What port configuration does the HPE QK754B SN6000B support?

The QK754B features 48 x 16Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel ports in a Power Pack+ design, activatable as 24 or 48 ports based on licensing. This flexibility allows scaling from 24 active ports for smaller fabrics to full 48-port density for high-throughput SANs, supporting universal SFP+ transceivers.

What management protocols are available on QK754B?

Supports SNMP v1/v3, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI for remote management. Includes RJ-45 Ethernet, console RJ-45, and USB Type-A interfaces. Syslog provides event logging, enabling integration with enterprise NMS tools for monitoring FC fabric health and performance.

Is the QK754B suitable for data center SAN deployments?

Yes, its 1U form factor, 16Gb wire-speed ports, and low-latency design make it ideal for ToR SAN switching. Power Pack+ optimizes capex by activating ports as needed, perfect for growing private clouds and hyper-converged infrastructures requiring reliable FC connectivity.

What security features does the SN6000B QK754B provide?

256-bit AES-GCM encryption secures data in transit across the FC fabric. Combined with SNMP v3 and SSH, it meets compliance for secure storage networks. Features like access controls and zoning enhance fabric security in multi-tenant environments.

What form factor and power specs apply to QK754B?

Rack-mountable 1U enclosure with 45W power consumption. Efficient design suits dense racks, with management ports including 10/100Base-T RJ-45, console, and USB. Supports hot-swappable SFP+ for minimal downtime in 24/7 operations.

How does Power Pack+ work on this switch?

Power Pack+ on QK754B ships with 48 physical SFP+ ports but activates 24 by default, expandable to 48 via license. This pay-as-you-grow model reduces initial costs while providing future-proof scalability for expanding SAN port density requirements.

QK754B - HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Power Pack+ Switch

Name: QK754B - HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Power Pack+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: QK754B
Price: 2545 USD
Availability: InStock

QK754B - HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Power Pack+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch (QK754B) is engineered for high-performance storage area networks in data centers and private clouds. This 1U rack-mountable switch supports 16Gb Fibre Channel over 48 SFP+ ports, with Power Pack+ technology allowing flexible activation of 24 or 48 ports to match bandwidth demands. It provides non-blocking architecture for low-latency, wire-speed forwarding essential for hyper-scale environments. Key features include 256-bit AES-GCM encryption for secure data transmission, comprehensive management via SNMP v1/v3, SSH, CLI, HTTP, SMI-S, and syslog support. Management interfaces consist of RJ-45 Ethernet, console, and USB ports. Designed for reliability in mission-critical SAN fabrics, it optimizes connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and virtualization clusters, reducing latency in east-west traffic patterns common in modern cloud infrastructures.

48 x 16Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel ports with Power Pack+ activation.
1U rack-mountable design for high-density data center deployments.
256-bit AES-GCM encryption ensures secure FC fabric communications.
SNMP v3, SSH, CLI management interfaces for enterprise control.
Syslog support enables comprehensive logging and monitoring.
Low-latency non-blocking architecture for wire-speed SAN performance.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	QK754B
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Power Pack+
Features	Syslog support, Zoning, NPIV
Firmware	HPE SAN OS 6.x
Device Type	Switch - Managed
Product Line	B-series SN6000B
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch

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Compatible systems

Standards-compliant 16Gb FC switch integrates with HPE B-series fabrics, 3PAR storage, and multi-vendor HBAs via zoning and NPIV.

HPE B-series
Model: SN6000B Fabric
Form factor: 1U
Generation: 16Gb
Native integration in HPE SAN fabrics.
HPE 3PAR
Model: StoreServ
Form factor: Any
Generation: 7xxx/10xxx
FC host connectivity.
Any Fibre Channel HBAs
Model: 16Gb QLogic/Emulex
Form factor: PCIe
Generation: Gen5
Standard FC zoning compatibility.

Best for

Data Center SAN
Core switching for enterprise storage fabrics connecting servers to SAN arrays with 16Gb low-latency performance.
Private Cloud
Scalable Fibre Channel backbone for hyper-scale private clouds supporting virtualization and high IOPS workloads.
HPC Environments
High-bandwidth fabric for HPC clusters requiring reliable 16Gb FC connectivity to parallel storage systems.

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Form Factor	Rack-mount 1U
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable 1U

Ports	48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Active Ports	24 or 48 (Power Pack+)
Management Interface	1x 10/100Base-T RJ-45, 1x Console RJ-45, 1x USB Type-A

HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Power Pack+ Switch

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Frequently asked questions

Encryption	256-bit AES-GCM
Remote Management	SNMP v1/v3, HTTP, SMI-S, SSH, CLI