{"product_id":"hpe-sn3600b-16gb-fibre-channel-switch-prev-89514","title":"HPE SN3600B 16Gb 24\/8 8-port Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SN3600B 16Gb 24\/8 8-port Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SN3600B 16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers demanding high-performance storage networking with low-latency connectivity. This Gen 5 switch delivers \u003cstrong\u003e16 Gbit\/s data transfer rates\u003c\/strong\u003e across 8 Fibre Channel ports, making it ideal for organizations scaling SAN environments without compromising speed or reliability. With 24 SFP+ expansion slots, the SN3600B supports dense, cost-effective infrastructure deployments while maintaining compact form factor advantages. Perfect for enterprises requiring reliable server-to-storage communication in mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Gbit\/s Fibre Channel performance for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 native Fibre Channel ports with 24 SFP+ expansion slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Wave SFP+ interfaces optimized for cost-effective dense deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen 5 architecture ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and low-latency connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable SAN design supporting growing storage networking requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor ideal for space-constrained data center environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSN3600B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR4G55AR#AC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Gbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative FC Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+ Expansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Wave SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen 5 Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Use Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN Storage Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the HPE SN3600B 16Gb switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE SN3600B is a \u003cstrong\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity between servers and storage systems, supporting mission-critical data center operations requiring reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Fibre Channel ports does the SN3600B have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SN3600B features 8 native Fibre Channel ports with 24 SFP+ expansion slots, allowing flexible scaling of your SAN infrastructure to meet growing storage networking demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Short Wave SFP+ interface beneficial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort Wave SFP+ interfaces enable \u003cstrong\u003ecost-effective dense Fibre Channel deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e by supporting shorter cable runs while maintaining full 16 Gbit\/s performance, reducing infrastructure expenses in enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE SN3600B suitable for enterprise data centers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SN3600B's Gen 5 architecture, compact design, and scalable SAN capabilities make it ideal for enterprise deployments requiring reliable, high-performance storage networking with low-latency connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735676264523,"sku":"R4G55AR#AC3","price":11214.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-sn3600b-16gb-fibre-channel-switch-prev-89514","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}