HPE SN3700B 64Gb Fibre Channel Switch B-series
The HPE SN3700B Fibre Channel Switch is engineered for organizations requiring high-performance SAN connectivity across small to medium-sized workgroups and large enterprise environments. This 64Gb Fibre Channel switch delivers exceptional scalability and density, making it an ideal building block for growing storage infrastructure. With support for both 64Gb and 32Gb optics via Short Wave SFP28 transceivers, the SN3700B provides flexible deployment options while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
Key Features
- 24 ports of 64Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 capability
- High-density architecture designed for scalable SAN environments
- Port-on-Demand upgrade kits for flexible capacity expansion
- Support for both 64Gb and 32Gb optical configurations
- B-series design optimized for storage workload performance
- Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical SAN deployments
- Seamless integration with existing Fibre Channel infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE |
| Part Number |
S5A94A |
| Product Model |
SN3700B |
| Port Configuration |
24 x 64Gb + 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel ports |
| Transceiver Type |
Short Wave SFP28 |
| Series |
B-series |
| Application |
SAN Storage Networking |
| Deployment Scale |
Workgroup to Enterprise |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE SN3700B used for?
The HPE SN3700B is a Fibre Channel switch designed to connect storage arrays, servers, and SAN infrastructure. It supports both 64Gb and 32Gb connections, making it suitable for high-performance storage environments requiring low-latency data access and reliable SAN connectivity.
Can the SN3700B support mixed 64Gb and 32Gb connections?
Yes, the SN3700B Fibre Channel switch supports flexible port configurations with 24 ports capable of 64Gb connectivity and 8 ports supporting 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 optics, allowing heterogeneous SAN deployments.
What are Port-on-Demand upgrade kits?
Port-on-Demand kits enable organizations to activate additional Fibre Channel switch ports as capacity needs grow, providing cost-effective scalability without requiring hardware replacement.
Is the SN3700B suitable for enterprise environments?
Absolutely. The HPE SN3700B 64Gb switch is engineered for enterprise-scale SAN deployments, offering high density, reliability, and performance for mission-critical storage infrastructure in large organizations.
