SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port/24-Port Active FC Switch

The HPE QW938SB SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port/24-Port Active Fibre Channel (FC) Switch is a high-performance storage networking solution built for enterprises that demand robust, low-latency, and scalable SAN infrastructures. Designed to handle mission-critical workloads, this switch provides seamless Fibre Channel connectivity, ensuring smooth communication between servers and storage arrays in modern data centers.With 24 active ports supporting 16Gb FC speeds, the SN3000B is an excellent choice for businesses needing efficient and flexible SAN deployments. Its enterprise-grade architecture enhances availability, improves resource utilization, and reduces downtime. Whether you’re running business-critical databases, virtualization platforms, or large-scale storage applications, this switch delivers the performance and reliability required for continuous operations.

Features

The HPE SN3000B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch offers high-speed, secure, and highly available SAN connectivity tailored for demanding IT environments. It features 24 ports operating at 2, 4, 8, or 16Gbps, allowing seamless scalability and compatibility with legacy and next-gen storage infrastructure. With a non-blocking architecture and 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, it delivers consistent low-latency performance for intensive data workloads.Engineered for flexibility, the switch supports advanced features such as adaptive networking, Quality of Service (QoS), and traffic prioritization, helping enterprises manage mission-critical traffic effectively. Simplified management through HPE SANnav and Brocade Fabric OS enables administrators to provision, monitor, and scale SAN deployments with ease. Compact, energy-efficient, and highly reliable, the SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch is an indispensable component for organizations aiming to strengthen their data center performance and resilience.

Advanced Options

The HPE QW938SB SN3000B Fibre Channel Switch is built to deliver enterprise-class performance and resiliency in storage networking environments. Its redundant architecture with hot-swappable power supplies and fans ensures high availability and minimizes downtime. The switch offers consistent performance with low latency across all ports, guaranteeing smooth data transfer between mission-critical servers and storage systems.