What port speed and density does the HPE QK713C provide?

The QK713C delivers 32 ports at 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, enabling full line-rate non-blocking switching. In an 8-slot SN8000B director, it contributes to 512 total ports and 10.2Tbps chassis bandwidth, ideal for dense SAN fabrics handling high I/O workloads.

How does QK713C integrate in SN8000B SAN Directors?

As a blade module, QK713C installs in 8-slot or 4-slot SN8000B chassis, supporting up to 256-512 ports. It leverages 2Tbps ICL bandwidth equivalent to 128x16Gb ports, allowing multi-chassis IRF-like fabrics for simplified management and scalability.

What performance benefits over prior generations?

Compared to 8Gb blades, QK713C doubles speed to 16Gb/s, increases port density by 33%, reduces cabling by 75%, and lowers Watts/Gb. This results in higher throughput for bandwidth-intensive apps like virtualization and big data analytics.

Is the QK713C compatible with existing FC infrastructure?

Yes, auto-negotiates 16/8/4Gb speeds and supports NPIV, FICON, zoning. Qualified HPE transceivers like QK713A SFP+ ensure interoperability with legacy 8Gb fabrics while enabling migration to higher speeds.

What chassis bandwidth does SN8000B with QK713C achieve?

8-slot SN8000B with QK713C blades provides 10.2Tbps aggregate bandwidth and 512x16Gb ports operating simultaneously. 4-slot version offers 5.1Tbps and 256 ports, both with dedicated ICL for fabric extension.

What management features are available?

Supports HPE B-series Fabric OS with Web Tools, CLI, zoning, performance monitoring, and integration with HPE OneView. Enables fabric-wide configuration, diagnostics, and firmware management across directors.

QK713C - HPE SN8000B 32-Port Blade Switch

Name: QK713C - HPE SN8000B 32-Port Blade Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: QK713C

QK713C - HPE SN8000B 32-Port Blade Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE QK713C is a high-performance 32-port Fibre Channel switch blade designed for the HPE StoreFabric SN8000B SAN Director family. Operating at 16Gb/s per port, it delivers full line-rate non-blocking switching for bandwidth-intensive storage applications in midsize to large enterprise data centers. Installed in 8-slot or 4-slot SN8000B chassis, it supports up to 512 simultaneous 16Gb ports with 10.2Tbps aggregate chassis bandwidth and 2Tbps Inter-Chassis Link (ICL) capacity. Key features include advanced zoning, fabric services, NPIV, and FICON for mainframe integration. With reduced cabling and power efficiency compared to 8Gb blades, it lowers TCO while enabling scalable fabrics for virtualization, cloud storage, and mission-critical workloads. Ideal for core SAN edge deployments requiring reliability and high port density.

32 ports at 16Gb/s full line-rate Fibre Channel.
Supports SN8000B 8-slot director with 10.2Tbps bandwidth.
2Tbps ICL bandwidth for multi-chassis fabrics.
Non-blocking architecture for all-port wire-speed.
Advanced zoning and fabric services included.
Backward compatible with 8Gb/4Gb FC devices.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	QK713C
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	SN8000B 32-Port Blade
Fabric OS	B-series Fabric OS
Protocols	FC, NPIV, FICON, Zoning
Management	CLI, Web Tools, Zoning
Product Line	StoreFabric B-series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch Blade
Power Efficiency	Lower Watts/Gb vs 8Gb
Cabling Reduction	75% vs 8Gb blades

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE SN8000B SAN Directors; backward compatible with 8Gb FC devices and transceivers.

HPE StoreFabric
Model: SN8000B
Form factor: 8-slot Director
Generation: 16Gb
Full support; up to 8 blades.
HPE StoreFabric
Model: SN8000B
Form factor: 4-slot Director
Generation: 16Gb
Full support; up to 4 blades.

Best for

SAN Core Switching
Deploys as high-density blade in SN8000B directors for core fabric connectivity in large-scale storage networks.
Data Center Expansion
Scales to 512 ports at 16Gb/s for growing virtualization and cloud storage demands with low-latency performance.
Enterprise Backup
Provides reliable Fibre Channel zoning and NPIV for high-throughput backup and replication in mission-critical environments.
Mainframe Integration
Supports FICON protocol for z Systems connectivity in hybrid IT infrastructures.
Fabric Consolidation

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ICL Bandwidth	2Tbps (equiv 128x16Gb)
Switching Capacity	Line-rate non-blocking
Aggregate Bandwidth	10.2Tbps (8-slot)

Port Count	32
Port Speed	16Gb/s Fibre Channel
Chassis Type	SN8000B 8/4-slot Director
Max Ports per Chassis	512 (8-slot)

HPE SN8000B 32-Port Blade Switch