{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn3600b-32gb-24-port-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStoreFabric SN3600B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity. With \u003cstrong\u003e24 active ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, this HPE networking solution delivers exceptional throughput and low-latency performance for mission-critical applications, virtualization environments, and large-scale storage deployments. Built for organizations that demand scalable, enterprise-grade fabric infrastructure, the SN3600B provides the bandwidth and reliability needed to support demanding I\/O workloads while maintaining cost-effective operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Active 32Gb Fibre Channel Ports for high-speed SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32Gb per-port bandwidth supporting next-generation storage infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-blocking fabric architecture ensuring consistent performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency switching optimized for database and virtualization workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with redundant power and cooling options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable design supporting fabric expansion and multi-switch configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced management capabilities for simplified network administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and FICON environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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\u003eStoreFabric SN3600B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1H71BR#05Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Active Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e768Gb\/s aggregate bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel (FC), FCP, FICON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb-based GUI, CLI, SNMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant power supplies (configuration-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U rack-mount chassis\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 like the StoreFabric SN3600B is used to connect storage arrays, servers, and other SAN devices in enterprise data centers. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for database operations, virtualization, backup systems, and large-scale storage environments requiring reliable fabric infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can the SN3600B connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StoreFabric SN3600B features 24 active Fibre Channel ports, allowing direct connection of up to 24 storage devices, servers, or fabric switches. Additional devices can be connected through cascading multiple switches or using fabric expansion modules, depending on your deployment architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B suitable for virtualized environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eSN3600B Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for virtualized data centers. Its low-latency, non-blocking fabric architecture and 32Gb per-port bandwidth support the demanding I\/O requirements of virtual machines, ensuring consistent performance for mission-critical applications and storage-intensive workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management options are available for the SN3600B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StoreFabric SN3600B supports multiple management interfaces including web-based GUI for intuitive administration, command-line interface (CLI) for advanced configuration, and SNMP for integration with enterprise monitoring systems, providing flexibility in network management approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731867967563,"sku":"Q1H71BR#05Y","price":27010.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/HPE-StoreFabric-SN3600B-32Gb-24-Port-Fibre-Channel-Switch.jpg?v=1787318188","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storefabric-sn3600b-32gb-24-port-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}