HPE Q0U55B 

Fibre Channel Switch with Power Pack

The HPE Q0U55B SN6600B 32Gb Power Pack Ethernet Switch is a high-performance storage networking solution designed to deliver superior speed, reliability, and scalability for enterprise SAN environments. With 24 active Fibre Channel ports operating at up to 32Gbps, this switch is built to support demanding applications such as virtualization, disaster recovery, and data-intensive workloads.The included Power Pack+ license provides advanced monitoring, security, and automation features, ensuring seamless operation and reduced downtime in mission-critical IT infrastructures. Compact and rack-mountable, the SN6600B integrates seamlessly into HPE B-series SAN ecosystem, delivering maximum performance and investment protection for enterprises upgrading their data center networks.

Features

The HPE SN6600B 32Gb 24-Port Power Pack Switch (Q0U55B) is engineered to meet the evolving requirements of modern SAN architectures. Featuring auto-sensing ports supporting 8, 16, and 32Gb Fibre Channel speeds, it enables smooth transitions for organizations upgrading from legacy infrastructure. The Power Pack+ bundle enhances the base switch with additional software capabilities, including advanced diagnostics, encryption, and performance monitoring, making it an excellent choice for environments with strict uptime and compliance requirements.With an aggregate bandwidth of up to 768 Gbps, this switch ensures consistent throughput for large workloads, including storage consolidation, replication, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling modules enhance resilience, while efficient energy design reduces operating costs. Administrators benefit from simplified management through HPE SANnav and Brocade Fabric OS, enabling proactive optimization of SAN operations.

Advanced Options

The HPE Q0U55B SN6600B Power Pack Switch is purpose-built to deliver enterprise-class reliability and unmatched performance. Its modular design with hot-swappable components ensures minimal downtime, while redundant power supplies and cooling fans provide continuous operation even during failures. Built-in congestion management and traffic prioritization features optimize bandwidth usage across workloads, reducing latency and ensuring consistent data flow.