What are the port configurations on the HP SN6000 AW576A?

It features 24 FC ports: 20 device ports supporting 2/4/8 Gbps speeds via SFP+ and 4 high-speed stacking ISL ports at 10/20 Gbps. Stacking allows up to 120 usable device ports per stack of 2-6 switches.

What is the performance specification?

Provides 8 Gbps per port full duplex, 544 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth, and 0.2 microseconds latency with a non-blocking architecture. Supports adaptive trunking for optimal ISL performance.

Does it support high availability?

Yes, with dual hot-swappable power supplies (100-240V AC), non-disruptive code loads, and stacking redundancy. Also includes broadcast storm control and security protocols like 802.1x and SSL/TLS.

What management options are available?

Managed via SNMP, SSH/SSL, SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, and CLI. Integrates with HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager and supports FTP/TFTP protocols with MIB support.

What are the environmental specs?

Operates at 5-40°C and 10-90% humidity; stores at -20-70°C and 10-95%. 1U form factor: 214.1x665x595.1 mm, 11.8 kg weight, suitable for rack-mount data centers.

Which OS are supported?

Compatible with Windows Server 2008/2003, Windows Storage Server 2003, VMware 4.0, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, HP-UX, Citrix XenServer, Mac OS 10.4x-10.6x.

AW576A - HP AW576A SN6000 24-Port 8Gbps Dual PS Fibre Channel Switch

Name: HP AW576A SN6000 24-Port 8Gbps Dual PS Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: AW576A

AW576A - HP AW576A SN6000 24-Port 8Gbps Dual PS Fibre Channel Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch (SKU: AW576A) delivers enterprise-grade SAN connectivity with 24 FC ports: 20 device ports at 8/4/2 Gbps and 4 high-speed stacking ISL ports upgradeable to 20 Gbps. It provides 544 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth and 0.2 microseconds latency in a non-blocking architecture. Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure high availability with non-disruptive code loads. Stack up to 6 switches for 120 device ports or over 500 in multi-stack topologies. Management via SNMP, SSH/SSL, SAN Connection Manager, and QuickTools supports integration with HP Virtual Connect and VCEM. Compatible with Windows Server, VMware, Linux, HP-UX. 1U rack-mountable, weighs 11.8 kg, operates 5-40°C. Ideal for scalable, low-latency storage networks in data centers.

24 FC ports: 20 device + 4 stackable ISL at 8/10/20 Gbps
544 Gbit/s bandwidth, 0.2 µs latency, non-blocking core
Dual hot-swappable PS, non-disruptive code loads
Stack up to 6 switches for 120 ports per stack
Supports Windows, VMware, Linux, HP-UX OS
1U rack-mount, 11.8 kg, 5-40°C operation

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	AW576A
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	SN6000
Technology	8Gbps Fibre Channel; Stackable architecture
Full Duplex	Yes
MIB Support	Yes
Product Line	HP SN6000 Stackable
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
High Availability	Hot-swappable dual power supply/FAN model; non-disruptive code load; stacking support for redundancy
Network Protocols	FTP; TFTP

Compatible systems

AW576A compatible with HP ProLiant B/C-series servers, CloudSystem Matrix, and multiple enterprise operating systems via SAN Connection Manager

HP ProLiant
Model: B-series, C-series
Form factor: Blade, Rack
Generation: Legacy
Transparent Router offers non-disruptive access to servers and storage on HP B-series and C-series SANs
HP CloudSystem Matrix
Model: CloudSystem Matrix
Form factor: Converged Infrastructure
Generation: Legacy
Compatible with HP Converged Infrastructure deployments

Best for

Enterprise SAN
Scales to 120 ports per stack with 544 Gbit/s bandwidth and 0.2 µs latency for high-performance storage networking.
Data Center Expansion
Stackable design supports up to 500+ ports in multi-stack topologies using 4 ISL ports at 10/20 Gbps.
High Availability Deployments
Dual hot-swappable power supplies and non-disruptive code loads ensure redundancy in mission-critical environments.
Virtualized Environments
Integrates with VMware 4.0, HP Virtual Connect, and supports Windows/Linux for seamless server-to-storage connectivity.

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Integration Support	HP Virtual Connect; HP VCEM; Transparent Router for non-disruptive SAN access

Management Software	SAN Connection Manager (SCM); Simple SAN Connection Manager; QuickTools; CLI interface

Expansion Capability	Stackable: 2-6 switches per stack; up to 120 usable device ports per stack; 500+ ports in multi-stack topologies; 30 switch fabric maximum

Management Protocols	SNMP; SSH/SSL support

Broadcast Storm Control	Yes

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Supported Operating Systems	Windows Server 2008; Windows Server 2003; Windows Storage Server 2003; VMware 4.0; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server; HP-UX; Citrix Xen Enterprise; Citrix XenServer; HP Enterprise; Mac OS 10.6x, 10.5x, 10.4x

Network & Communication

Latency	0.2 microseconds
Bandwidth	544 Gbit/s switching capacity
Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbit/s per port; maximum 544 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth
Supported FC Speeds	2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps
Transmission Distance (Maximum)	0.5 km

Voltage Input	100 - 240 V AC
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable power supply model; non-disruptive code load capability
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz

Weight	11.8 kg
Dimensions	214.1 mm (W) x 665 mm (D) x 595.1 mm (H)
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable

Storage Temperature	-20 - 70 °C
Operating Temperature	5 - 40 °C
Storage Relative Humidity	10 - 95%
Operating Relative Humidity	10 - 90%

Stacking Ports	4 high-speed ISL ports; 10 Gbps/20 Gbps upgradeable
Fibre Channel Ports	24 FC ports (20 device ports + 4 stacking ISL ports)
Fibre Optic Connector Type	FC (Fibre Channel)

HP AW576A SN6000 24-Port 8Gbps Dual PS Fibre Channel Switch

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