What port configuration does the HPE Q1H70B SN3600B provide?

The HPE Q1H70B features 24 x 32Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports with 8 active by default, expandable to full 24 ports via on-demand licensing. It supports 32Gb and 16Gb transceivers, delivering up to 768Gbps aggregate bandwidth for high-performance SAN fabrics.

What is the latency performance of this Fibre Channel switch?

Port-to-port latency measures 900 nanoseconds, enabling wire-speed forwarding without bottlenecks. This low-latency design suits latency-sensitive applications like virtualization and databases in enterprise data centers.

How is the HPE SN3600B managed in a SAN environment?

Managed via HPE Smart SAN web interface and CLI, providing zoning, diagnostics, and fabric monitoring. Access via Gigabit Ethernet management port supports centralized administration for multi-switch fabrics.

What power and form factor details apply to Q1H70B?

1U rack-mountable enclosure consumes up to 290W maximum with internal AC power supply (120/230V, 50/60Hz). Compact design optimizes rack space in dense data center deployments.

Is the Q1H70B suitable for scalable SAN growth?

Yes, starts with 8 active ports and scales to 24 via port-on-demand licensing without hardware changes. Supports Brocade interoperability for seamless fabric expansion in growing storage networks.

What transceivers are compatible with this switch?

Supports HPE-qualified 32Gb and 16Gb SFP+ short-wave transceivers, including bundled 8-port optics option. Ensures reliable multi-rate operation across FC speeds for flexible SAN designs.

Q1H70B - HPE Q1H70B SN3600B 32Gbps 24/8 Port FC Switch

Name: HPE Q1H70B SN3600B 32Gbps 24/8 Port FC Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q1H70B

Q1H70B - HPE Q1H70B SN3600B 32Gbps 24/8 Port FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Q1H70B StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch provides enterprise-grade connectivity for storage area networks in data centers. Featuring 24 SFP+ ports with 8 active out-of-box and on-demand activation to 24, it supports 32Gbps and 16Gbps transceivers for flexible high-speed fabric deployment. With 900ns port-to-port latency and aggregate bandwidth up to 768Gbps, it ensures non-blocking performance for demanding workloads. Managed through HPE Smart SAN interface, it offers robust scalability, security, and diagnostics. Ideal for consolidating SAN traffic, reducing latency in virtualization environments, and supporting NVMe-oF transitions. 1U rack-mountable design with 290W max power consumption fits dense deployments while maintaining reliability across AC 120/230V inputs.

32Gbps Fibre Channel port speed with 24-port capacity.
900ns low port-to-port latency for non-blocking fabrics.
8 active ports expandable to 24 on demand via licensing.
1U rack-mountable form factor with 290W max power draw.
HPE Smart SAN management for simplified fabric administration.
Supports 32Gb/16Gb SFP+ transceivers for flexible connectivity.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q1H70B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
SKU	Q1H70B
Model	SN3600B
Category	Networking
Management	HPE Smart SAN, Web/CLI
Product Line	StoreFabric B-Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch

Network & Communication

Latency	900ns port-to-port

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE storage ecosystems with Brocade FC interoperability; requires compatible 32Gbps HBAs and transceivers.

HPE Storage
Model: 3PAR, Nimble
Form factor: SAN-attached
Generation: All
Direct fabric integration for block storage arrays.
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360, DL380
Form factor: Rack
Generation: Gen10+
HBA connectivity via 32Gbps FC.

Best for

Data Center SAN
Core switching for high-density server-to-storage connectivity with low-latency 32Gbps fabrics.
Enterprise Storage
Scalable expansion from 8 to 24 ports for growing SAN environments supporting virtualization.
Cloud Fabrics
High-bandwidth aggregation for multi-tenant storage networks with HPE Smart SAN management.
HPC Workloads
Ultra-low 900ns latency for compute-intensive applications requiring rapid data access.
Backup Consolidation

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Voltage	120/230V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	290W maximum

Weight	12.65 lb
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Ports	24 x 32Gbps SFP+ (8 active)
Media Types	32Gb/16Gb SFP+ transceivers
Management Interface	1x Gigabit Ethernet

HPE Q1H70B SN3600B 32Gbps 24/8 Port FC Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Best for

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

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