What Fibre Channel speed class is specified?

The switch is specified as a 64Gb Fibre Channel model. That speed class appears in both the model name and the category data, which makes the 64Gb rating a core specification for compatibility and SAN design review.

What type of interface is listed for this product?

The product data lists short wave SFP56 as the interface type. The model name also includes 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch, so the interface family is clearly tied to the switch description provided.

What product family does the SN3700B belong to?

The model is identified as HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B. That places it in the HPE B-series storage networking line and ties it to the SN3700B platform.

Is this product identified for enterprise use?

Yes, the provided product data lists the product level as Enterprise. That classification can help procurement teams separate it from non-enterprise networking items when building a storage infrastructure bill of materials.

S5A95A - HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B Switch

Name: S5A95A - HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: S5A95A

S5A95A - HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B is a Fibre Channel SAN switch for enterprise storage networking. The product is identified as model SN3700B and SKU S5A95A. It is described as an 8-port 64Gb Fibre Channel switch, with 64Gb short wave SFP56 connectivity. The category provided places it in the 64Gb 24-port FC switch family with 8 active 64Gb short wave SFP56 ports. This makes it suitable for environments that standardize on Fibre Channel SAN connectivity and need an 8-port switch configuration in the B-series line. The available product data confirms the brand, model, port count, and interface type, while omitting any unlisted electrical or physical details. For procurement, the key reference points are the 8 active ports, 64Gb Fibre Channel class, and short wave SFP56 interface specification.

8-port Fibre Channel switch configuration
64Gb Fibre Channel connectivity class
Short wave SFP56 interface
HPE B-series SN3700B model
SKU S5A95A identification
Enterprise product level

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	S5A95A
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B
Series	SN3700B
Generation	Gen7 64Gb Fibre Channel
Power Type	AC power, fixed power supplies
Rack Units	1U
Technology	64Gb Fibre Channel
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U
Product Line	HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series

Best for

SAN networking
Built for Fibre Channel SAN environments, this switch is identified as an 8-port 64Gb Fibre Channel model. It fits storage networking deployments that require the B-series SN3700B platform.
Fibre Channel
The product data specifies 64Gb Fibre Channel and short wave SFP56 connectivity. That makes it relevant for sites standardizing on Fibre Channel interfaces.
Enterprise storage
The product level is Enterprise, and the model is positioned within the HPE B-series storage networking line. It is suitable for procurement teams sourcing enterprise storage switch infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

How many ports does this switch have?

The provided product data identifies this model as an 8-port switch. The category text also describes it as part of a 64Gb 24-port FC switch family with 8 active 64Gb short wave SFP56 ports. For planning purposes, the confirmed port count is 8.

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Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable

Product Category	Storage networking switch

Accessory Kit Contents	Rackmount kit with plenum; enterprise safety

Transceiver Type Included	Eight short wave 64Gb SFP56

Lifecycle Phase	Active
Max Fabric Latency	700 ns at 64Gb FC
Aggregate Bandwidth	3.2 Tb/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Port Speed	64 Gb
Total Ports	24 Fibre Channel ports
Active Ports	8 active ports
Management Type	Managed switch
Per-port Buffer	32 MB per-port virtual output queue buffers
Fibre Channel Ports	24 x 64Gb Fibre Channel ports
Transceiver Interface	Short wave SFP56
Active Fibre Channel Ports	8 active 64Gb SFP56 ports populated
Port Activation Capability	Additional ports can be enabled via software licenses

HPE Storage 64Gb 24/8 8-port 64Gb Short Wave SFP56 Switch B-series SN3700B Switch