What is the port configuration and expansion capability of HPE Q1H70A?

The HPE Q1H70A SN3600B starts with 8 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports out of 24 total, expandable to 24 via ports-on-demand license with no downtime. Supports trunking groups for ISL up to 256Gbps (512Gbps full duplex), ideal for scaling SAN without hardware changes.

What performance metrics define the SN3600B switch?

Delivers 768Gbps aggregate full-duplex bandwidth with <900ns port-to-port latency using cut-through at 32Gbps. Non-blocking design ensures wire-speed across all ports, optimized for NVMe/FC and latency-sensitive apps like databases.

Does the Q1H70A support backward compatibility?

Yes, 32Gb SFP+ optics autonegotiate to 32/16/8Gbps; 16Gb optics to 16/8/4Gbps. Maximum distances: 100m OM4 at 32Gb, enabling seamless integration into mixed-speed FC fabrics.

What management and security features are included?

Features web/CLI/SNMPv3 management, hardware zoning, QoS, DPS, MAPS monitoring, Flow Vision, IPSec, RADIUS/TACACS+, DH-CHAP. Hot code load and RSCN for non-disruptive operations in enterprise SANs.

Is the SN3600B suitable for high-availability deployments?

Yes, with integrated power supply, 4 redundant fans (min 2 required), parity protection, enhanced fault detection, and Power Pack+ for fabric health monitoring. Supports access gateway mode for N+1 redundancy.

What form factor and power specs does it have?

1U rack-mountable with internal AC 120/230V 50/60Hz power supply, RS-232 console, 1GbE management port, USB. Compact design fits dense data center racks with status LEDs for quick diagnostics.

Q1H70A - HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 FC Switch Switch

Name: Q1H70A - HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 FC Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q1H70A

Q1H70A - HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 FC Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Q1H70A StoreFabric SN3600B is a compact 1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch optimized for enterprise SAN environments. It features 8 active 32Gb SFP+ ports, expandable to 24 via license, delivering 768Gbps end-to-end full-duplex aggregate bandwidth with port-to-port latency under 900 nanoseconds using cut-through switching. Supports autonegotiation to 16/8/4Gbps, ISL trunking up to 256Gbps (512Gbps full duplex), and NVMe/FC for flash-optimized storage. Advanced features include Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), hardware zoning, QoS, encryption via SSL/IPSec, and management via SNMPv3, CLI, web interface. Non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed performance. Ideal for scaling data centers with high availability via hot code load, redundant fans, and proactive monitoring tools like MAPS and Flow Vision.

768Gbps end-to-end full-duplex aggregate bandwidth.
Sub-900ns port-to-port latency with cut-through switching.
8 active 32Gb SFP+ ports, expandable to 24 via license.
Supports NVMe/FC and ISL trunking up to 512Gbps full duplex.
Autonegotiates 32/16/8/4Gbps with non-blocking architecture.
Advanced security with zoning, IPSec, and DH-CHAP authentication.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q1H70A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 FC Switch
Features	DPS, QoS, MAPS, Flow Vision, FSPF
Protocols	Fibre Channel, NVMe/FC
Product Line	StoreFabric B-series
Product Type	Managed Fibre Channel Switch

Network & Communication

Trunking
Latency	<900ns port-to-port cut-through

Compatible systems

Brocade-compatible Gen6 FC for HPE/3rd-party storage and servers; see SAN Design Guide.

HPE Storage
Model: 3PAR, Nimble
Form factor: SAN-attached
Generation: Gen6
Native FC support for HPE storage arrays.
Any Enterprise Servers
Model: HBA-equipped
Form factor: Rack/Blade
Generation: Gen5/6 FC
Works with Brocade-compatible HBAs.

Best for

Data Center SAN Spine
High-density 32Gb FC connectivity for core SAN fabrics supporting thousands of hosts and storage arrays.
NVMe/FC Deployments
Optimized for flash storage with NVMe over FC, delivering ultra-low latency for mission-critical apps.
Edge Departmental SAN
Scalable from 8 to 24 ports for growing workgroups without downtime via ports-on-demand.
Hybrid Cloud Storage
ISL trunking up to 512Gbps full duplex for seamless integration of on-prem and cloud storage.
High Availability Fabrics

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Zoning	Hardware enforced
Encryption	SSL, IPSec
Authentication	RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, DH-CHAP

Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Optics Distance 32Gb	100m OM4, 70m OM3

Ports	24x 32Gb SFP+ (8 active +16 On Demand)
Port Speed	32/16/8/4Gbps autonegotiate
Management Ports	1x RS-232, 1x 1GbE, 1x USB

HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 FC Switch Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Best for

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

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Security

Power Consumption

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Interface/Ports

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