Description
The HPE SN6600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch (Q0U58C) is a next-generation, ultra-dense storage networking switch designed to address the performance and scalability demands of modern data centers. With NVMe-ready architecture, 32Gb and 128Gb FC performance, and an efficient 1U form factor, it delivers unmatched throughput and flexibility for flash-based storage, hyper-scale virtualization, and large cloud infrastructures.
This switch supports up to 64 ports using 48 SFP+ and 4 QSFP+ ports, providing an aggregate bandwidth of 2Tbps. Each QSFP port supports break-out capability for maximum scalability. With simplified deployment, deep analytics through HPE Power Pack+, and compatibility with existing 16Gb/32Gb transceivers, the SN6600B ensures forward-looking investment protection and operational ease.
Ideal for enterprises consolidating data centers or upgrading to flash storage, it offers in-flight AES-GCM-256 encryption, multitenancy support, and real-time diagnostics via SANnav and SAN Network Advisor.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Number | Q0U58C |
| Port Speeds Supported | 4, 8, 10, 16, 32Gb (SFP+); 128Gb (QSFP+) |
| Total Port Count | Scales from 24 to 64 ports (48 SFP+ + 4 QSFP+) |
| Transceiver Type | 32Gb Short Wave SFP+, 32Gb QSFP with breakout |
| Performance | Up to 2 Tbps aggregate switch bandwidth |
| Switching Throughput | Up to 566 million frames/sec; 100 million IOPS |
| Latency | 780 ns (with FEC) |
| Encryption Support | AES-GCM-256 in-flight encryption |
| Availability Features | Hot code load, hot-swappable fans & PSU, ports on demand |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Management | SANnav, HPE Power Pack+, SAN Network Advisor, Storage Essentials |
| PoD Upgrades | 12-port SFP+ PoD kits, 4-port QSFP PoD kits |
| Cloud & Virtualization Support | Supports multitenancy, link compression, cloud fabric scaling |
| Software Features | ISL Trunking, Fabric Vision, Extended Fabric, FICON CUP |
| Backward Compatibility | Compatible with 16Gb optics |
| BladeSystem Support | No |
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