Product Type | Blade de conmutador |
Form Factor | Modular blade |
Compatible Platform | HPE SN8700B Director Switch |
Expansion Slots | 8 slots |
Power Requirements | Supplied by chassis |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Product Function | Director-class SAN switching expansion |
Component Type | Core switch blade |
HPE SN8700B 8-slot Director Core Switch Blade, R6A99A


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- Expande de manera flexible la capacidad de switching de la serie HPE SN8700B
- Cumple con requisitos TAA, ideal para contratos gubernamentales y proyectos regulados
- Diseño delgado y eficiente permite altas densidades en racks empresariales
Product Overview
El HPE SN8700B 8-slot Director Core Switch Blade, número de parte R6A99A, es un componente crítico diseñado para la expansión modular de switches director de la serie SN8700B. Este blade de conmutador ofrece ocho ranuras y amplia escalabilidad para redes SAN empresariales. Con dimensiones compactas (11" x 8.5" x 1"), su diseño permite una integración eficiente en entornos densos. Fabricado en República Checa y con cumplimiento TAA, es ideal para contratos gubernamentales y entornos regulados.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Height | 8.5 Inch |
Width | 11 Inch |
Depth | 1 Inch |
Unit Weight | 3.1 lbs (approx.) |
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 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | HPE SANnav Management Portal |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Yes, via SANnav |
Licensing Model | Port and feature-based licensing |
Included Licensing | Base SANnav management included; advanced features require licenses |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 64 Gbps per port |
Port Types Supported | SFP+, SFP28, QSFP |
Forwarding Rate | Up to 1700 million FPS |
Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1536 Gbps per blade |
Total Ports per Blade | Up to 64 ports |
Max Device Connectivity | Thousands of devices (switch-dependent) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CZECHIA |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+ |
Encryption | Secure management with SSH, HTTPS |
Fabric Security | Fabric binding, port authentication |