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 |