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HPE SN8700B 8-slot SAN Director Switch, 64Gbps, 14U, R6A97A

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: R6A97A UPC#: 190017454948
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  • - 64Gbps wired data transfer rate for high-performance SAN connectivity
  • - 14U rack-mountable form factor with up to 512 ports via modular blade design
  • - AES 256-bit encryption and FIPS 140-2-compliant authentication features
  • - Remote management via SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, and DHCP
  • - Interfaces include Ethernet (RJ-45), serial console (RJ-45), and USB
  • - TAA-compliant and supported by HPE SAN Director Hardware Warranty

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Key Benefits

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  • - Engineered for scalability with support for up to 512 ports, ideal for growing enterprise SAN environments
  • - Advanced security and remote management features ensure data protection and operational efficiency
  • - Backed by HPE’s dedicated SAN Director Hardware Warranty for long-term service confidence

Product Overview

The HPE SN8700B 8-slot SAN Director Switch (R6A97A) is engineered for high-performance enterprise storage networking. Supporting a 64-port high-density blade configuration, it can scale up to 512 ports and includes an additional 128 ICL ports for inter-chassis connectivity. With 64Gbps data transfer rate and Gigabit Ethernet support, the switch ensures fast and reliable performance. Security protocols include AES-256 encryption and FIPS 140-2 compliance, and remote management is made easy with support for SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, and DHCP. This 14U rack unit is TAA-compliant and backed by the HPE SAN Hardware Warranty, designed for robust and scalable deployment in high-demand environments.

Specifications

Product Overview
Type SAN Director Switch
Model HPE SN8700B 8-slot
Form Factor 14U Rackmount
Weight 78.5 lbs.
Power Requirements 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Transfer Rate 64 Gbps
Storage Capacity
Product Family HPE Networking - B-series

Wireless Features
Wireless Support None

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Czechia
TAA Compliance Yes
FIPS Compliance FIPS 140-2
Certifications UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, FCC Class A

Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm AES-256
Authentication Methods FIPS 140-2 compliant, HTTPS, IP filtering, LDAP with IPv6, OpenLDAP
Access Control Role-based access control (RBAC)
Security Compliance TAA, FIPS
Secure Management Out-of-band management with encrypted protocols

Interfaces
Ethernet Ports (RJ-45) 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet per control processor
Serial Console Port 1 x RJ-45
USB Ports 1 x USB Type-A
ICL Ports 128 ports (via 32 ICL connections)
Max Fibre Channel Ports 512 ports (via 64-port blades)
Port Scalability Slot-based modular architecture (8-slot chassis)
PoE Support No
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel

Physical & Environmental
Width 43.74 cm
Depth 61.04 cm
Height 61.23 cm
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Storage Temperature -25 °C
Max Storage Temperature 70 °C
Humidity (operating) 10% to 85% non-condensing
Humidity (non-operating) 10% to 90% non-condensing

Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols SNMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP
Management Interface Integrated CLI, Web GUI, and APIs
Supported Management Tools HPE SANnav Management Software
Licensing Model Optional feature-based licensing for advanced features
Included Cloud Features SANnav Global View (requires licensing)