{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-power-pack-plus-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003emanaged Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, scalable storage networking. With \u003cstrong\u003e96 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e of connectivity, this \u003cstrong\u003erack-mountable switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and advanced fabric management capabilities for mission-critical SAN environments. Built on HPE's proven StoreFabric architecture, the SN6500B Power Pack+ combines performance, reliability, and operational efficiency to support demanding virtualization and cloud infrastructure deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96-Port Fibre Channel Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum port density for high-scale storage area networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaged Switch Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Advanced fabric management and monitoring capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack-Mountable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Space-efficient deployment in standard data center racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Pack+ Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enhanced power efficiency and thermal management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Redundant components and failover support for continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHPE Complete Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full compatibility with HPE infrastructure and support ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAN Fabric Optimization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Advanced switching fabric for low-latency, high-bandwidth performance\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 Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStoreFabric SN6500B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Pack+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC8R42AR#ABU\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\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 Ports\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\u003eNetwork Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Area Network (SAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Featured Fabric Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE Complete\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 the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage networking. It provides high-port-density connectivity for storage area networks, enabling reliable communication between servers and storage arrays in data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many ports does the SN6500B Power Pack+ have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis managed Fibre Channel switch features \u003cstrong\u003e96 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering exceptional port density for large-scale SAN deployments and supporting multiple storage and server connections simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B suitable for virtualized environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eSN6500B Power Pack+\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for virtualized data centers. Its advanced fabric management, low-latency switching, and high throughput support demanding virtualization workloads and cloud infrastructure requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does HPE Complete certification mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHPE Complete certification ensures the \u003cstrong\u003eStoreFabric SN6500B\u003c\/strong\u003e meets HPE's rigorous compatibility and quality standards, providing full integration with HPE infrastructure, comprehensive support, and validated performance in HPE environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41647340421195,"sku":"C8R42AR#ABU","price":145505.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-power-pack-plus-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}