Product Name | HPE SN8600B 32Gb SAN Extension Blade |
Manufacturer | HP |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q0U85B |
Form Factor | Blade |
Type | SAN Extension Switch Blade |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 250 W |
Weight | 11.46 lbs (5.2 kg) |
Redundancy | Supports redundant power and cooling (via chassis) |
HPE SN8600B 32Gb SAN Extension Blade
Key Benefits

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- Delivers 32 Gbps speed, enabling high-performance storage area networks and swift data replication.
- Supports TAA compliance, making it viable for federally regulated infrastructures.
- Compact and robust SAN extension for data centers requiring reliable switching without sacrificing rack space.
Product Overview
The HPE SN8600B 32Gb SAN Extension Blade enhances SAN infrastructures with high-speed 32 Gbps Ethernet capabilities. Engineered with TAA compliance, it is ideal for regulated enterprise and government environments. Compact in form, with dimensions of 1" x 8.5" x 11", it delivers enterprise-grade switching functionality using Gigabit Ethernet. Manufactured in the United States, it reflects strong build quality and is well-suited for data center storage expansion. Some hardware details such as port count are not provided.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EMI/EMC: EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, IEC 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Security Protocols | IPSec, SSH v2, HTTPS |
Traffic Encryption | IPSec Tunnel Encryption for WAN extension |
Secure Management Ports | Dedicated secure management interface |
Fabric Security | DH-CHAP, FC-SP, FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption |
Interfaces
Ethernet Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
Fibre Channel Ports | Up to 32 (licensed dependent) |
Data Link Protocol | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
QSFP Ports | 4 x 40/100 GbE QSFP28 Ports |
SFP+ Ports | 8 x 10 GbE SFP+ |
Extension Tunnel Interfaces | 16 maximum |
Port Speed Options | 16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation |
Latency | <600 microseconds (average) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 1 Inch |
Height | 8.5 Inch |
Depth | 11 Inch |
Form Factor Dimensions | Blade – 1U equivalent |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85%, non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 90%, non-condensing |
Cooling Method | Chassis-based cooling |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Integrated management via Fabric OS |
Remote Management Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3 |
CLI Support | Yes (via serial and SSH) |
Web Management | Yes |
Licensing Requirements | Port activation and extension features via license |
Integrated Monitoring | Yes, via Brocade Fabric Vision technology |
Cloud Analytics Support | Yes (via SANnav or HPE InfoSight) |