What performance specs does this switch offer?

It provides 768 Gbps aggregate end-to-end full duplex bandwidth and cut-through switching with <900ns latency at 32 Gbps. ISL trunking enables up to 256 Gbps (512 Gbps duplex) per link using 8 ports for high availability and load balancing.

Is it compatible with older Fibre Channel speeds?

Yes, Gen6 32Gb technology is backward compatible with 4Gb, 8Gb, and 16Gb FC. 32Gb SFP28 transceivers autonegotiate to 32/16/8Gb, and 16Gb optics to 16/8/4Gb, supporting mixed-speed SAN fabrics.

What form factor and mounting options are available?

The SN3600B is an ultra-dense 1U rack-mountable switch with back-to-front airflow. It includes rackmount kit for standard 19-inch racks, optimizing space and cooling in datacenter environments.

How does it support datacenter scalability?

Ports on Demand (PoD) allows non-disruptive upgrades from 8 to 24 ports in 8-port increments with bundled licenses and optics. This provides flexibility for growing virtualization, cloud, and flash SAN demands without full replacements.

What management features are included?

As a managed switch, it supports F/E/M/D_Port types, simplified zoning, real-time power monitoring, and hot code loads. Integrates with HPE B-series for operational simplicity in enterprise FC fabrics.

R7R97A - HPE SN3600B R7R97A 8-24 Port 32Gb FC Switch

Name: HPE SN3600B R7R97A 8-24 Port 32Gb FC Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: R7R97A
Price: 3710 USD
Availability: InStock

R7R97A - HPE SN3600B R7R97A 8-24 Port 32Gb FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE SN3600B (SKU: R7R97A) is a Gen6 32Gb Fibre Channel switch from the HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series, designed for datacenter environments. It features an ultra-dense 1U rack-mountable form factor with 8 active 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 ports and 16 Ports on Demand for scalability up to 24 ports. Supporting backward compatibility with 4/8/16Gb FC speeds, it delivers 768 Gbps aggregate switching capacity and cut-through latency under 900 nanoseconds. Ideal for hyperscale virtualization, cloud infrastructures, and flash-based SANs, it enables high-density server connectivity and NVMe over FC integration. Ports autonegotiate speeds for flexibility with 16Gb or 32Gb optics. Managed capabilities simplify zoning and ISL trunking up to 256 Gbps. Back-to-front airflow ensures efficient cooling in racks. This switch provides cost-effective scaling without compromising enterprise-grade performance for growing I/O demands.

8-24 scalable 32Gb SFP28 ports with PoD
768 Gbps bandwidth, <900ns cut-through latency
Gen6 FC backward compatible 4/8/16/32Gb auto
1U rack-mountable ultra-dense form factor
ISL trunking up to 256 Gbps logical links
Managed with real-time power monitoring

Expedited and overnight shipping options are available at checkout, priced by destination and service.
Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	R7R97A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SN3600B
Technology	Gen6 32Gb Fibre Channel; Backward compatible with 4/8/16Gb FC
Product Line	HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Hot Code Load	Ports on-demand with no downtime
Port Expansion	Scalable from 8 to 24 ports
Protocol Support	F/E/M_Port and D_Port types; FOS v8.1.0 compatible
Optional Software	SANnav, HPE Power Pack+ (Fabric Vision, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, Integrated Routing, FICON CUP)

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel switch compatible with HPE B-series SAN environments; specific host/system lists in QuickSpecs

Best for

Datacenter SAN
Scales from 8 to 24 ports with 768 Gbps bandwidth, supporting high-density FC fabrics for consolidated storage networks.
Hyper-scale Virtualization
Delivers Gen6 32Gb speeds and low latency <900ns for I/O-intensive virtualized servers and NVMe over FC.
Cloud Infrastructures
1U form factor with Ports on Demand enables flexible expansion in cloud environments handling flash-based storage.
Flash Storage Arrays
Backward compatible with 4-32Gb FC, optimizes throughput for all-flash SANs via ISL trunking up to 256 Gbps.

Frequently asked questions

What is the port configuration of the HPE SN3600B?

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to review this part.

Management Interface	Managed switch

Backward Compatibility	Supports 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds

Active Ports Configuration	8 active ports (expandable to 16 or 24 via Port-On-Demand Kit)

Network & Communication

Switching Capacity	Total bandwidth 768 Gbps
Fibre Channel Speed	32Gb Short Wave SFP28; Supports 4/8/16/32Gb
Port-to-Port Latency	<900 nanoseconds (no contention, cut-through switching)
ISL Trunking Capability	Up to 8 ports between switch pairs, 256 Gbps logical ISL (512 Gbps full duplex)

Power Supplies	One fixed power supply with four integrated system cooling fans
Power Monitoring	Real-time power usage monitoring capability

Weight	5.76 kg
Dimensions	42.88 x 30.66 x 4.29 cm (L x W x H)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Ultra-dense 1U format
Mounting Type	Rack-mountable

Network Ports	8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 active ports; 16 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports on Demand
Fibre Channel Ports	24 x SFP+ ports (supporting 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps)

HPE SN3600B R7R97A 8-24 Port 32Gb FC Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

Network & Communication

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

Environmental

Interface/Ports