Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24-Port Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | R8P28A |
Manufacturer Part Number | R8P28AR#AC3 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Remanufactured Product | Yes |
Weight | 5.9 kg |
Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 132 watts |
Power Supply Type | Internal redundant hot-swappable |
HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24-Port Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers 32Gb Gen6 Fibre Channel performance for high-volume storage networks.
- Compact 1U design maximizes rack space while supporting dense fiber connectivity.
- Remanufactured model offers cost-effective access to enterprise-grade functionality with TAA certification.
Product Overview
The HPE SN3600B 32Gb 24-Port Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch is a remanufactured enterprise-class device designed for high-density SAN environments. With 24 ports supporting 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 transceivers, it delivers exceptional throughput via Gen6 Fibre Channel technology. Housed in a compact 1U form factor, its affordability without compromise design integrates seamlessly into modern data centers. TAA compliance and a build origin in Czechia make it suitable for regulated deployments, while the Power Pack+ feature set enhances management and performance capabilities.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.37 x 43.18 x 43.94 cm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 66.6 dB (at 25°C) |
Cooling Method | Front-to-rear airflow with hot-swappable fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Software Bundle | Power Pack+ |
Included Licenses | Fabric Vision, ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM), and Integrated Routing |
Management Interface | Command Line Interface (CLI), Web Tools |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH |
Management Software | HPE SANnav Management Portal (optional) |
Firmware Upgradeable | Yes |
Interfaces
Port Count | 24 |
Port Type | 32Gbps Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel |
Expansion Slots | 24 x SFP28 ports |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Throughput | 1536 Gbps aggregate |
Switching Fabric | 1536 Gbps |
Latency | Approximately 700 ns (32Gbps FC) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL, CSA, CE, VCCI, BSMI, RCM |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS |
Security Protocols | DH-CHAP, FCAP, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Audit and Logging | Syslog and audit logging supported |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes (when configured) |