HPE QR481A Fibre Channel Switch SN6000b 16GB Active Power (48-Port, Refurbished)

Detailed Specifications

The HPE QR481A, also known as the SN6000B, is a high-port-density Fibre Channel switch engineered for the demanding storage area network (SAN) environments found in enterprise data centers and private cloud deployments. Its fundamental purpose is to provide a scalable and robust foundation for connecting servers and storage arrays, effectively eliminating I/O bottlenecks. This switch is specifically built to support organizations managing critical, high-transaction workloads and navigating significant data growth. At its core, this device utilizes 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel technology to deliver a total aggregate bandwidth of 1536 Gb/s within a space-efficient 1U chassis. This level of performance is essential for maximizing the capabilities of flash-based storage and highly virtualized server infrastructures, preventing the network from becoming a performance chokepoint. The switch includes sophisticated features such as Brocade Adaptive Networking, which actively monitors network conditions to optimize data traffic automatically, ensuring predictable and consistent application response times under heavy, dynamic workloads. Designed for flexible top-of-rack or middle-of-row placement, the QR481A integrates seamlessly into new or existing SAN fabrics. As a fully managed switch, it provides comprehensive administrative control through tools like HPE SAN Network Advisor and Brocade Advanced Web Tools. The pre-installed Power Pack+ software bundle offers advanced functionalities like Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Performance Monitoring, which simplifies initial deployment and lowers the total cost of ownership by including critical management tools without requiring separate licenses.