Detailed Specifications
HPE R3B06-63001 SN2100M 100 GbE Switch
Overview
The HPE R3B06-63001 is a half-width, 1U data-centre switch in the SN2100M family, optimized for high-throughput and low-latency environments. It delivers up to eight 100 Gb QSFP28 ports (with breakout support), making it ideal for dense fabric designs, leaf-spine architectures, or top-of-rack deployments. With NVIDIA Spectrum ASIC technology, it supports advanced Layer-2 and Layer-3 features, including VXLAN, EVPN, and BGP. The switch uses a power-to-connector airflow design and supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans.
Key Features
8 × QSFP28 ports for 100 GbE or breakout to lower speeds
1.6 Tb/s non-blocking switching capacity
Ultra-low latency for time-sensitive workloads
Full L2/L3 support: VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, etc.
Redundant power and hot-swappable fans for high availability
ONIE bootloader for open NOS flexibility
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | R3B06-63001 |
| Product Type | Data Center / ToR Switch |
| Port Count | 8 × QSFP28 |
| Supported Speeds | 100G native, breakout capable |
| Switching Capacity | 1.6 Tb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | Very high (> billions of pps) |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, etc. |
| Redundancy | Hot-swap PSU and fans |
| Form Factor | Half-width, 1U |
| Operating Environment | Standard data center range |
