Detailed Specifications
HPE QW940A SN8000B 8 Gb 32-Port Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Overview
The HPE QW940A is an 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN switch module designed for HPE blade server environments. It provides 32 Fibre Channel ports to aggregate storage traffic within blade enclosures, enabling SAN consolidation and high-performance connectivity. The switch supports zoning, access control, and low-latency frame forwarding, making it suitable for mission-critical storage deployments. It fits into HPE blade chassis and integrates with SAN management tools for fabric monitoring and configuration.
Key Features
32 active 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Low latency switching for SAN performance
Zoning and access-control supported for fabric segmentation
Redundant power/cooling support for high reliability
Web GUI and CLI management with SNMP support
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | QW940A |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch (blade) |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8 Gb/s per port |
| Number of Ports | 32 |
| Management Interfaces | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3 |
| Redundancy | Dual power and cooling modules |
| Port Connector Type | Fibre (SFP-style) |
| Frame Support | Up to standard FC-frame sizes |
| Latency | Low (optimized for storage) |
| Enclosure Compatibility | HPE blade server chassis |
| Operating Temperature | Standard data-center range |
| Form Factor | 1U blade-switch module |
