What port configuration does the HPE R3B02-63001 provide?

The HPE SN2700M R3B02-63001 features 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet natively, with breakout capability to 40GbE or lower speeds via splitter cables. This high-density configuration delivers massive throughput for data center spine roles connecting multiple leaf switches in EVPN/VXLAN fabrics.

Does the R3B02-63001 support ONIE for custom operating systems?

Yes, the SN2700M includes ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) support, allowing installation of third-party NOS like Cumulus Linux, SONiC, or others. This enables disaggregated networking where hardware is decoupled from software for hyperscale cloud deployments.

What airflow design is used in the HPE SN2700M switch?

Power-to-connector (front-to-back) airflow ensures efficient cooling in standard data center racks. Air intake at front ports and exhaust at rear power supplies maintains optimal temperatures under full 100GbE load.

Is the R3B02-63001 suitable for data center spine deployments?

Absolutely, with 32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports in 1U, it's optimized for spine layer aggregation in Clos fabrics. Provides non-blocking bandwidth for east-west traffic in large-scale AI, cloud, and HPC environments.

What form factor and mounting options are available?

1U rack-mountable design fits standard 19-inch racks. Compact dimensions support high-density deployments without sacrificing port count or cooling efficiency.

Can QSFP28 ports break out to lower speeds?

Yes, each QSFP28 port supports breakout to 4x 25GbE or 4x 10GbE using compatible cables, increasing flexibility for mixed-speed server connectivity in leaf-spine topologies.

R3B02-63001 - HPE R3B02-63001 SN2700M 32x100G QSFP28 1U Switch

Name: HPE R3B02-63001 SN2700M 32x100G QSFP28 1U Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R3B02-63001

R3B02-63001 - HPE R3B02-63001 SN2700M 32x100G QSFP28 1U Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE R3B02-63001 is the OEM designation for the HPE StoreFabric SN2700M M-series Ethernet switch, featuring 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet for ultra-high bandwidth in data center environments. Designed for spine and leaf architectures, it provides non-blocking 100GbE performance with power-to-connector airflow ensuring optimal cooling in dense rack deployments. ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) support allows flexible installation of network operating systems like Cumulus Linux or SONiC, enabling disaggregated networking solutions. Ideal for hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise data centers needing massive east-west traffic handling, the switch supports high-density QSFP28 connectivity for 100G/40G breakout configurations. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor maximizes port density while maintaining reliability through redundant power and cooling options. Key benefits include wire-speed forwarding, low latency for AI/ML workloads, and scalability in VXLAN/EVPN fabrics.

32 QSFP28 ports support 100GbE connectivity.
ONIE enables flexible network OS installation.
Power-to-connector airflow for 1U data center cooling.
Rack-mountable 1U form factor maximizes density.
High-density design for spine/leaf architectures.
Supports 100G/40G breakout configurations.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R3B02-63001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN2700M
Redundancy	Hot-swap PSU/fans
Product Line	StoreFabric SN2700M M-series
Product Type	100GbE Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	L2/L3 capable via NOS
OS Installation	ONIE supported
Breakout Support	100G to 4x25G/10G
Management Ports	Console, OOBM

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE Aruba ecosystems and ONIE white-box deployments with broad QSFP28 transceiver support.

HPE Aruba CX
Model: 6300 Series
Form factor: 1U
OEM variant for SN2700M integration
Generic White-Box
Model: ONIE-compatible
Form factor: 1U
Supports Cumulus Linux, SONiC

Best for

Data Center Spine
High-density 100GbE uplinks connect aggregation layers in multi-tier fabrics handling petabyte-scale traffic.
Leaf Switching
32 QSFP28 ports serve top-of-rack connectivity for servers in hyperscale environments with breakout to 40G/25G.
Cloud Networking
ONIE enables Cumulus/SONiC deployment for VXLAN overlays in private cloud infrastructures.
AI/ML Workloads
Ultra-low latency 100GbE supports GPU clusters requiring massive inter-node bandwidth.
HPC Fabrics
Dense QSFP28 port density scales high-performance computing clusters with RDMA over Ethernet.

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Dimensions	Standard 1U (approx 1.7x19x variable)
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Port Density	32 ports in 1U

Airflow	Power-to-Connector (front-to-back)
Cooling	Front-to-back airflow

HPE R3B02-63001 SN2700M 32x100G QSFP28 1U Switch

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