Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE SN3600B 24-Port 32G Fibre Channel Switch |
Manufacturer Part Number | R8P28A |
Model | HPE B-series SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch |
Device Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Switch Type | Managed |
Weight | 7.3 kg |
Power Requirements | 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 155 W |
HPE SN3600B 24-Port 32G Fibre Channel Switch, 1U

Key Benefits

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- - Delivers high-speed 32Gbps Fibre Channel throughput across 24 ports, essential for data-intensive storage environments.
- - 1U compact form factor ensures optimal use of rack space while maintaining enterprise-grade performance.
- - TAA compliance and Czechia manufacturing meet critical procurement needs for government or regulated industries.
Product Overview
The HPE SN3600B 24/24 PP+ is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch supporting 24 ports at 32 Gbps, designed for modern SAN infrastructures. Housed in a space-efficient 1U form factor, it optimizes both performance and rack real estate. With TAA compliance and manufacturing origin in Czechia, it meets standards for government and enterprise environments. Supporting 32Gb Fibre Channel protocols, this switch enables reliable, fast data transmission across storage networks, delivering the performance and scalability needed in mission-critical systems.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.7 x 439 x 406.2 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Acoustic Level | 67 dB |
Cooling System | Hot-swappable fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, Web Tools, SNMP v1/v3, REST API |
Remote Management | Yes |
Management Software | HPE SANnav Management Portal (licensed separately) |
License Included | 24-port POD license included |
Optional Expansion | Fabric Vision, Extended Fabric (licensed separately) |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 24 |
Port Type | SFP+ (Fibre Channel) |
Installed Transceivers | None (Transceivers sold separately) |
Data Link Protocol | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
Max Data Transfer Rate Per Port | 32 Gbps |
Auto-Negotiation | Yes |
Port Scalability | Up to 24 ports enabled |
Port Bandwidth Options | 4, 8, 16, or 32 Gbps |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gbps |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CSA, TUV, FCC, VCCI, CE |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Safety Compliance | EN 60825-1; EN 60825-2 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Authentication Protocols | RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+ |
Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Fabric Security | DH-CHAP authentication, FC-SP, IPsec |