HP 684429-001 SN3000B 24/24 24 x SFP+ Active Ports 16Gb/s 1U FC Switch

Product Description

The HP 684429-001, part of the HP SN3000B series, is a high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC) switch designed to provide robust and scalable connectivity for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch features 24 active SFP+ ports, each capable of operating at 16 Gb/s, delivering high-speed access to storage resources for servers and other SAN-attached devices. The 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it suitable for deployment in dense data center environments. With 24 fully active ports, the SN3000B offers ample connectivity for demanding storage environments, supporting configurations where all ports are utilized for server or storage device connections. The 16Gb Fibre Channel technology ensures low latency and high throughput, which are critical for performance-sensitive applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. This switch is designed to enhance storage performance, reliability, and scalability within the SAN infrastructure. The HP SN3000B switch provides advanced features for SAN management, including fabric management, zoning capabilities, and security features to ensure data integrity and access control. It is managed through a user-friendly web-based graphical interface (GUI) and a command-line interface (CLI), offering flexibility for network administrators. This switch is an essential component for organizations looking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure with reliable, high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity.