HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ is a high-performance managed Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, scalable storage networking. With 96 ports of connectivity, this rack-mountable switch delivers exceptional throughput and advanced fabric management capabilities for mission-critical SAN environments. Built on HPE's proven StoreFabric architecture, the SN6500B Power Pack+ combines performance, reliability, and operational efficiency to support demanding virtualization and cloud infrastructure deployments.
Key Features
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96-Port Fibre Channel Connectivity — Maximum port density for high-scale storage area networks
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Managed Switch Architecture — Advanced fabric management and monitoring capabilities
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Rack-Mountable Design — Space-efficient deployment in standard data center racks
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Power Pack+ Technology — Enhanced power efficiency and thermal management
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant components and failover support for continuous operation
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HPE Complete Certification — Full compatibility with HPE infrastructure and support ecosystem
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SAN Fabric Optimization — Advanced switching fabric for low-latency, high-bandwidth performance
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) |
| Product Line |
StoreFabric SN6500B |
| Model Variant |
Power Pack+ |
| Part Number |
C8R42AR#ABU |
| Switch Type |
Managed Fibre Channel Switch |
| Port Count |
96 Ports |
| Form Factor |
Rack-Mountable |
| Network Type |
Storage Area Network (SAN) |
| Management |
Full-Featured Fabric Management |
| Certification |
HPE Complete |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B used for?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ is a Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage networking. It provides high-port-density connectivity for storage area networks, enabling reliable communication between servers and storage arrays in data center environments.
How many ports does the SN6500B Power Pack+ have?
This managed Fibre Channel switch features 96 ports, offering exceptional port density for large-scale SAN deployments and supporting multiple storage and server connections simultaneously.
Is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B suitable for virtualized environments?
Yes, the SN6500B Power Pack+ is ideal for virtualized data centers. Its advanced fabric management, low-latency switching, and high throughput support demanding virtualization workloads and cloud infrastructure requirements.
What does HPE Complete certification mean?
HPE Complete certification ensures the StoreFabric SN6500B meets HPE's rigorous compatibility and quality standards, providing full integration with HPE infrastructure, comprehensive support, and validated performance in HPE environments.
