Detailed Specifications
HPE QW938SB SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE QW938SB is a 1U rack-mount Fibre Channel network switch designed for SAN environments where high-density 16 Gbps connectivity and reliability are required. It offers 24 SFP+ ports for Fibre Channel traffic, enabling block-level storage fabrics, SAN-to-SAN extensions or high-throughput interconnects among storage arrays, backup appliances and replication nodes. The module supports full duplex communications and fits into standard data-centre racks, engineered for use in enterprise storage networks, DR-site fabrics and large-scale backup clusters. It integrates into existing SAN management ecosystems, and leverages industry-standard management protocols including SNMP, SSH and system logging, enabling unified operations with Brocade- or HPE-based FC infrastructures. The form-factor and port density make it suitable for mid-tier to upper-tier data-centre racks where consolidation of FC switching ports is critical, yet simplicity of cabling and uniform management remain a priority.
Key Features
24 × 16 Gbps SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
1U rack-mount form factor for dense installation
Support for SNMP, SSH, syslog and remote management
Redundant power supply architecture supports high availability
Designed for enterprise SAN fabrics and block-storage traffic
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | QW938SB |
| Product Type | SN3000B 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 24 × SFP+ 16 Gbps |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 console, 1 × RJ-45 Ethernet management |
| Form Factor (H × W × D) | 1.7 in × 17.2 in × 17.4 in |
| Rack Units | 1 RU |
| Weight | Approx. 10.5 lbs |
| Redundancy | Redundant power-supply capable |
| Protocol Support | FC-AL, FC-F, ISL trunking (16 Gbps) |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, WEEE |
| Operating Temperature | Typical data-centre range 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Source of Power | AC power supply module |
| Airflow | Front to back rack-airflow design |
| Warranty | Standard HPE switch hardware warranty |
