Detailed Specifications
HPE Q9D36A StoreFabric SN6610C Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE Q9D36A is a 1-rack-unit Fibre Channel switch offering 24 active ports with support for 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel link speed on each port, and backward compatibility to 16 Gb/s (and 8 Gb/s) Fibre Channel fabrics. It is designed for server-to-storage area network (SAN) connectivity in enterprise data-centres, particularly in virtualised and all-flash array environments where high throughput and low latency are critical. The unit provides full-line-rate forwarding, VSAN and zoning capabilities, and hot-swappable redundancy in power supplies and fans, making it suitable for SAN edge, departmental or enterprise deployments. It integrates into fabric management ecosystems and supports expansion from fewer ports up to full port density, enabling investment protection and growth scalability.
Key Features
24 Fibre Channel ports each supporting up to 32 Gb/s link speed
Backwards compatibility with 16 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel devices
1U rack-mount chassis with redundant hot-swappable fans and dual power supplies
VSAN, zoning, slow-drain detection and REST/NX-API programmability
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | Q9D36A |
| Product Type | StoreFabric SN6610C Fibre Channel Switch |
| Port Count | 24 |
| Maximum Link Speed per Port | Up to 32 Gb/s |
| Compatible Link Speeds | 32 Gb/s, 16 Gb/s, 8 Gb/s |
| Fabric Support | VSAN, Zoning, Network services for SAN |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1,024 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.72″ × 17.3″ × 20.11″ (≈ 43.7 mm × 440 mm × 511 mm) |
| Weight | ~21.65 lb (≈ 9.82 kg) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Redundancy Features | Dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans |
| Compatible Media | Fibre Channel SFP+/SFP28 optics |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP v1/v3, REST API |
