel ports with 8 active ports. This design allows flexible expansion while maintaining a compact 1U footprint suitable for dense data center deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the SN3600B compatible with existing SAN infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE SN3600B integrates seamlessly into established Fibre Channel fabrics. Its B-series architecture supports standard SFP28 Short Wave transceivers and works with existing storage arrays, servers, and SAN management tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of 32Gb over older Fibre Channel speeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel delivers 4x the throughput of 8Gb technology, reducing latency and enabling faster data transfers for modern workloads. The SN3600B's 32Gb performance supports high-demand applications like real-time analytics, virtualization, and large-scale backup 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":41374579195979,"sku":"R7R97AR#AC3","price":29337.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-SN3600B-32Gb-Fibre-Channel-Switch.jpg?v=1785703394","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}