Type | Fibre Channel Switch Blade |
Form Factor | Modular (Blade for SN8700B Director) |
Weight | 3.02 kg (6.65 lbs) |
Power Consumption | 95 Watts (typical) |
Power Supply | Supplied by chassis (internal blade slot) |
HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch Blade


Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-fast 64 Gbps connectivity across 48 ports—ideal for SAN performance scaling.
- TAA compliance expands deployment possibilities within federal and regulated sectors.
- Blade design saves space while enabling seamless integration into HPE infrastructure.
Product Overview
The HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48p SW SFP56 Blade is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch tailored for data-intensive enterprises. With 48 ports operating at 64 Gbps, it provides exceptional bandwidth and ultra-low latency, ideal for mission-critical SAN environments. Supporting Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols, it ensures interoperability and efficiency in hybrid cloud and virtualized data centers. The blade's compliance with TAA regulations and Czechia manufacturing origin offer assurance in governmental and global enterprise settings. Designed for scalability, it enables organizations to grow storage capabilities without increasing the hardware footprint.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Czechia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55032, EN55024 |
Product Certifications | UL, CB, CE, CSA, VCCI, RCM |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Local User DB |
Encryption Support | In-flight encryption for Fibre Channel traffic |
Fabric Security | DH-CHAP, FCAP, switch-level firewall |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Audit Logging | Syslog support with timestamp and identity tracking |
Security Standards | Common Criteria EAL2, USGv6, FIPS 140-2 validation (select features) |
Interfaces
Port Count | 48 |
Port Type | SFP56 |
Port Speed | 64 Gbps |
Protocol Support | Fibre Channel, Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Auto-Sensing | Yes (16/32/64 Gbps) |
Aggregate Throughput | 3.2 Tbps per blade |
Buffer Credits | Up to 6000 |
Class of Service | Class 2 and Class 3 |
Latency | < 900 ns (64Gbps FC to FC cut-through) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 38.1 x 10.1 x 48.2 cm (15 x 4 x 19 in) |
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 |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Thermal Output | 325 BTU/hr (typical) |
Cooling | Chassis-based cooling (dependent on SN8700B Director frame) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Brocade Fabric OS CLI, Web Tools, REST API, SNMP v1/v3, SMI-S |
Included Software | Fabric Vision technology (flow monitoring, bottleneck detection, diagnostics) |
Licensing Model | Port-on-Demand (POD) licensing |
Integrated Cloud Support | VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat integration via management plug-ins |