Detailed Specifications
HPE QR481C SN6000B 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch, identified by part number QR481C, is an enterprise-class Storage Area Network (SAN) switch engineered for high-density and demanding data center environments. It is designed to provide robust, scalable, and low-latency 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, effectively solving the performance bottlenecks associated with all-flash arrays and virtualized workloads. This switch is targeted at organizations requiring a dedicated, high-performance fabric for their critical storage infrastructure. At its core, the SN6000B leverages Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology to deliver exceptional throughput for storage traffic. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle, which enables advanced capabilities such as Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking. This feature allows administrators to aggregate up to eight ISL ports into a single logical link with a total bandwidth of up to 128 Gb/s, significantly increasing inter-switch bandwidth, improving fabric resilience, and simplifying network design. With its compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, this switch is ideally suited for top-of-rack deployments, providing high-density connectivity directly to servers and storage arrays. Management is streamlined through a variety of tools, including a command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, and integration with HPE Smart SAN for 3PAR, which automates zoning and reduces the potential for human error during configuration. This simplifies deployment and ongoing administration within complex SAN fabrics.
