HPE 720966-001

SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+Fibre Channel SAN Switch

The HPE 720966-001 SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch delivers scalable, high-performance connectivity for modern data centers, enterprise applications, and mission-critical workloads. With support for up to 96 ports (48 active, scalable via PPK+ licensing), it provides the flexibility to grow as business demands increase. Designed to simplify storage networking, it enables low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity between servers and storage arrays, ensuring smooth and reliable operations in SAN environments.This switch is ideal for organizations requiring resilient, high-speed storage networking to handle the increasing demands of virtualization, cloud architectures, and big data workloads. Its 16Gb Fibre Channel technology ensures consistent performance, making it a trusted choice for enterprise IT teams focused on scalability and data availability.

Features

The SN6500B 720966-001 SAN Switch combines enterprise-class performance with advanced fabric services to provide a robust and secure foundation for SAN infrastructures. By leveraging 16Gbps Fibre Channel, it delivers the throughput needed for data-intensive workloads such as backup, replication, analytics, and disaster recovery.Supporting up to 96 ports with 48 base ports enabled, this switch scales seamlessly through PPK+ licensing, allowing IT managers to pay as they grow. Built-in diagnostics, advanced zoning, and non-disruptive upgrades enhance network reliability and simplify management. The switch integrates seamlessly into existing Fibre Channel fabrics, providing investment protection while enabling forward-looking scalability.With high availability, energy efficiency, and simplified deployment, the

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Engineered for mission-critical enterprise SAN environments, the HPE SN6500B 16Gb Switch offers unmatched reliability, availability, and scalability. With redundant hardware, hot-swappable components, and intelligent diagnostics, it minimizes downtime and ensures business continuity.Its advanced Fibre Channel technology supports demanding workloads with high throughput, consistent performance, and low latency, making it suitable for virtualization, backup, and data replication. The scalable port design allows enterprises to start with 48 active ports and expand up to 96 through PPK+ licensing, ensuring seamless growth without infrastructure disruption.