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HP 720966-001 StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports 16Gb/s (48 x Ports Active) 2U Rack-Mountable Managed Po...
- 96 total ports
- 48 ports active by default (license upgradeable)
- 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- 2U Rack-Mountable form factor
- Managed switch with advanced features
- StoreFabric SN6500B series
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments
- High performance and scalability
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Product Overview
The HP 720966-001 StoreFabric SN6500B is a 2U rack-mountable managed Fibre Channel switch. It features 96 total ports, with 48 ports active by default, supporting 16Gb/s speeds.
Technical Information
| Product Series | StoreFabric SN6500B |
| Total Ports | 96 |
| Active Ports | 48 (license upgradeable) |
| Port Speed | 16Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mountable |
| Management | Managed |
| Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Product Description
The HP 720966-001 is a component of the HP StoreFabric SN6500B series, a high-performance, scalable, and managed Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. This particular model offers a substantial port density, with a total of 96 ports, providing ample connectivity for large-scale storage deployments. Initially, 48 of these ports are active, with the capability to activate the remaining ports through licensing, allowing for flexible scaling as storage needs grow. Operating at 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, the SN6500B ensures high throughput and low latency, which are critical for demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. The 2U rack-mountable form factor allows it to be easily integrated into standard server racks, optimizing space utilization within data centers. As a managed switch, it provides administrators with comprehensive control over network traffic, security policies, and performance monitoring. The StoreFabric SN6500B is engineered to deliver reliability, efficiency, and advanced features necessary for modern SAN infrastructure. It supports various fabric services, zoning capabilities, and diagnostic tools to ensure optimal performance and simplified management of the storage network. This switch is a key component for organizations looking to build or expand robust and high-performing storage solutions.
