Detailed Specifications
HPE QR480A SN6000B 16 Gb 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE QR480A is a 1U Fibre Channel switch designed for SAN fabric deployments requiring high-density 16 Gbps connectivity with full active port licensing. It supports up to 48 active ports at 16 Gbps each and full fabric layer services, offering a scalable platform for storage networks in virtualised or high-throughput environments. The unit is intended for deployment at SAN edge or aggregation layers within data-centre racks, integrating into enterprise storage networks and managed alongside HPE StoreFabric/ B-Series infrastructure. It fits standard 19-inch racks, supports redundant hot-swappable power and cooling, and integrates with management tools to monitor zoning, ISL trunking and fabric performance.
Key Features
48 active Fibre Channel ports at 16 Gbps each.
Supports full fabric services including hardware zoning and frame filtering.
Scalable from 24 to 48-ports via license upgrade.
Hot-swappable redundant AC power supplies and system cooling.
1U rack-mount form-factor optimised for SAN edge deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | QR480A |
| Product Type | SN6000B 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch - 48-port active |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 16 Gbps per port |
| Port Count | 48 active ports |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 17.23 in × 17.45 in × 1.70 in (≈ 438 mm × 443 mm × 43 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 20.2 lbs (9.16 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical) | 110 W when fully populated (16 Gb optics) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -25 °C to 70 °C |
| Supported Port Speeds | 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 16 Gbps auto-sense |
| ISL Trunking | Up to 128 Gbps trunks using eight x16 Gbps ports |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2,112-byte payload |
| Redundancy | Dual, hot-swappable AC power supplies with integrated fans |
