Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | HPE SN6710C |
Part Number | S0W93A |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Port Configuration | 24 active SFP+ ports (out of 24 total) |
Maximum Ports Supported | 24 |
Port Speed | 64 Gbps |
Switch Class | Enterprise |
Switch Fabric | Cisco MDS 9000 Family architecture based |
Weight | 15.5 lbs (7.0 kg) |
Power Supply | 2 x hot-swappable 650W AC power supplies |
Redundant Power | Yes |
Typical Power Consumption | 170 Watts |
HPE SN6710C 64Gb 24/24 SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
Key Benefits

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- 64Gb Fibre Channel throughput ensures high-speed data transfers in demanding storage environments
- TAA-compliant design makes it viable for U.S. public sector and federal deployments
- Compact 24-port configuration supports scalability in enterprise SAN architectures
Product Overview
The HPE SN6710C 64Gb 24/24 SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch is a high-speed, enterprise-grade network device designed to advance SAN performance. It comes with 24 active ports supporting 64Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel connectivity for fast, reliable data transfer. TAA compliance ensures suitability for government procurement, and assembly in Mexico supports regional logistics and compliance frameworks. While certain specs are not disclosed, the switch offers scalability and deployment flexibility in demanding applications such as virtualization and data replication.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, NOM |
EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, EN55032 Class A |
Green Compliance | ENERGY STAR qualified |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Device Authentication | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Secure Management | SSH v2, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Zoning Support | Standard and enhanced zoning for Fibre Channel SANs |
Fabric Security | DH-CHAP authentication, port security |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 24 x 64Gb SFP+ |
Console Port | 1 x RJ45 serial |
Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 3.2 Tbps (full duplex) |
Data Rate per Port | 64 Gbps line-rate |
Port Buffer Memory | 24 MB (1 MB per port) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 in x 20.1 in x 1.72 in (439 mm x 511 mm x 44 mm) |
Mount Type | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v3, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel Standard Protocols, SNMP, SSH, HTTPS |
License Features | Scalable port activation licensing model |
Cloud Support | Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller compatible |