What type of network technology does the HPE SN3700B S5A94A support?

The HPE SN3700B S5A94A is a Fibre Channel SAN switch. It is categorized specifically as a 64Gb 8-port 32Gb SFP28 short wave Fibre Channel switch, making it suitable for environments that use Fibre Channel for storage networking rather than Ethernet based protocols. This focus on Fibre Channel aligns it with traditional SAN architectures.

How many ports does the HPE SN3700B S5A94A support?

This switch supports up to 24 ports maximum. The model description identifies it as a 24/8 configuration, and the associated data for the SN3700B family specifies 24 maximum ports. This makes it appropriate for small to medium Fibre Channel fabrics, edge roles, or departmental SAN segments where a 24 port limit is sufficient.

What is the port speed and optics type on the S5A94A variant?

The S5A94A variant is described as a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch with 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 optics. This means it is part of a 64Gb capable switch family while using 32Gb SFP28 short wave transceivers on its active ports. These details help ensure correct matching of optics and cabling in SAN designs.

For what type of environments is the HPE SN3700B S5A94A intended?

The product is classified at the enterprise level and belongs to the HPE B-series SN3700B Fibre Channel switch family. It is therefore oriented toward enterprise SAN environments, including data centers and storage networks that need 64Gb Fibre Channel capability, a maximum of 24 ports, and short wave 32Gb SFP28 optics.

Is the HPE SN3700B S5A94A suitable for scalable SAN deployments?

Yes, within its defined limits. The switch supports a maximum of 24 ports and is a 64Gb Fibre Channel capable platform with 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 optics. These characteristics allow it to serve as a building block in scalable SAN designs, where additional 24 port switches can be added as host and storage connectivity needs increase.

S5A94A - HPE SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch Switch

Name: S5A94A - HPE SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S5A94A

S5A94A - HPE SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch B-series, SKU S5A94A, is an enterprise Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for environments that require 64Gb Fibre Channel port speed. Classified as a 64Gb 8-port 32Gb SFP28 short wave Fibre Channel switch, it supports up to 24 ports maximum, enabling scalable connectivity in SAN deployments. As part of the HPE B-series SN3700B family, this model uses short wave SFP28 optics at 32Gb, aligned with its category definition. The switch is positioned for enterprise use cases where Fibre Channel connectivity and structured SAN architectures are required. With its focus on Fibre Channel and 64Gb capabilities, the HPE SN3700B S5A94A provides a standards-based platform for building or expanding Fibre Channel networks in data center and storage environments that standardize on HPE infrastructure.

64Gb Fibre Channel capable SAN switch
Up to 24 ports maximum for FC connectivity
8 port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 optics variant
Enterprise level Fibre Channel SAN switch
HPE B-series SN3700B platform
Designed for Fibre Channel SAN environments

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	S5A94A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch
Series	SN3700B
Airflow	Back to front airflow
Generation	Gen7 64Gb Fibre Channel
Rack Units	1U
Technology	Fibre Channel
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Product Line	HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series

Compatible systems

No explicit platform or OS compatibility information was published specifically for S5A94A.

Best for

Enterprise SAN
Suitable for enterprise storage area networks that need a Fibre Channel SAN switch with 64Gb port speed and up to 24 ports maximum for scalable host or storage connectivity.
Fibre Channel core
Useful as a core or aggregation element in Fibre Channel environments that standardize on 64Gb connectivity and require a 24 port maximum switch for structured SAN topologies.
HPE data centers
Fits data centers built around Hewlett Packard Enterprise infrastructure where an HPE B-series SN3700B Fibre Channel switch with 64Gb capabilities and 32Gb SFP28 optics is preferred.
Storage consolidation
Applicable for consolidating Fibre Channel attached storage where a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch with a 24 port maximum can centralize multiple storage and server connections.
Scalable FC edge
Appropriate as an edge switch in Fibre Channel fabrics that start with 8 active ports and can scale up to a maximum of 24 ports as connectivity requirements grow.

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Manageability	Managed switch

Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable

Power Device Type	Internal power supply (details not specified)

Enterprise Segment	Enterprise storage networking

Data Transfer Rate	64 Gbit/s
Switching Fabric Bandwidth	up to 64 Gb Fibre Channel

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	8 ports
Port Type	32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 short wave
Interface Type	Fibre Channel 64Gb
Installed Ports	8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28
Expansion Slot Type	SFP28
Configuration Ports Description	64Gb 24/8 configuration
Total Number of Expansion Slots	24

HPE SN3700B 64Gb 24/8 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Switch Switch