Detailed Specifications
HPE QK753B SN6000B 16Gb 48-Port/24-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE QK753B SN6000B is a mid-range enterprise Fibre Channel switch designed for SAN edge and core fabric deployments, supporting 16 Gb/s port speeds and up to 48 physical ports. It offers pay-as-you-grow scalability via 24- or 48-port configurations in a 1U rack form factor, enabling dense SAN deployments. It fits in data-center racks for storage network aggregation or core SAN applications and supports enterprise-grade features such as encryption, compression, and adaptive networking. Management interfaces support SAN diagnostics, zoning, and fabric monitoring to integrate with broader storage infrastructure.
Key Features
Up to 48 ports 16 Gb Fibre Channel in 1U chassis
Ports-on-Demand scalability in 12-port increments
Built-in features: ISL trunking, compression and AES-256 encryption
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling
Adaptive networking features for quality-of-service and traffic optimisation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | QK753B |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel switch, fixed 16 Gb ports |
| Processor Installed | Not publicly specified |
| Processor Supported (Max) | Not publicly specified |
| Memory Installed | Not publicly specified |
| Memory Slots | Not applicable |
| Maximum Memory Supported | Not applicable |
| Drive Bays | Not applicable |
| Storage Controller | Not applicable |
| Network Adapter | Up to 48 × 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports (24 active in base) |
| Form Factor (H × W × D in inches) | 1.70 × 17.20 × 17.40 in |
| Weight (lbs) | Approximately 20.2 lbs |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable internal AC units |
| Rack Units | 1U |
