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HPE Q0U86A SN8600B 32Gb 48p SFP+ Integrtd Blade
- Product Type: Blade Switch Module
- Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
- Model: SN8600B
- Speed: 32Gb Fibre Channel
- Port Count: 48 Ports
- Form Factor: Integrated Blade
- Application: Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity
- Technology: Fibre Channel
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Blade Switch Module
- Brand
- HPE
- Model
- SN8600B
- Speed
- 32Gb Fibre Channel
- Port Count
- 48
- Form Factor
- Integrated Blade
Product details
The HPE Q0U86A SN8600B is a 32Gb Fibre Channel switch module designed for blade server environments. It provides high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs), enabling efficient data access for multiple servers within a blade chassis.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Blade Switch Module |
| Brand | HPE |
| Model | SN8600B |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
| Port Count | 48 |
| Form Factor | Integrated Blade |
Description
The HPE Q0U86A, part of the SN8600B series, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch module specifically designed for integration into HPE blade system chassis. This module offers 48 ports, each capable of operating at a blazing 32Gbps Fibre Channel speed, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding storage area network (SAN) workloads. Its blade form factor ensures a compact and efficient deployment within the chassis, consolidating network connectivity and reducing the physical footprint. This integrated switch is crucial for environments that rely on high-speed, low-latency access to storage resources. By providing direct Fibre Channel connectivity, it enables servers within the blade enclosure to communicate efficiently with external storage arrays. The 32Gbps speed is essential for modern data centers supporting applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing, where rapid data transfer is paramount for application performance and user experience. The HPE Q0U86A SN8600B is engineered for reliability and manageability, offering features expected from enterprise-grade SAN infrastructure. It simplifies SAN deployment by eliminating the need for separate rack-mounted switches for blade servers, streamlining cabling and management. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure within a blade server environment.
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