{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers requiring scalable, high-density SAN networking. This \u003cstrong\u003e96-port Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers flexible port configurations—supporting 96-port or 48-port operation—making it ideal for organizations building resilient storage area networks with demanding bandwidth and connectivity requirements. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure or expanding your SAN fabric, the SN6500B provides the performance and density needed for mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96-port or 48-port flexible configuration for scalable SAN deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density port architecture reduces footprint and operational costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and redundancy for mission-critical storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced fabric services for optimized SAN performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless integration with existing HPE storage ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for mixed-speed environments with backward compatibility\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 SN6500B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC8R43AR#ABU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96-port or 48-port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16Gb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density storage area 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 16Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is used to connect storage devices, servers, and SAN infrastructure in enterprise data centers. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical storage operations, enabling rapid data transfer and reliable storage fabric management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the HPE SN6500B support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE StoreFabric SN6500B supports flexible configurations with either 96 ports or 48 ports, allowing organizations to choose the density that best matches their SAN networking requirements and growth plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the SN6500B suitable for high-density SAN environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eSN6500B Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed for high-density SAN environments. Its 96-port capability and 16Gb performance make it ideal for large-scale storage consolidation and enterprise data center deployments requiring maximum connectivity in minimal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of choosing HPE StoreFabric for SAN networking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHPE StoreFabric switches deliver enterprise-grade reliability, advanced fabric services, seamless integration with HPE storage solutions, and proven performance in mission-critical environments. The SN6500B specifically offers scalability, high density, and flexible port configurations for evolving storage needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41647340585035,"sku":"C8R43AR#ABU","price":138748.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}