{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-switch-prev-43916","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 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\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise storage area networks requiring high-performance, reliable connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and scalability for mission-critical SAN environments. Organizations deploying large-scale storage infrastructure benefit from the SN3600B's 24-port architecture, enabling seamless expansion and redundancy across data center fabrics. Whether you're consolidating storage resources or building resilient multi-tier storage networks, this enterprise-grade switch provides the performance and reliability your infrastructure demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 active ports supporting flexible SAN topologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability and uptime for mission-critical deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable architecture for growing storage environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced fabric services for optimized network performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive management and monitoring capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-blocking switching fabric architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for multiple SAN protocols and standards\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\u003eProduct Model\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\u003eQ1H71AR#05Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 active Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Area Network (SAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise data center\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 32Gb Fibre Channel switch like the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B is used to connect storage arrays, servers, and other SAN devices in enterprise environments. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for database servers, virtualization platforms, and backup infrastructure requiring consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can connect to the SN3600B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE StoreFabric SN3600B features 24 active Fibre Channel ports, allowing direct connection of up to 24 storage or server endpoints. Additional devices can be connected through cascading or fabric expansion techniques supported by HPE SAN architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B suitable for enterprise deployments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SN3600B is specifically designed for enterprise-class storage networks. Its 32Gb speed, non-blocking architecture, and comprehensive management features make it ideal for large-scale data centers, virtualized environments, and mission-critical storage consolidation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Fibre Channel switch different from standard network switches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Ethernet switches, the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B is optimized for block-level storage traffic with deterministic performance, lossless delivery, and specialized SAN protocols. This ensures reliable, high-performance connectivity for storage-intensive workloads where data integrity and speed are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731867836491,"sku":"Q1H71AR#05Y","price":23650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storefabric-sn3600b-32gb-fibre-channel-switch-prev-43916","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}