Detailed Specifications
HPE Q0U61A SN6600B 32Gb 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE Q0U61A is an enterprise-class StoreFabric SN6600B Gen6 Fibre Channel switch, engineered for large-scale storage area networks (SANs) that demand high performance, low latency, and operational stability. It is specifically designed for data centers managing hyper-scale virtualization, extensive cloud infrastructures, and growing flash-based storage environments. This switch addresses the critical need for a reliable, high-bandwidth fabric to connect servers to shared storage arrays. At its core, the SN6600B provides 48 active 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports in a dense 1U form factor, delivering an aggregate bandwidth of 2 Tbps. It leverages cut-through switching to minimize port-to-port latency, which is essential for accelerating the performance of solid-state storage and meeting the I/O demands of critical applications. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle, which provides a comprehensive suite of tools for SAN management and monitoring. Deployment of this switch is intended for the core or edge of a SAN fabric, providing high-speed connectivity for NVMe over Fibre Channel traffic without requiring a disruptive rip-and-replace of the existing network. Management is streamlined through the HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor, which offers a centralized console for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the entire fabric. The switch's fault-tolerant and hot-swappable components ensure high availability for mission-critical operations.
