| Product Type | Fibre Channel Director Switch |
| Model | HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R6M36B |
| Form Factor | 8-slot modular chassis |
| Weight | 153.6 lb (69.7 kg) fully configured |
| Power Requirements | 200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supply Type | Redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Available Slots | 8 module slots |
HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC Dir Switch
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- Supports 16G, 32G, and 64G Fibre Channel connectivity
- 8-slot modular chassis for scalable deployment
- TAA compliant for government-regulated procurement
- Country of origin: Mexico
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- Ideal for scalable, high-performance SAN deployments with 64G Fibre Channel support.
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in public sector and government environments.
- Modular 8-slot design allows for future-proofing and adaptable network growth.
Product Overview
The HPE SN8700C 8-slot Fibre Channel Director Switch offers modular scalability and high-speed 16/32/64G performance for enterprise SAN environments. With its TAA compliance and origin in Mexico, it supports regulated deployment scenarios including government IT infrastructures. Though detailed specs are limited in the input, it remains positioned for high-throughput, mission-critical storage networks requiring flexibility and compliance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| EMC Standards | EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15 |
| Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
| Certifications | CSA, CE Mark, FCC, ICES, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
| AAA Support | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
| Secure Boot and Firmware Integrity | Supported |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
| Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Supported |
| Encryption for Management Traffic | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
Interfaces
| Fibre Channel Port Speeds | 16 Gbps, 32 Gbps, 64 Gbps |
| Maximum Port Count | 512 Fibre Channel ports |
| Supervisor Modules | 2 supervisor slots (supports dual supervisor redundancy) |
| Interface Types | Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet (for management) |
| Port Types | SFP+, SFP28, QSFP-DD |
| Scalability | Modular expansion via port modules |
| Backplane Bandwidth | 6.4 Tbps per chassis |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions | 38.04 x 44.45 x 75.69 cm (15 x 17.5 x 29.8 in) |
| Rack Units | 9U |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with redundant fans |
| Mounting Type | Rack-mountable |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) |
| Cloud Management Support | Yes, through Cisco DCNM and optional integration |
| Licensing Model | Feature-based perpetual licensing |
| Included Management Features | DCNM SAN Insights, REST API, Call Home |
| Remote Monitoring | Supported |
