Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Model | HPE SN2600B 32G 12/12 PP 16G SFP |
Part Number | R6W21A |
Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable AC power supplies |
Power Consumption | Max 60 Watts |
Weight | 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) |
Product Family | HPE SN Series |
HPE SN2600B 32G 12/12 PP 16G SFP Ex Switch





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- Optimized for high-speed Fibre Channel storage networks with 32G support
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and security-sensitive deployments
- Flexible connectivity with 16G SFP ports allows seamless integration with existing infrastructure
Product Overview
The HPE SN2600B 32G 12/12 PP 16G SFP External Switch (R6W21A) is tailor-made for enterprise Fibre Channel networks, offering 32G FC support with 16G SFP connectivity. This model features 12 total Fibre Channel ports and is fully TAA-compliant, suitable for government use. Manufactured in Czechia, it integrates easily into existing HPE frameworks, and is ideal for data centers requiring high throughput.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43.7 x 40.64 x 4.37 cm (17.2 x 16.0 x 1.72 in) |
Rack Height | 1U |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85%, non-condensing |
Altitude | Up to 3,000 meters |
Noise Level | Typical 47.2 dB |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web Tools, CLI, REST API, SNMP, SSH |
Switch Management | HPE SANnav Management Software-supported |
Licensing Model | Port-on-demand licensing |
Remote Management | Yes, via HPE SANnav and Brocade Network Advisor |
Interfaces
Port Type | SFP+ Fibre Channel |
Number of Ports | 12 active (out of 12 licensed) |
Port Speed | Up to 32 Gbps |
Port Licensing | 12 ports licensed |
Transceiver Type | 16G SFP+ shortwave |
Max Ports Supported | 24 (with additional licenses) |
Auto-negotiation | Yes |
Data Transfer Method | Store-and-forward |
Maximum Fabric Latency | <900 ns with no contention |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMI Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A |
Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, CB |
Environmental Certifications | WEEE, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC), LDAP, RADIUS |
Authentication | Two-factor authentication (2FA) support |
Fabric Security | FIPS 140-2 compliant, DH-CHAP, FCAP support |
Secure Management | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3 |
Port Security | Dynamic Port Login Controls |