What are the port configurations on the HP SN6000?

The switch has 20 FC device ports enabled (base 8, max 24 total including 4 dedicated stacking ports at 10/20 Gbps ISL). Supports 8/4/2 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds with no Ethernet. Upgrade via 4-port licenses for flexibility in enterprise SAN scaling.

What power options are available?

Single power supply (AW575B, 15 lb / 6.8 kg) or dual hot-swappable (AW576B, 18 lb / 8.16 kg). Both support 1U rack-mount with front-to-back airflow, ensuring redundancy and efficient cooling for high-availability data centers.

What is the performance latency and bandwidth?

Fabric latency is <0.2 µsec with cut-through routing and non-blocking core. Handles 2148-byte frames (2112 payload), classes 2, 3, F. Aggregate bandwidth supports stacking up to 120 ports per unit or 500+ in multi-stack topologies.

How is the switch managed?

SAN Connection Manager software included provides single-screen topology views for managing switches, HBAs, and storage provisioning. Compatible with HP Virtual Connect and VCEM for virtualized environments, simplifying converged infrastructure deployment.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

1U form factor: 17 in (43.2 cm) width, 1.7 in (4.32 cm) height, 18.75 in (47.6 cm) depth. Weights: 15 lb (6.8 kg) single power, 18 lb (8.16 kg) dual. RoHS compliant with front-to-back airflow for standard rack integration.

Is it suitable for stacking multiple units?

Yes, 4 high-speed 10/20 Gbps stacking ports enable up to 6 switches for 120 usable device ports per stack (single manageable unit), or >500 ports in multi-stack. Supports ring, mesh, cascade topologies with Transparent Router for heterogeneous fabrics.

SN6000 - HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 24-port Single/Dual Power Fibre Channel Switch Switch

Name: SN6000 - HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 24-port Single/Dual Power Fibre Channel Switch Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: SN6000
Price: 3705 USD
Availability: InStock

SN6000 - HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 24-port Single/Dual Power Fibre Channel Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch (SKU: SN6000) delivers scalable, high-performance connectivity for enterprise SAN environments. It features 20 enabled FC device ports (expandable to 24 total with 4 stacking ports at 10/20 Gbps ISL), supporting 8/4/2 Gbps speeds with no Ethernet interfaces. The non-blocking switch core ensures <0.2 µsec fabric latency via cut-through routing, handling maximum frame sizes of 2148 bytes and classes 2, 3, F. Available in single (AW575B) or dual hot-swappable power supplies (AW576B), it mounts in 1U racks with front-to-back airflow. Dimensions are 17 x 1.7 x 18.75 inches; weights 15 lb single/18 lb dual. Includes SAN Connection Manager software for simplified provisioning. RoHS compliant, ideal for stacking up to 120 ports per unit or 500+ in multi-stack topologies, enabling cost-effective SAN growth without disruption.

20 FC ports + 4 x 10/20 Gbps stacking for 120-port stacks
8/4/2 Gbps speeds, <0.2 µsec latency, non-blocking core
1U rack-mount, single/dual hot-swap power supplies
SAN Connection Manager for single-screen provisioning
Front-to-back airflow, RoHS compliant design
2148-byte frames, Class 2/3/F service support

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Featuring

Maximum frame size
Manufacturer part #	SN6000
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 24-port Single/Dual Power Fibre Channel Switch
Switch core	Non-blocking
Product Line	SN6000 Stackable
Product Type	Stackable Fibre Channel Switch
Ethernet Speed	No Ethernet; Fibre Channel 8/4/2 Gbps speeds
Fabric latency	<0.2 µsec, cut-through routing
Classes of service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Compatible systems

Interoperable with HP H-series, B-series, C-series Fibre Channel fabrics; specific OS not detailed

HP H-series
Model: H-series switches
Interoperates with other H-series switches per SAN Design Guide

Best for

Enterprise SAN
Scales to 120 ports per stack with 4 dedicated 10/20 Gbps ISL ports, supporting 8/4/2 Gbps FC speeds for growing storage networks.
Data Center Storage
Non-blocking architecture with <0.2 µsec latency ensures reliable performance across 20 enabled device ports (max 24 total).
Virtual Server Deployment
SAN Connection Manager software simplifies management and provisioning, compatible with HP Virtual Connect for converged infrastructure.
High Availability SAN
Dual hot-swappable power supplies and front-to-back airflow support mission-critical environments with RoHS compliance.

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Network Interfaces	20 FC device ports enabled (max 24); 4 dedicated 10/20 Gbps stacking (ISL) ports

Management Software	SAN Connection Manager software included

Compliance Certifications	RoHS compliant

Power Supplies	Single power supply (AW575B) or dual hot-swappable power supplies (AW576B)

Physical Characteristics

Weight	Dual Power Supply: 18 lb (8.16 kg); Single Power Supply: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Dimensions	Width: 17 in (43.2 cm); Height: 1.7 in (4.32 cm); Depth: 18.75 in (47.6 cm)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack mount

HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 24-port Single/Dual Power Fibre Channel Switch Switch