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BK780B
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
- 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 |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Trevor Dawson
4
Stable connectivity and straightforward configuration.
M
Marcus Ellwood
5
Good performance for limited port SAN needs.
L
Leonard Price
3
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.