Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | HPE SN6650B |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q9V95C |
Form Factor | 2U Rack-mountable |
Weight | 47 lbs. |
Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies |
Power Consumption | Approximately 450 Watts (typical), 600 Watts (maximum) |
HPE SN6650B 32Gb 128/48 48p SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
Key Benefits

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- Delivers enterprise-grade performance with 32 Gbps low-latency data throughput for flash-optimized SANs.
- Scalable up to 144 ports, allowing flexibility and long-term growth in expanding storage environments.
- TAA compliance and country of origin in Czechia make it suitable for procurement in government-regulated sectors.
Product Overview
The HPE SN6650B 32Gb 128/48 48p SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch is engineered for modern enterprise SANs that demand non-stop availability, scalability, and performance. With 48 active ports and support for 128/144 connectivity options, this switch ensures future-proof infrastructure capable of adapting to scale-out storage environments. Operating at 32Gbps, it utilizes 32Gb Fibre Channel protocol to deliver low-latency and high-throughput performance critical for flash-optimized data centers.
This 2U form factor device integrates SFP+ interfaces for flexible fiber deployments and is supported by a hardware warranty. It also satisfies TAA compliance and is manufactured in Czechia, underscoring its high-quality construction. With its combination of speed, port density, and resilient architecture, the SN6650B suits demanding SAN infrastructure deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.32 Inches (440 mm) |
Height | 3.41 Inches (86.7 mm) |
Depth | 24 Inches (610 mm) |
Mounting | Rack-mountable |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow (reversible with fan module) |
Acoustics | 63 dB typical |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | Telnet, SNMP v1/v3, SSH, Web GUI, REST API |
Software Licensing | Ports above base 48 ports require license upgrade |
Management Platform | Broadcom Fabric OS, optional HPE SANnav Management Software |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Supported via HPE SANnav |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 48 active ports, scalable up to 144 ports with licensing |
Maximum Ports Supported | 144 |
Port Type | SFP+ 32Gb Fibre Channel |
Installed Transceivers | None (transceivers sold separately) |
Interface Type | SFP+ |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 4.6 Tbps total switching bandwidth |
Autosensing | Supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps speeds |
Encryption Support | AES-GCM-256 link encryption |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, TUV, CE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick |
EMI Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN55022 |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Authentication Protocols | RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+ |
Secure Communication | HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 |
Traffic Isolation | Zoning and LUN masking support |