HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96-Port/96-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch Managed 96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+

The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch designed for mission-critical storage area networks (SANs). With 96 ports all active at 16 Gbps, this managed switch delivers exceptional throughput and low latency for demanding virtualized and cloud environments.

Advantages

Maximize your SAN performance with 1536 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and sub-700 ns latency. The SN6500B supports advanced Fabric Vision Technology for proactive monitoring and diagnostics, ensuring high availability and simplified management. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fans provide fault tolerance.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-density Fibre Channel connectivity
• Virtualized server environments with high I/O demands
• Storage consolidation and disaster recovery solutions

Key specifications

• Switch Type: Fibre Channel Switch
• Port Speed: 16 Gbps
• Total Ports: 96 (all active)
• Port Interface: SFP+
• Management: Managed
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, 2U
• Aggregate Bandwidth: 1536 Gbps (full-duplex)
• Latency: < 700 ns (port-to-port, cut-through)
• Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable, redundant
• Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fans
• Supported Transceivers: 16Gb FC SFP+
• Fabric OS: Brocade Fabric OS
• Advanced Features: Fabric Vision Technology, ISL Trunking, QoS, Adaptive Networking
• Max Frame Size: 2112 bytes
• Typical Power Consumption: 300 W

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with HPE 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers and use Brocade Fabric OS for advanced management. Ideal for building high-speed, resilient SAN fabrics.