{"product_id":"hpe-sn3700b-64gb-fibre-channel-switch","title":"HPE SN3700B 64Gb Fibre Channel Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE SN3700B 64Gb Fibre Channel Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE SN3700B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density 64 Gb Fibre Channel switch engineered for organizations requiring enterprise-grade storage networking in small to midsize SAN environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e64Gb short-wave SFP56 switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional performance for demanding workloads, data center consolidation, and mission-critical applications. With 24 ports featuring 8 active 64 Gb ports and Port-on-Demand upgrade capabilities, the SN3700B provides up to 1.536 Tbps aggregate switch bandwidth—ideal for IT teams managing high-throughput storage infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and consolidated data center operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-port configuration with 8 active 64 Gb short-wave SFP56 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort-on-Demand upgrades scale to 24 full device ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.536 Tbps aggregate switch bandwidth for high-performance SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Fabric Vision management for real-time network visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISL Trunking support for inter-switch link redundancy and load balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Fabric capability for large-scale storage network deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact B-series design optimized for space-constrained data centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes accessory kit and power cords for immediate deployment\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS5A95A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSN3700B B-series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 ports (8 active 64 Gb SFP56)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-wave SFP56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggregate Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.536 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgrade Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort-on-Demand to 24 device ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Vision, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory kit, power cords\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to midsize SAN environments, data center consolidation\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 a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 64Gb Fibre Channel switch like the HPE SN3700B is used to connect storage arrays, servers, and SAN infrastructure in data centers. It enables high-speed, low-latency data transfers for virtualization, backup, and mission-critical applications requiring reliable storage networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the HPE SN3700B be upgraded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SN3700B features Port-on-Demand technology, allowing you to upgrade from 8 active ports to 24 full device ports without replacing hardware. This provides cost-effective scalability as your storage infrastructure grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is ISL Trunking on the SN3700B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISL (Inter-Switch Link) Trunking on the HPE SN3700B enables multiple inter-switch links to be bundled together, providing redundancy, load balancing, and increased bandwidth between switches in your Fibre Channel fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE SN3700B suitable for small data centers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SN3700B is specifically designed for small to midsize SAN environments. Its compact B-series form factor, high port density, and 1.536 Tbps bandwidth make it ideal for organizations consolidating storage infrastructure without requiring enterprise-scale switch deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739792285771,"sku":"S5A95A","price":24969.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-sn3700b-64gb-fibre-channel-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}