{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-96-port-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, managed \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise SAN environments requiring scalable, reliable storage connectivity. With 96 active 16Gbps ports, this \u003cstrong\u003erack-mountable switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and network consolidation capabilities for mission-critical data centers. Ideal for organizations deploying large-scale storage area networks, the SN6500B enables efficient resource utilization, reduced latency, and seamless data access across enterprise infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for high-density SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaged switch architecture with advanced fabric intelligence and monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack-mountable design optimized for data center space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable performance supporting enterprise storage consolidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable failover and redundancy capabilities for mission-critical operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency switching fabric for optimized data transfer rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive management tools for simplified network administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for mixed-speed Fibre Channel environments\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=\"10\"\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\u003eC8R43AR#AB5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStoreFabric SN6500B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Gigabits per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Area Network (SAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance fabric architecture\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 16Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e like the SN6500B is designed to connect storage devices, servers, and SAN infrastructure in enterprise data centers. It enables high-speed, low-latency data transfer for mission-critical applications and supports large-scale storage consolidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE StoreFabric SN6500B features 96 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports, providing exceptional port density and scalability for large enterprise SAN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the SN6500B suitable for enterprise storage networks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003emanaged rack-mountable switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for enterprise storage networks. Its 96-port configuration, advanced fabric intelligence, and reliability features make it ideal for organizations requiring high-performance SAN connectivity and network consolidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat management capabilities does this Fibre Channel switch offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SN6500B includes comprehensive management tools for fabric monitoring, performance optimization, and simplified administration, enabling IT teams to efficiently manage large-scale storage networks with reduced operational overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41647340519499,"sku":"C8R43AR#AB5","price":138639.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-96-port-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}