HPE QW938B

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

The HPE QW938B SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port/24-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch is a next-generation SAN networking solution designed for enterprise environments that demand high-performance, reliability, and scalability. Delivering 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity across 24 active ports, this switch is purpose-built to support data-intensive workloads, large-scale storage arrays, and mission-critical applications.Ideal for organizations implementing virtualization, cloud infrastructures, or disaster recovery strategies, the HPESN3000B simplifies SAN deployment and management while ensuring maximum availability. It empowers IT teams to connect servers and storage with low-latency, high-bandwidth Fibre Channel technology that can grow with evolving business needs.

Features

The HPE SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch (QW938B) provides enterprises with a powerful, compact, and energy-efficient foundation for storage networking. Its 24 ports operate at auto-sensing speeds of 2, 4, 8, or 16Gbps, ensuring backward compatibility while delivering the bandwidth needed for next-generation applications. With 384 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and a non-blocking architecture, the switch ensures data flows seamlessly across the SAN.Advanced features such as adaptive networking, QoS (Quality of Service), and role-based security enhance performance and control, while management integration with HPE SANnav and Brocade Fabric OS provides intuitive tools for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling SAN environments. Redundant, hot-swappable components further strengthen uptime and reliability, making this switch a trusted solution for mission-critical workloads and business continuity.

Advanced Options

TheHPEQW938B SN3000B FC Switch is engineered to provide maximum performance and resiliency in SAN environments. Its redundant architecture with hot-swappable components minimizes downtime, ensuring reliable operation for mission-critical applications. The switch supports both synchronous and asynchronous data replication, making it an essential tool for disaster recovery and data protection strategies.