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HPE SN8700B 64Gb 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch Blade

VENDOR: HP Mfg Part#: R7M12A UPC#: 190017501048
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  • 48-port blade format optimized for Fibre Channel switching
  • 64 Gbps data transfer rate with SFP56 transceivers
  • Supports Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel data link protocols
  • TAA compliant for government and restricted environments
  • Manufactured in Czechia to high European standards
  • Blade design compatible with select HPE networking infrastructure

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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
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)

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