Detailed Specifications
HPE R3B06A SN2100M 100 GbE 16-Port Switch
Overview
The HPE R3B06A is a 100-Gigabit Ethernet switch in the SN2100M family, designed for high-density, low-latency data center fabrics. It supports 16 QSFP28 ports (100 GbE native) and delivers non-blocking throughput at 3.2 Tb/s. Built on NVIDIA Spectrum ASIC technology, it offers full Layer-2/Layer-3 capabilities, including VXLAN and EVPN, and supports hot-swappable power and fan modules for increased reliability.
Key Features
16 × QSFP28 ports supporting native 100 GbE
3.2 Tb/s switching capacity with full line-rate performance
Breakout support to 40G/25G/10G per port
Full L2/L3 support, including VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, and OSPF
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Compact 1U, half-width form factor for rack efficiency
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | R3B06A |
| Product Type | Managed Data-Center Switch |
| Port Count | 16 × QSFP28 |
| Supported Speeds | 100G (native), breakout to 10/25/40G |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | ~4.76 Bpps |
| ASIC | NVIDIA Spectrum |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Key Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, MLAG |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swap PSUs and fans |
| Form Factor | 1U, half-width |
| Airflow | Connector-to-Power (front-to-back) |
| Weight | ~10.2 lb |
| Operating Temperature | Standard data-center range |
