HP SN6500B-48AP SN6500B 96 x (48 Active) 16Gb/s SFP+ 2U FC Switch

Product Description

The HP SN6500B-48AP is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch built for demanding enterprise storage environments. Housed in a 2U rackmount chassis, this switch provides a substantial number of ports to connect servers and storage arrays within a Storage Area Network (SAN). The '48AP' designation indicates that 48 of its ports are active and capable of operating at 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, utilizing SFP+ transceivers for flexible connectivity. These ports are designed to deliver high throughput and low latency, essential for mission-critical storage applications. With a total port count of 96, the SN6500B offers significant port density, allowing for large-scale SAN deployments or the ability to grow the fabric over time. The switch boasts a high fabric capacity, typically up to 1.2 Terabits per second (Tbps), ensuring that data can flow efficiently between connected devices without becoming a bottleneck. Its architecture is optimized for minimal latency, often measured in microseconds, which is critical for applications sensitive to storage response times, such as databases and virtualized environments. Management of the SN6500B-48AP is comprehensive, offering multiple interfaces including a command-line interface (CLI) for advanced scripting and automation, and web-based tools for easier configuration and monitoring. Features like HP's Fabric Vision technology may also be included, providing advanced diagnostics, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities to ensure the health and performance of the SAN. This switch is a robust solution for organizations requiring a scalable, reliable, and high-performance storage network infrastructure.