HP R7R97A SN3600B 32Gb 24-Port 8x Port Active Fibre Channel FC Switch

SKU R7R97A

Brand HP

24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel ports
8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel ports (activation required)
High-performance SAN switch
Designed for high-density, high-performance environments
Advanced fabric services
Scalable architecture
Low latency

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor: Rack-mountable (1U)
Ports: 24 x 32Gb FC (base), 8 x 32Gb FC (optional activation)
Fabric Speed: 32 Gbps per port
Max Fabric Bandwidth: Up to 2.56 Tbps (full duplex)
Protocol: Fibre Channel

Product details

The HP R7R97A SN3600B is a 32Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for modern enterprise SANs. It offers 24 ports and 8 additional ports that can be activated, providing high-speed, reliable storage connectivity.

Technical Information

Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor	Rack-mountable (1U)
Ports	24 x 32Gb FC (base), 8 x 32Gb FC (optional activation)
Fabric Speed	32 Gbps per port

Additional Specifications

Max Fabric Bandwidth	Up to 2.56 Tbps (full duplex)
Protocol	Fibre Channel
Management	CLI, Web UI, SAN management software

Description

The HP R7R97A SN3600B is a high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel switch engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern enterprise storage area networks (SANs). This switch provides a robust platform for high-speed data access, offering 24 integrated 32Gb Fibre Channel ports. Additionally, it features 8 more 32Gb Fibre Channel ports that can be activated through licensing, allowing for flexible scaling and capacity expansion as storage needs grow. With a total fabric bandwidth of up to 2.56 Tbps (full duplex), the SN3600B ensures low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for mission-critical applications, virtualized environments, and flash storage arrays. The switch supports advanced fabric services, including dynamic path selection, fabric zoning, and extensive monitoring capabilities, to optimize performance and ensure data integrity within the SAN. The SN3600B is designed for ease of deployment and management within enterprise data centers. It offers multiple management options, including a command-line interface (CLI), a web-based user interface (UI), and integration with HP's SAN management software. Its compact 1U form factor allows for high port density in rack environments. This switch is a key component for organizations seeking to enhance their storage infrastructure with high-speed, reliable, and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished