What port configuration does the HPE R3B03-63001 provide?

The HPE SN2700M R3B03-63001 features 32 QSFP28 ports, each supporting 100GBase-X speeds. This high-density setup allows simultaneous connections for multiple devices, enabling efficient data transfer and communication in data center environments with heavy traffic demands.

What speed capabilities does this switch offer?

It delivers 100GbE speeds per port via QSFP28 connectors, supporting up to 100Gbps data transfer rates. This ensures optimized performance for latency-sensitive tasks like real-time streaming, large file transfers, and high-volume data processing in enterprise networks.

Is the HPE SN2700M suitable for data centers?

Yes, its 1U form factor, 32x100GbE ports, and airflow design make it ideal for data centers. It handles high-density connectivity, reduces bottlenecks, and maintains cool operation under load for reliable spine/leaf or ToR deployments.

What form factor and cooling does it use?

1U rack-mountable chassis with connector-based airflow for effective heat dissipation. This prevents overheating, extends hardware lifespan, and supports continuous high-performance operation in dense rack environments.

How does it improve network performance?

32 ports distribute traffic evenly, minimizing congestion and latency. 100GbE speeds enable fast data flows for bandwidth-intensive apps, improving efficiency in scenarios like server-to-server communication and storage access.

What connector type is used for high-speed links?

QSFP28 connectors on all 32 ports support 100Gbps rates with DACs or optics. This provides flexible, high-speed interconnects for scalable data center fabrics and aggregation layers.

R3B03-63001 - HPE SN2700M Switch

Name: R3B03-63001 - HPE SN2700M Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R3B03-63001
Price: 3562 USD
Availability: InStock

R3B03-63001 - HPE SN2700M Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE SN2700M (R3B03-63001) is an enterprise-grade 1U rack-mountable network switch designed for high-performance data center environments. Featuring 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100GBase-X connectivity, it enables high-density, ultra-high-speed networking for demanding workloads. Each port delivers 100Gbps throughput, facilitating seamless data transfer across multiple devices, reducing latency, and optimizing network efficiency. The airflow-optimized design ensures effective heat dissipation, maintaining reliability under heavy loads. Ideal for data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing, this switch supports large-scale connectivity with robust performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like AI training, big data analytics, and storage fabrics. Its QSFP28 interfaces allow flexible deployment with DACs and optics for scalable spine/leaf architectures.

32 QSFP28 ports support 100GBase-X connectivity.
1U rack-mountable with airflow for heat dissipation.
High-speed 100Gbps per port optimizes data transfer.
Efficient network performance reduces congestion.
Supports multiple devices for high-density setups.
Low-latency design enhances real-time applications.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R3B03-63001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN2700M
Product Line	SN2700M
Product Type	Networking Switch
Interface Standard	100GBase-X

Network & Communication

Forwarding Rate
Data Rate	100GBase-X / 100GbE
Layer Support	Layer 2/3

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE Aruba data center ecosystems; supports standard 100GbE QSFP28 ecosystem.

HPE Aruba CX
Model: 6300 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Potential integration in mixed fabrics
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: Rack Server
Generation: Gen10/11
Existing via QSFP28 to SFP28 breakouts

Best for

Data Center Spine
High-density 100GbE uplinks connect aggregation layers to core for non-blocking traffic in large-scale fabrics.
HPC Clustering
32x QSFP28 ports enable low-latency interconnects for compute nodes in supercomputing environments.
Cloud Networking
Supports high-throughput east-west traffic for virtualized workloads and container orchestration.
Storage Fabrics
100Gbps per port accelerates NVMe-oF and distributed storage systems with minimal bottlenecks.
AI/ML Training
Ultra-high bandwidth reduces GPU communication overhead in multi-node training clusters.

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Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Fixed Port

Port Type	QSFP28
Port Count	32
Speed per Port	100 Gbps

HPE SN2700M Switch

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