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Q0U56B Overview
Q0U56B is a high-performance stacking switch designed with a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, ensuring seamless scalability and outstanding performance for enterprise networks. It offers flexible power options through an AC power supply while delivering a rich array of ports including 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink slots, making it ideal for high-density environments and varied use cases.
Q0U56B offers superior stacking capabilities that multiply its switching capacity to meet growing network demands. With advanced features such as POE+ support and efficient memory provisioning, this managed switch is optimized for mission-critical applications, enhancing network performance and reliability in data centers, campus networks, and industrial deployments.
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Q0U56B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Hpe
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / 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
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Q0U56B
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 352 Gbps
- Product Name
- Q0U56B High-Performance Stacking Switch
- Height
- 1 inch
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 8 lbs
Q0U56B Use Case
High-Performance SAN Backbone for Mission-Critical Financial Databases
Scenario: A leading investment bank consolidates disparate Oracle and SQL Server clusters onto a unified 32 Gb SAN fabric using the Q0U56B-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 48/48 Fibre Channel switch. By zoning high-throughput database volumes and leveraging 32 Gb speed, the IT team reduces I/O latency under peak trading loads and simplifies fabric management. Benefit: Achieves sub-500 μs latency, 99.999% uptime and 40% faster end-of-day batch close, delivering predictable performance for mission-critical financial workloads.
Enterprise-Scale VDI Acceleration with 32 Gb Fibre Channel
Scenario: A global professional services firm deploys 5,000 VDI seats across three data centers. Integrating the Q0U56B-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B switch into their SAN infrastructure enables dedicated 32 Gb planes for virtual desktop storage traffic. With HPE Fabric Vision monitoring and NF-Core streaming, the virtualization team isolates VDI I/O, prevents congestion, and maintains consistent user experience. Benefit: Delivers 50% faster desktop login times and 30% reduction in storage contention, while supporting seamless capacity upgrades without service disruption.
Synchronous Multi-Site Replication for Retail Disaster Recovery
Scenario: A national retail chain implements real-time inventory and POS replication between primary and DR sites. The Q0U56B-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B switch provides 32 Gb inter-site Fibre Channel connectivity and hardware-accelerated data integrity checks. Using NPIV zoning, the operations team enforces separate replication paths and ensures zero data loss during failover drills. Benefit: Guarantees RPO=0, RTO<5 minutes and 99.995% application availability, safeguarding revenue streams and customer trust during site-level outages.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q0U56B |  Q0U59A |  BK763A |  658250-B21 |  R0P12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 14 inches | 12 inches | 11 inches | 9 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q0U56B | Q0U59A | BK763A | 658250-B21 | R0P12A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 2 expansion slots for additional modules | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 12 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 120W | 120W | 85W | 75 W | 35W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Q0U56B High-Performance Stacking Switch | Q0U59A SmartStack 9000 | BK763A High-Performance Enterprise Switch | Enterprise Stackable Managed Switch 658250-B21 | R0P12A Enterprise Stackable Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 24 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 352 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 12 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches |
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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
T
Trevor Mills
4
High density FC switch handled core SAN traffic smoothly.
E
Edward Nolan
4
Reliable performance and easy scalability.
V
Victor Brooks
5
Stable under sustained workloads.
J
Julian Forbes
5
Good fit for enterprise storage environments.
A
Andrew Calder
4
Strong Fibre Channel backbone.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6600B is a high-density, enterprise-class Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 48 native 32 Gb/s ports and 48 auto-negotiating expansion ports for high-performance storage connectivity.
How many ports does the SN6600B provide and what speeds do they support?
The SN6600B offers 48 front-panel 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports and 48 expansion ports that auto-negotiate 8/16/32 Gb/s speeds to accommodate legacy and next-gen SAN devices.
What is the total switching capacity and per-port bandwidth of the SN6600B?
The SN6600B delivers up to 2.048 Tb/s aggregate throughput with sustained 32 Gb/s per-port bandwidth and sub-microsecond port-to-port latency.
Which environments and use cases best suit the SN6600B switch?
The SN6600B excels in mission-critical SAN deployments, virtualization clusters, high-performance computing, and large-scale backup and disaster-recovery infrastructures.
Is the SN6600B backward compatible with 16 Gb and 8 Gb Fibre Channel devices?
Yes, the SN6600B provides full auto-negotiation and backward compatibility with 16 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel host bus adapters and storage arrays.
What management tools are supported on the SN6600B?
The SN6600B integrates with HPE Storage Networks Management Console (SNMC) and HPE OneView for centralized SAN monitoring, configuration, and automation.
Does the SN6600B support zoning and quality-of-service features?
Yes, it offers hardware-based VSAN zoning, dynamic port zoning, traffic class-based QoS, and bandwidth allocation to prioritize critical storage workflows.
How does the SN6600B ensure high availability and redundancy?
The switch includes dual hot-swappable power supplies, redundant cooling modules, and non-disruptive firmware updates to maintain continuous SAN operation.
What are the physical dimensions and power specifications of the SN6600B?
The 1U SN6600B measures 43.0 × 43.9 × 4.3 cm, supports dual 750 W AC hot-swap power supplies, and typically consumes 310 W under full load.
How is the SN6600B configured and managed by administrators?
Configuration and management can be performed via an intuitive CLI, web-based GUI, or integrated with SNMC and OneView for automated provisioning and health monitoring.
Which firmware version should I run on the SN6600B?
The SN6600B ships with HPE SN series firmware 13.x or later; applying the latest recommended firmware ensures optimal performance, features, and security.
What security and compliance features does the SN6600B offer?
The SN6600B provides role-based access control, 802.1X authentication, SNMPv3, and RADIUS/TACACS+ integration for secure SAN fabric management.
Can multiple SN6600B switches be cascaded or stacked?
Yes, using high-speed 32 Gb/s ISL trunking, you can cascade up to 16 SN6600B switches in a single SAN fabric for non-blocking scalability.
Is the SN6600B validated for virtualized environments like VMware and Hyper-V?
Yes, the SN6600B is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat, and SUSE virtualized platforms, delivering consistent low-latency storage I/O.
What warranty and support options are available for the SN6600B?
The SN6600B includes a one-year HPE limited warranty with 24×7 telephone support; optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services extend coverage and response times.
How can I enable advanced features or purchase software upgrades for the SN6600B?
Advanced features such as Fabric Watcher and analytics require the HPE SN Series Premium Software license, which can be ordered through HPE sales or an authorized reseller.