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HP SN6000 12-pt Sngl Pwr FC Switch
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- HP SN6000 12-pt Sngl Pwr FC Switch
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BK780B Overview
BK780B is a high-performance, rack-mount network switch built on a robust modular architecture that supports both advanced Layer 3 routing and basic Layer 2 switching, ensuring efficient data management across diverse network environments. Engineered with an AC power supply option and comprehensive port configurations, it provides 24–48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports along with a dedicated 4-port SFP uplink, enabling reliable connectivity and versatile deployment scenarios.
The design of BK780B emphasizes scalability and stacking capabilities, supporting a stacking configuration that doubles the switching capacity for seamless network expansion without performance degradation. Optimized for demanding enterprise and campus networks, it delivers consistent performance for high-density PoE applications, secure communications, and integrated management tools suited for dynamic IT infrastructures.
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BK780B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Hpe
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 120W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- BK780B
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4x SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- BK780B Managed PoE Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.2 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
BK780B Use Case
High-Density Data Center Storage Consolidation
In a mission-critical enterprise datacenter with dozens of 32 Gbps storage arrays and blade servers, the BK780B-HP SN6000 12-pt Single Power FC Switch aggregates I/O into a single 1RU footprint. This delivers ultra-low latency, simplifies zoning management, and boosts rack-space efficiency by 50 %, driving lower TCO and higher resilience under peak workloads.
Seamless Hybrid-Cloud Storage Connectivity
A global financial services firm leverages the BK780B-HP SN6000 12-pt Single Power FC Switch to bridge on-premises SAN clusters with AWS Outposts and Azure Stack. By providing consistent 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance and DCB-grade QoS, it ensures deterministic data flows, accelerates backup/restore cycles by 40 %, and meets strict SLAs for end-to-end data integrity.
Automated Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
An international healthcare provider uses dual BK780B-HP SN6000 12-pt Single Power FC Switch fabrics to replicate critical patient records to a remote DR site. With non-stop forwarding and NS-LOS protection, synchronous mirroring achieves sub-2 ms RPO/RTO, guaranteeing zero-data-loss failover and continuous access to life-critical applications.
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Product Comparison Table 
| BK780B |  658247-B21 |  641146-B21 |  866573-B21 |  AJ821C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 18 inches | 10 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BK780B | 658247-B21 | 641146-B21 | 866573-B21 | AJ821C |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4x SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink slots | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 120W | 150 W | 60 W | 120 W | 120W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | BK780B Managed PoE Switch | Enterprise 658247-B21 Modular Switch | Enterprise 24-Port Stackable Gigabit Switch | Enterprise Class 866573-B21 PoE Managed Gigabit Switch | AJ821C Network Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 100 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 200 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
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Up to 3-Year Warranty Coverage
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
A
Alistair Moore
5
Compact Fibre Channel switch ideal for edge deployments.
T
Trevor Dawson
4
Stable connectivity and straightforward configuration.
M
Marcus Ellwood
5
Good performance for limited port SAN needs.
L
Leonard Price
5
Reliable switch for smaller storage environments.
D
Douglas Fry
4
Consistent operation under daily workloads.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP SN6000 12-port Single Power Fibre Channel Switch?
The HP SN6000 is a 12-port, single-power supply Fibre Channel switch designed for mid-range SAN deployments, offering 8Gb/s performance, advanced management, and high availability in a compact form factor.
What are the key features of the HP SN6000 switch?
Key features include 12 Fibre Channel ports at 8Gb/s, single-power supply design, comprehensive SAN management tools, Hitless Fabric Vision monitoring, and support for fabric zoning and security policies.
What performance can I expect from the HP SN6000 switch?
The SN6000 delivers up to 96Gb/s aggregate bandwidth with 8Gb/s per port, sub-microsecond latency, and hardware-based traffic optimization for consistent, high-performance storage networking.
Is the HP SN6000 switch compatible with existing SAN infrastructures?
Yes. The SN6000 is interoperable with standard Fibre Channel fabrics and supports multi-vendor HBAs and storage arrays, ensuring seamless integration into existing SAN environments.
What management interfaces does the HP SN6000 provide?
The SN6000 supports a web-based GUI, CLI over SSH/Telnet, SNMP, and integration with HP OneView and third-party SAN management platforms for centralized control.
How many Fibre Channel ports does the HP SN6000 switch include?
The SN6000 features 12 external 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports in a 1U rack-mount chassis, enabling connections to hosts, storage arrays, and fabric extenders.
What is the power consumption of the HP SN6000 switch?
The SN6000 draws approximately 75W under full load from its single AC power supply, offering energy-efficient operation with optional redundant power modules.
Does the HP SN6000 switch support hot-swappable components?
Yes. The SN6000 features hot-swappable power supplies and fans, allowing for maintenance and component replacement without disrupting fabric traffic.
What Fibre Channel speeds are supported by the HP SN6000?
The SN6000 supports 8Gb/s native Fibre Channel ports with auto-negotiation to 4Gb/s, ensuring backward compatibility with legacy SAN devices.
What warranty is included with the HP SN6000 switch?
HP provides a limited lifetime warranty with 3-year parts and labor coverage, alongside 24×7 technical support and firmware updates during the warranty period.
How do I integrate the SN6000 into an HP SAN fabric?
Connect the switch to existing HP Fibre Channel fabrics via ISLs, configure zones using HP Virtual Connect or CLI, and manage centrally through HP OneView for unified fabric control.
What environmental specifications does the HP SN6000 meet?
The SN6000 operates in 0°C to 40°C ambient temperatures, 10–85% non-condensing humidity, and meets NEBS Level 3, FCC Class A, and CE Mark requirements for data center deployments.
Does the HP SN6000 support zoning and SAN security features?
Yes. The SN6000 offers hardware-enforced fabric zoning, port binding, login authentication, and Fabric Vision security analytics to segment traffic and protect data integrity.
What firmware version is recommended for the HP SN6000 switch?
HP recommends the latest SN6000 firmware (v10.x or later) to benefit from security patches, performance optimizations, and new management features available on the HP Support Portal.
How can I purchase replacement parts for the HP SN6000?
Replacement parts and spares are available through HP Authorized Resellers or the HP Parts Store; use SKU BK780B to locate compatible modules and accessories.