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HPE SN8700C 4-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: R6M35B
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  • 4-slot modular Fibre Channel director switch
  • Supports 16G, 32G, and 64G Fibre Channel speeds
  • Manufactured in Mexico
  • TAA compliant for government use

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Key Benefits

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  • Supports multiple Fibre Channel speeds (16G/32G/64G) for flexible infrastructure upgrades.
  • TAA compliance makes it ideal for federal and government procurement.
  • Modular 4-slot design supports enterprise scalability and investment protection.

Product Overview

The HPE SN8700C is a 4-slot Fibre Channel Director Switch delivering advanced scalability and high-speed connectivity for data-intensive applications. Compatible with 16G, 32G, and 64G Fibre Channel standards, this unit allows gradual network upgrades while maintaining backward compatibility. This ensures data centers evolve cost-effectively.

Tailored for enterprise storage solutions, this TAA-compliant model supports purchasing in regulated industries and U.S. government deployments. Manufactured in Mexico, it meets origin standards appropriate for international operations. The R6M35B is well-suited for large-scale SAN environments requiring robust bandwidth and modular scalability.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel Director Switch
Model HPE SN8700C
Manufacturer Part Number R6M35B
Slot Count 4-slot
Form Factor Modular chassis
Weight 110 kg (243 lb) fully configured
Power Requirements 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Power Consumption 2,288.2 Watts (fully populated)

Wireless Features
Wireless Support

Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance Yes
Country of Origin Mexico
Certifications UL, cUL, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS
NEBS Level 3 Yes

Advanced Security Features
Zoning Capability Yes (Software and hardware enforced zoning)
Secure Boot & Image Signing Yes
RADIUS & TACACS+ Support Yes
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Yes
FIPS 140-2 Compliance Yes

Interfaces
Fibre Channel Speeds 16G, 32G, 64G
Supported Transceivers SFP+, SFP28, QSFP-DD
Data Transfer Rate Up to 64 Gbps line rate per port
Aggregate Bandwidth 2.6 Tbps per line card slot
Total Switching Capacity 10.4 Tbps (with 4 line cards)
Max Ports per Line Card 48 ports
Max Device Ports 192 device ports (with 4 line cards)
Expansion Slot Options 4 line card slots, 5 supervisor/module/control slots
Management Ports 1x RJ-45 console, 1x RJ-45 management port, USB

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (HxWxD) 610 x 442 x 765 mm (24 x 17.4 x 30.1 in)
Rack Units 14U
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Cooling Front-to-back airflow via redundant fans
Redundancy N+1 power supply, redundant fans, supervisor modules

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM (Cisco Data Center Network Manager)
Remote Management SNMPv3, SSH, HTTPS, XML APIs
Licensing Type Feature-based license model
Standard Included Features Enterprise package, virtual SAN, fabric services
Advanced Features (with License) SAN Insights, IO accelerator, analytics