| Product Type | Blade Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | Blade (1-slot height) |
| Weight | 4.08 lb (1.85 kg) |
| Power Requirements | Typical 75W; Max 90W |
HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48-port 32Gb SW SFP28 Blade Switch
Key Benefits
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- Delivers ultra-high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity up to 64 Gbps for demanding enterprise tasks
- High port density in a compact form factor optimizes valuable rack space
- TAA compliance ensures readiness for deployment in government and other compliant environments
Product Overview
The HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48p 32Gb SW SFP28 Blade is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch blade engineered for data-intensive environments. Supporting data transfer rates up to 64 Gbps and backward compatible with 32 Gbps, it is ideal for enterprise storage networks. The 48-port configuration in a compact 1-inch blade form factor maximizes space utilization while offering robust network capability. Using SFP28 short wave optics and adhering to the Gigabit Ethernet protocol, it ensures high-speed communication across your infrastructure. With TAA compliance and manufacture in Czechia, it is also well-suited for regulated or public sector use.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Czechia |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, TUV, CB Report, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, VCCI, BSMI |
| EMC Standards | EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2 |
Advanced Security Features
| Authentication | RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
| Management Access Control | Secure Shell (SSH), HTTPS, Secure FTP |
| Fabric Security | DH-CHAP, FCAP switch authentication |
| Audit Logging | Yes |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Total Number of Ports | 48 |
| Port Type | SFP28 (Short Wave Optical) |
| Data Transfer Rate per Port | 64 Gbps (32 Gbps compatible) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 3.2 Tbps |
| Port Speed Auto-Sensing | Yes |
| Expansion Slots | 48 x SFP28 |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 6.4 Tbps (full duplex) |
| Latency | <900 ns for 64Gbps |
| ISL Trunking Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1 in x 11 in x 8.5 in |
| 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 Range | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Heat Dissipation | 307 BTU/hr (typical) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with Integrated Cooling |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Brocade Fabric OS CLI and Web Tools; optional SANnav Management Portal |
| Licensing Model | Port-on-Demand scalability license |
| Included Features | Dynamic Path Selection, Traffic Isolation, Advanced Zoning |
| Monitoring Interface | Integrated Syslog, SNMP v1/v3, Call Home |