What port configuration and speeds does HPE Q0U61B support?

Features 48 SFP+ ports at 4/8/10/16/32Gb FC auto-sensing and 4 QSFP+ ports up to 128Gb, scaling to 64 device ports total. Optics provide flexibility for mixed-speed fabrics while maintaining wire-speed performance.

What performance metrics define the SN6600B switching capacity?

Delivers 2Tb aggregate throughput, 566 million frames per second, and 100 million IOPS. Port-to-port latency is 700ns at 32Gb via cut-through, ideal for low-latency east-west traffic in flash-based SANs.

How does Power Pack+ enhance management on this switch?

Provides browser-based dashboards for fabric visibility, proactive IO monitoring, and SLA insights. Simplifies diagnostics, reduces costs, and supports non-intrusive analytics without impacting production traffic.

Is the Q0U61B suitable for virtualization and cloud deployments?

Yes, supports multitenancy, 64Gb ISL compression, and high port density for fewer switches. Enterprise RAS features ensure always-on reliability in private clouds and hyper-scale virtualized environments.

What environmental tolerances does the switch handle?

Operates at 0-40°C and 10-85% humidity, stores at -25-70°C and 10-90% RH. 1U form factor with 440x355.6x43.9mm dimensions and 7.73kg weight fits dense racks efficiently.

Does it support security and QoS features?

Includes HTTPS, IPSec, SNMPv3, SSH, RADIUS authentication, rate limiting, and QoS. Full-duplex operation with auto-sensing ensures secure, prioritized traffic in enterprise SANs.

Q0U61B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Power Pack+ Switch

Name: Q0U61B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Power Pack+ Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: Q0U61B

Q0U61B - HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Power Pack+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel Switch (Q0U61B) is a high-performance, 1U rack-mountable managed switch designed for enterprise data centers. It features 48 SFP+ ports supporting 4/8/10/16/32Gb FC speeds and 4 QSFP+ ports for up to 128Gb, enabling scalability to 64 ports with 2Tb aggregate throughput. Key benefits include 700ns port-to-port latency via cut-through switching, up to 566M frames/sec and 100M IOPS for flash workloads, and Power Pack+ software for simplified monitoring, deep analytics, and SLA optimization. It supports multitenancy, 64Gb ISL compression, and enterprise RAS features, accelerating data access in hyper-scale virtualization, private clouds, and consolidated storage environments while reducing operational costs and downtime.

48x 32Gb SFP+ ports plus 4x QSFP+ for 64-port scalability in 1U.
2Tb aggregate throughput with 700ns cut-through latency.
566M frames/sec and 100M IOPS for flash storage workloads.
Power Pack+ software enables deep fabric analytics and monitoring.
Supports 4-32Gb FC auto-sensing with backward compatibility.
Dual redundant PSUs and enterprise RAS for high availability.

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Manufacturer part #	Q0U61B
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Power Pack+
Management	Power Pack+ with dashboards
10G Support	Yes
Full Duplex	Yes
QoS Support	Yes with rate limiting
Switch Type	Managed
Product Line	StoreFabric SN6600B
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE enterprise servers and storage in FC SANs; backward compatible with 16Gb infrastructure.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U
Generation: Gen10
Direct FC HBA connectivity for storage virtualization.
HPE StoreOnce
Model: Any
Form factor: Varies
Generation: Current
SAN fabric integration for backup appliances.

Best for

Data Center SAN
Core switching for high-density Fibre Channel fabrics supporting flash arrays and server consolidation.
Flash Storage
Low-latency 700ns switching for SSD workloads with 100M IOPS and 566M fps performance.
Hyper-scale Virtualization
Scalable 64-port expansion in 1U for VM-dense environments with multitenancy support.
Private Cloud
ISL compression up to 64Gb and RAS features for mission-critical cloud storage reliability.
Enterprise Consolidation
Backward compatible optics for migrating legacy 16Gb infrastructures to 32Gb speeds.

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IOPS	Up to 100 million
Latency	700 nanoseconds port-to-port
Frame Rate	566 million frames/sec
Aggregate Throughput	2 Tb/s

AC Input	90-264V, 47/63Hz
Power Supplies	2 redundant included

Weight	7.73 kg
Dimensions	440 x 355.6 x 43.9 mm
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable

SFP+ Ports	48 x 32Gb Short Wave
Port Speeds	4/8/10/16/32Gb FC auto-sensing
QSFP+ Ports	4 x up to 128Gb

HPE SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Power Pack+ Switch

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Operating Temp	0-40°C
Operating Humidity	10-85%