What port configuration does the HPE Q0U55B SN6600B provide?

The Q0U55B features 48 SFP+ ports at 32Gb/s FC, with 24 ports active out-of-box and scalable to 48 or 64 total using 4 QSFP+ ports. Power Pack+ licensing enables flexible activation for growing SAN fabrics in 1U density.

Is the SN6600B suitable for all-flash storage arrays?

Yes, its 32Gb/s non-blocking architecture handles the high IOPS of all-flash arrays, supporting hyper-scale virtualization and cloud workloads with low latency and high throughput essential for NVMe-oF transitions.

What management features are included?

Fully managed with Fabric Vision technology for real-time monitoring, adaptive networking, and proactive issue detection. Includes performance analytics, bottleneck identification, and dashboard views for simplified SAN administration.

What redundancy options does it offer?

Hot-swappable power supplies and fans in N+1 configuration, plus non-disruptive firmware upgrades and hitless failover ensure continuous operation. Power Pack+ adds enhanced diagnostics for enterprise reliability.

How does it integrate with existing HPE storage?

Seamlessly integrates with HPE 3PAR, Nimble, and Primera arrays via standard 32Gb FC protocols. Supports multi-vendor fabrics with zoning, LUN masking, and QoS for heterogeneous environments.

What is the form factor and scalability?

Compact 1U rack-mountable design with port-on-demand licensing from 24 to 48 ports, plus QSFP+ for aggregation. Scales fabrics up to thousands of ports director-class without forklift upgrades.

Q0U55B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Power Pack+ Switch

Name: Q0U55B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Power Pack+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0U55B

Q0U55B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Power Pack+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch (Q0U55B) is engineered for mission-critical storage networks, delivering 32Gb/s speeds across 48 SFP+ ports with scalability to 64 ports via 4 QSFP+ optics in a dense 1U chassis. It supports hyper-scale virtualization, large cloud infrastructures, and all-flash storage deployments by providing non-blocking fabric performance, low latency, and high bandwidth for intensive I/O workloads. Key features include Power Pack+ for enhanced redundancy, Fabric Vision for proactive diagnostics, adaptive networking services, and hot-swappable components enabling non-disruptive upgrades. Fully managed with advanced monitoring, it ensures reliability in enterprise data centers through redundant power supplies, fans, and N+1 architecture. Designed for rack-mount installations, it integrates seamlessly with HPE storage ecosystems, optimizing east-west traffic in private clouds and hybrid environments while minimizing downtime and operational complexity.

32Gb/s Fibre Channel across 48 SFP+ ports.
Scalable from 24 to 64 ports with 4 QSFP+.
1U rack-mount form factor with Power Pack+.
Fabric Vision for advanced diagnostics.
Hot-swappable redundant power and fans.
Non-disruptive software upgrades supported.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Q0U55B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Power Pack+
Firmware	Non-disruptive upgrades
Use Case	Hyper-scale virtualization, cloud, flash
Management	Fully Managed
Redundancy	Hot-swappable PSUs/Fans N+1
Diagnostics	Fabric Vision, Adaptive Networking
Scalability	24-64 ports on-demand
Product Line	StoreFabric

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE storage arrays; multi-vendor FC fabric compatible with standard zoning and NPV modes.

HPE 3PAR
Model: All Models
Form factor: SAN
Generation: 7000/20000
Direct 32Gb FC attachment supported.
HPE Nimble
Model: All
Form factor: SAN
Generation: AF Series
Native integration for hybrid flash.
HPE Primera
Model: All
Form factor: All-Flash SAN
Generation: Current
Optimized for high IOPS workloads.

Best for

Hyper-scale Virtualization
Supports dense VM environments with 32Gb non-blocking FC fabric for high I/O demands.
Large Cloud Infrastructures
Scales to 64 ports for multi-tenant cloud storage networks with low-latency access.
All-Flash Storage
Delivers bandwidth for flash arrays in high-performance computing and database clusters.
Enterprise SAN Expansion

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Data Rate	32 Gbps Fibre Channel
Switching Capacity	High-performance 32Gb fabric

Ports	48x 32Gb SFP+ (24 active scalable)
Expansion Ports	4x QSFP+ for up to 64 ports
Device Connectivity	USB 2.0 console

HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/24 Power Pack+ Switch

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