What type of networking technology does the HPE SN6730C S2R99A use?

The HPE Storage SN6730C S2R99A is a Fibre Channel switch. It is described as a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch with 96 48 ports using 32Gb short wave SFP+ optics. This makes it suitable for environments that specifically require Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks rather than Ethernet-based switching.

What is the port configuration on the HPE SN6730C S2R99A switch?

: "The switch is specified as a 64Gb 96 48 32Gb short wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Premier Switch. This description indicates a dense set of Fibre Channel ports based on 32Gb SW SFP+ interfaces within a 96 48 configuration, supporting structured host and storage connectivity in Fibre Channel SAN designs.

Which product family does the HPE SN6730C S2R99A belong to?

The device belongs to the HPE Storage C-series family and is identified as the SN6730C Fibre Channel Premier switch. Being part of the C-series helps align it with other HPE Storage Fibre Channel switches that share similar design principles and management approaches within datacenter SAN environments.

Is the HPE SN6730C S2R99A suitable for datacenter SAN environments?

Yes, the product is categorized as a datacenter level Fibre Channel switch. It is a 64Gb 96 48 32Gb short wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Premier switch in the Network Switches Fibre Channel switch category, making it suitable for SAN connectivity and fabric roles in datacenter storage infrastructures.

S2R99A - HPE SN6730C Switch

Name: S2R99A - HPE SN6730C Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S2R99A

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Product overview

The HPE Storage 64Gb 96 48 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Premier Switch, C-series SN6730C, SKU S2R99A, is a datacenter Fibre Channel switch designed for SAN connectivity. It belongs to the HPE C-series family and is categorized as a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch with 96 48 ports using 32Gb short wave SFP+. As a Premier switch, it is aimed at storage networking environments that require structured Fibre Channel switching. This model is suited to datacenter deployments where Fibre Channel connectivity and short wave SFP+ optics are standard requirements. Positioned in the Network Switches Fibre Channel switch category, it provides a platform for building or expanding Fibre Channel fabrics based on 64Gb capabilities and 32Gb SW SFP+ interfaces. The SN6730C designation identifies it within HPE’s C-series storage networking portfolio, helping organizations align it with existing HPE Storage Fibre Channel infrastructure standards.

HPE Storage C-series SN6730C Fibre Channel switch
64Gb class Fibre Channel switch for SAN fabrics
96 48 32Gb short wave SFP+ FC port configuration
Premier switch variant for structured SAN roles
Designed for datacenter Fibre Channel deployments
Identified by SKU S2R99A for precise ordering

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	S2R99A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN6730C
Series	C-series SN6730C
Category	Network Switches
Mounting	Standard 19-inch rack mounting
Rack Units	2U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Fixed 96-port Fibre Channel switch chassis
Product Line	HPE Storage

Compatible systems

HPE S2R99A is a SN6730C Fibre Channel network switch

HPE Storage
Model: SN6730C
Fibre Channel switch family confirmed for S2R99A

Best for

Datacenter SAN
Suitable for datacenter storage area networks needing a Fibre Channel switch, with 64Gb capability and 32Gb short wave SFP+ interfaces for structured SAN connectivity.
Fibre Channel core
Fits Fibre Channel core switch roles where a 64Gb Fibre Channel switch with 96 48 32Gb SW SFP+ ports is required to interconnect storage and server fabrics.
FC aggregation layer
Appropriate for Fibre Channel aggregation layers that consolidate multiple 32Gb SW SFP+ connections into a central 64Gb capable C-series SN6730C platform.
HPE C-series environments
Best aligned with environments standardized on HPE Storage C-series Fibre Channel switches, using the SN6730C model as part of a consistent SAN architecture.
Datacenter refresh projects
Useful in datacenter refresh projects that replace or expand Fibre Channel infrastructure with a 64Gb 96 48 32Gb SW SFP+ Premier switch in the SAN.

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Sub-Category	Fibre Channel

Switch Class	Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN switch (edge or core)

Sub-Sub-Category	64Gb, 96,48 port, 32Gb SW SFP+

Transceiver Type	Short Wave SFP+

Transceiver Speed	32 Gb

Fibre Channel Speed	64 Gb

Transceiver Support	Supports 64 Gb, 32 Gb and 16 Gb Fibre Channel SW SFP+ transceivers

Analytics and Telemetry	State-of-the-art analytics and telemetry capability built into ASIC platform

Supported Fibre Channel Standards	32Gb and 64Gb Fibre Channel; backward compatible with 16Gb

Installed Transceivers in Base Configuration	48 x 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ transceivers installed

Aggregate Switch Bandwidth	Up to 6 Tbps

Power Consumption

Power Supply Type	Integrated AC power supplies with front-to-back airflow
AC Input Voltage Range	100 to 240 VAC, autosensing
Power Supply Configuration	Dual hot-swappable power supplies (redundant)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	48 active ports
Maximum Port Count	96 Fibre Channel ports
Management Interface	iLO not specified; web-managed switch page only
Port Operation Modes	All ports autosensing for 8/16/32/64 Gbps operation
Autosensing Port Speeds	8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Port Type	SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
Port Licensing Increments	Additional ports enabled in 16-port license increments
Maximum Fibre Channel Ports	96 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports (48 active in S2R99A configuration, expandable to 96)
Port Expansion Licensing Model	48 active ports with incremental 16-port license upgrades up to 96 ports
Active Ports in Base Configuration	48 active Fibre Channel ports

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