What port speed does the HPE SN6610C Q9D35B support?

The HPE SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave SFP plus Fibre Channel v2 Switch Q9D35B is specified as a 32 Gb fibre channel switch. This places it in the 32 Gbps fibre channel category, suitable for environments that standardize on 32 Gb fibre channel infrastructure for host and storage connectivity.

How many ports does the HPE SN6610C Q9D35B provide?

: "The Q9D35B is categorized as a 32 port short wave SFP plus fibre channel switch. This 32 port design is intended for enterprise use where multiple hosts and storage targets require structured fibre channel connectivity within a single switch platform.

What type of optics are indicated for the Q9D35B switch?

The product name identifies this model as a short wave SFP plus fibre channel v2 switch. This means it is associated with short wave SFP plus optics, which are commonly used in fibre channel environments that rely on short wave optical transceivers and compatible cabling.

What type of networks is the SN6610C Q9D35B designed for?

The SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave SFP plus Fibre Channel v2 Switch Q9D35B is an enterprise fibre channel switch. It is intended for 32 Gbps fibre channel environments where a 32 port switch with short wave SFP plus optics is required for structured storage networking.

How should procurement teams reference this specific SN6610C model?

Procurement teams should identify this switch by its SKU Q9D35B and its description as the HPE SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave SFP plus Fibre Channel v2 Switch. Using this exact designation helps ensure the correct 32 Gbps, 32 port, short wave SFP plus fibre channel switch is ordered.

Q9D35B - HPE Q9D35B SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave FC switch

Name: HPE Q9D35B SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave FC switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q9D35B

Q9D35B - HPE Q9D35B SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave FC switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave SFP plus Fibre Channel v2 Switch Q9D35B is an enterprise fibre channel switch designed for 32 Gbps environments. It belongs to the 32 port, short wave SFP plus fibre channel switch category and delivers 32 Gb port speed for demanding storage networking needs. The switch uses short wave SFP plus optics suited to fibre channel deployments that require reliable 32 Gbps connectivity. As part of the HPE SN6610C family, it targets enterprise data centers that standardize on 32 Gb fibre channel technology. The 32 port design supports scalable connectivity for servers and storage arrays while maintaining consistent 32 Gbps fibre channel operation. This model focuses on providing 32 Gb fibre channel switching with short wave SFP plus transceivers for environments that prioritize structured, high speed storage networking.

32 Gbps fibre channel switch for modern FC fabrics
32 port design supports scalable FC connectivity
Short wave SFP plus optics for FC deployments
Enterprise fibre channel switch classification
HPE SN6610C series platform Q9D35B
Designed for 32 Gb fibre channel environments

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Featuring

Product Line
Manufacturer part #	Q9D35B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN6610C
Series	C-series
Frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Switch
Scalability	Scales from 8 to 32 Fibre Channel ports
Switch Type	Fibre Channel switch
Architecture	HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch C-series based on Cisco MDS 9132T

Compatible systems

Confirmed as an HPE Enterprise Fibre Channel switch, model SN6610C, SKU Q9D35B.

Best for

Enterprise SAN
Suitable for enterprise storage area networks that require a 32 Gbps fibre channel switch with a 32 port design and short wave SFP plus optics for structured storage connectivity.
32 Gb FC fabrics
Fits environments standardizing on 32 Gb fibre channel, where the 32 Gbps port speed and 32 port form factor support consistent high speed link configurations.
Fibre Channel edge deployments
Appropriate for fibre channel edge or rack level deployments needing 32 Gbps connectivity using short wave SFP plus optics in a 32 port switch design.
Storage connectivity consolidation
Useful where multiple storage and host connections must be consolidated on a single switch that provides 32 Gbps fibre channel and a 32 port architecture.
Upgrade from lower speed FC
Helps organizations moving from older fibre channel speeds to 32 Gbps, leveraging short wave SFP plus optics and a 32 port platform for gradual migration.

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Product Name	HPE SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel v2 Switch

Product Type	Fibre Channel switch

Manageability	Managed

Mounting Type	Rack-mountable

Product Family	HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch C-series SN6610C

Power Redundancy	Supports redundant power supplies

Transceiver Type	Short Wave SFP+

Fibre Channel Speed	32 Gbps

Product Subcategory	C-series fabric switches

Switching Technology	32 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) switching

Included Transceivers	8 x 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers included

Line-rate Performance	32 line-rate Fibre Channel ports at 32 Gbps

Media Types Supported	Supports 32Gb, 16Gb, and 8Gb Fibre Channel transceivers

Non-blocking Architecture	Full non-blocking 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance on all ports

Supported Fibre Channel Standards	Compatible with 32Gb, 16Gb, and 8Gb Fibre Channel standards

Latency	Consistent low latency on all 32Gb Fibre Channel ports
Aggregate Switch Bandwidth	1024 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in each direction

Power Supply Type	AC power supply, field-replaceable
Input Voltage Range	100 to 240 VAC

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	32
Port Count	32 ports
Console Port	RJ-45 serial console port
Ethernet Speed	32 Gbps Fibre Channel
LED Indicators	Per-port status LEDs and system status LEDs
Hot-swappable Ports	All Fibre Channel ports are hot-swappable
USB Management Port	1 x USB port for software configuration and image management
Management Interface	Out-of-band 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port
Fibre Channel Port Type	SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
Transceiver Interface Type	32Gb Short Wave SFP+
Port Speed Auto-negotiation	Auto-negotiates 32Gb, 16Gb, or 8Gb Fibre Channel link speeds
Fibre Channel Port Scalability	8 active ports default, field-upgradeable to 32 ports

HPE Q9D35B SN6610C 32Gb 32/8 Short Wave FC switch