Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 32Gb SW SFP FC Switch |
Manufacturer Part Number | R7R97A |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U |
Weight | 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) |
Power Supply Type | Internal AC Power Supply |
AC Input Voltage | 100 – 240 V AC |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 60 Watts |
Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 32Gb SW SFP FC Switch


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- Delivers industry-leading 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance to optimize storage network operations
- Compact 1U design maximizes rack space usage while supporting scalable growth
- Lifetime warranty provides enterprise buyers with peace of mind and long-term investment protection
Product Overview
The HPE SN3600B 24/8 8p 32Gb SW SFP Fibre Channel Switch delivers 32 Gbps Gen6 FC performance in a compact 1U form factor designed for high-speed storage networks. Featuring 8 active ports and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, it supports demanding SAN workloads with low-latency throughput. This TAA-compliant unit, backed by a lifetime warranty, offers enterprise-grade reliability and scalable integration for modern data centers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 16.88 inches (429 mm) |
Depth | 12.07 inches (307 mm) |
Height | 1.69 inches (43 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow, redundant fans |
Mounting | Rack mountable |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, Web Tools, REST API, SNMP v1/v3 |
Included Licenses | Base switch with 8 port licenses and Fabric OS |
Licensing Options | Scalable with additional port activation licenses |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Via HPE SANnav Management Software |
Interfaces
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel |
Port Count | 24 SFP+ ports (8 ports activated by default) |
Port Type | SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port (Fibre Channel Gen6) |
Total Bandwidth | 768 Gbps |
Switch Throughput | 565 million frames per second |
Buffer Credits | Up to 2,048 per port group of 8 ports |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, VCCI, FCC Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Fabric Security | DH-CHAP (Mutual Authentication), FCAP Switch Authentication |
Access Control | Role-based Access Control (RBAC) |
Encryption | AES-GCM for link encryption (when licensed) |
Secure Boot and Firmware | Yes |