Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | HPE SN6720C |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Part Number | S0W95A |
Number of Ports | 48 |
Port Type | 64Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel |
Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 4.8 billion frames per second |
Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
Maximum Power Consumption | 250W |
HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48-Port 64Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
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- Enterprise-ready Fibre Channel switch with 64Gbps support across 48 ports, ideal for high-throughput SAN deployments.
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for U.S. government and public sector procurement.
- Manufactured in Mexico, supporting North American sourcing and supply chain requirements.
Product Overview
The HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/48 SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity ideal for enterprise SAN environments. It supports 48 SFP+ ports at 64Gbps, providing the speed and scalability required for virtualization, cloud, and backup workflows. Fully TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico, this switch meets federal procurement standards. Suitable for mission-critical operations, it ensures robust and reliable data transfers across high-performance storage systems.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 43.94 x 55.88 x 4.39 cm (17.3 x 22.0 x 1.73 in) |
Rack Units | 1U |
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 | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable redundant power supplies (AC) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI and GUI |
Supported Management Software | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Remote Management | SNMP v1, v2c, v3 supported |
License Model | Port activation licenses required |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SFP+ (Fibre Channel) |
Number of SFP+ Ports | 48 |
Fibre Channel Port Speed | 64 Gbps per port |
Auto-negotiation | 16/32/64 Gbps |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 serial console |
Latency | Approximately 900 ns (64Gbps) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Emissions | EN 55032 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A |
EMC Immunity | EN 55024 |
Safety | UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC, ICES, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS, SCP |
Port Security | Yes |
FIPS Compliance | FIPS 140-2 Level 1 (with appropriate license/module) |