Detailed Specifications
HPE QR481B SN6000B 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE QR481B is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch designed to meet the demands of hyper-scale, private cloud, and highly virtualized storage environments. As a core component of a Storage Area Network (SAN), it provides reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity between servers and storage arrays, solving the critical need for scalable and low-latency data access in the modern data center. The SN6000B platform is engineered for maximum flexibility and investment protection. This switch delivers market-leading 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance, which is essential for eliminating I/O bottlenecks that can impact application performance, especially for flash-based storage systems. It features 48 active ports in a dense 1U chassis, allowing for significant SAN consolidation. The included Power Pack+ software bundle provides a suite of advanced fabric services, including trunking and performance monitoring, which enable administrators to proactively manage and optimize network health and data flow. Designed for top-of-rack or end-of-row deployment, the QR481B fits seamlessly into standard server racks. Its back-to-front airflow and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies ensure high availability and operational consistency within enterprise data centers. Management is streamlined through integration with tools like HPE SAN Network Advisor, providing a centralized console for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the entire SAN fabric, which simplifies complex administrative tasks.
