HPE R8P28A | SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch, 24-Port, Power Pack+

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Description

The HPE SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel switch provides 24 active 32Gb SFP28 ports for connecting servers and storage in a SAN fabric. This 24/24 Power Pack+ configuration has all 24 ports licensed and ready for use, making it a practical choice for growing storage networks that need high-speed, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity.

The SN3600B is part of the HPE B-series SAN switch family and is designed for deployment alongside HPE and third-party Fibre Channel storage arrays, host bus adapters and SFP28 optics. It suits mid-sized data centre and enterprise SAN environments where performance and scalable port licensing matter.

Features

- 24 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP28 ports
- Power Pack+ licensing included
- Suited to enterprise and mid-sized SAN fabrics
- Part of the HPE B-series SAN switch family
- Fully populated port licensing for immediate deployment

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Product type: Fibre Channel SAN switch
- Ports: 24 x 32Gb SFP28 Fibre Channel ports
- Port licensing: 24 of 24 ports active
- Software bundle: Power Pack+
- Port speed: 32Gb Fibre Channel

FAQs

Q: How many ports are active on the R8P28A?
A: This 24/24 configuration has all 24 SFP28 ports active, so no additional port licences are needed to use the full port count.

Q: What speed do the ports run at?
A: The 24 SFP28 ports operate as 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, with SFP28 optics required to populate them.

Q: What does Power Pack+ mean for this switch?
A: Power Pack+ is the software licence bundle included with this configuration, providing the extended feature set for the SN3600B.

Q: What type of network is the SN3600B designed for?
A: It is a Fibre Channel switch intended for storage area networks, connecting servers, host bus adapters and storage arrays.

Q: Are SFP transceivers included?
A: Transceivers should be confirmed as a separate item. Choose compatible 32Gb SFP28 Fibre Channel optics to match your cabling and distance requirements.

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HPE R8P28A | SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch, 24-Port, Power Pack+