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HPE Q0U87A SN8600B 32Gb 16p SW SFP+ Extn Blade
- 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel ports
- Supports SFP+ transceivers
- Designed for HPE SN8600B SAN Director Switch
- Provides high-speed SAN connectivity for blade servers
- Enables fabric extension and increased port density
- Ideal for enterprise SAN environments requiring high performance and scalability
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Product Overview
The HPE Q0U87A SN8600B is a 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch Extension Blade designed for HPE BladeSystem environments. It provides 16 ports supporting SFP+ transceivers for high-speed SAN connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch Extension Blade |
| Ports | 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel (SFP+) |
| Brand | HPE |
Additional Specifications
| Model | SN8600B 32Gb 16p SW SFP+ Extn Blade |
| Compatibility | HPE BladeSystem SN8600B |
| Form Factor | Blade Module |
Product Description
The HPE Q0U87A, part of the SN8600B series, is a high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Switch Extension Blade designed to expand the capabilities of HPE BladeSystem environments. This blade module offers 16 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at speeds up to 32Gbps, utilizing SFP+ transceivers for flexible and high-speed connectivity. It is specifically engineered to integrate into the HPE SN8600B SAN Director Switch, allowing for increased port density and fabric extension within the blade chassis. This extension blade is crucial for enterprise storage area networks (SANs) that require robust, scalable, and high-throughput connectivity for blade servers. By providing 16 additional 32Gb FC ports, it enables more storage devices and servers to be connected to the SAN fabric, supporting demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. The 32Gbps speed ensures that storage I/O is not a bottleneck, even with the most intensive workloads. The Q0U87A facilitates the creation of large, resilient, and high-performance SANs within the HPE BladeSystem. Its design emphasizes ease of integration, management, and scalability, making it a key component for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure. The ability to extend the SAN fabric and add significant port count makes this blade a valuable asset for data centers aiming for maximum efficiency and performance in their storage networking.
