Description
The HPE SN6010C 12-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q16A#ABA) delivers high-performance, scalable, and reliable connectivity for enterprise storage networks. Designed for mission-critical environments, this compact 1U switch supports up to 48 autosensing Fibre Channel ports with dedicated 16Gbps bandwidth per port and an aggregate platform bandwidth of 768Gbps.
It provides advanced storage networking features including virtual SANs (VSANs), port channels, QoS, hardware zoning, and non-disruptive software upgrades—all at no extra cost. Compatibility with SN8000C and SN8500C Multilayer Directors ensures seamless integration into existing SAN architectures.
Built for flexibility, the SN6010C supports "pay as you grow" scalability with on-demand port licensing and simplified management through an intuitive CLI or HPE's Data Center Network Manager software. Hot-swappable components and high availability features reduce downtime and ensure continuous data center operations.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | K2Q16A#ABA |
| Switch Model | HPE SN6010C C-Series Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Port Count | 12 base ports (scalable up to 48 ports with licenses) |
| Port Type | Autosensing Fibre Channel, supports 16/8/4 Gbps |
| Bandwidth per Port | 16 Gbps dedicated |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gbps platform total |
| Expansion Capability | Port activation via on-demand licensing |
| High Availability | Dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans, ISSU |
| Advanced Features | VSAN, Port Channels, QoS, SAN Security, NPIV, NPV, F-port Trunking |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, DCNM (Data Center Network Manager), SAN plug-and-play |
| Software Included | MDS 9000 NX-OS, DCNM software |
| Compatibility | SN8000C, SN8500C, MDS 9100, 9200 Series |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable |
| Cooling | Integrated fans (redundant, hot-swappable) |
| Ideal Use Cases | SAN core/edge, mission-critical enterprise data centers |
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