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Q0U60A
HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 48-port 32Gb Short Wave S...
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Q0U60A Overview
Q0U60A is a high-performance, stackable switch designed with a modern architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It offers robust processing capabilities conducive to enterprise environments, featuring advanced routing, traffic management, and efficient power options, including a redundant power supply to ensure continuous uptime.
Q0U60A provides a rich set of ports with 24–48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink options for versatile connectivity, and its scalable stacking feature allows seamless network expansion for data centers and corporate networks. Its optimized performance, comprehensive security features, and POE+ capabilities make it ideal for critical use cases ranging from campus networks to branch office connectivity.
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Q0U60A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- 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
- Q0U60A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- 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 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP uplinks
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 192 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 384 Gbps
- Product Name
- Q0U60A Enterprise Stackable Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Q0U60A Use Case
High-Performance Storage Consolidation for Enterprise Data Centers
In a 24/7 financial services data center handling multi-terabyte OLTP databases and real-time analytics, the Q0U60A-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B switch connects 48 servers to HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays over 32Gb short-wave SFP+ links. Its non-blocking architecture delivers sub-1ms latency and 1.5M IOPS capacity. Benefit: Achieves up to 30% higher throughput and eliminates SAN bottlenecks, ensuring predictable transaction processing and regulatory compliance.
Scalable VMware vSAN Deployment for Virtualized Infrastructures
In a global enterprise deploying VMware vSphere vSAN across dual data centers, the Q0U60A-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B switch provides deterministic low latency and seamless failover through zero-loss SAN zoning. Forty-eight ESXi hosts connect via 32Gb short-wave SFP+ to HPE Nimble Storage arrays. Benefit: Simplifies SAN management, scales to 10PB of VMs, and boosts VDI performance by 25%, enhancing end-user experience.
Accelerated Backup and Disaster Recovery with HPE StoreOnce Integration
In a healthcare provider environment subject to strict RTO/RPO mandates, the Q0U60A-HPE StoreFabric SN6600B switch links HPE StoreOnce backup appliances and production SAN at 32Gb speeds. Leveraging Fabric Shortwave optics and HPE OneView integration, nightly EMR backups complete 40% faster. Benefit: Reduces backup windows by 2 hours, ensures sub-15 minute recovery objectives, and strengthens SLA compliance for critical patient data.
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Product Comparison Table
 Q0U60A |  Q6M27A |  R0P14A |  AJ822C |  854194-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 14 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| 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 | Q0U60A | Q6M27A | R0P14A | AJ822C | 854194-B21 |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 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+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP uplinks | 48 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink expansion slots | 2 expansion slots for module upgrade | 4 Uplink Expansion Slots | Standard 24-port configuration with 4 SFP uplink slots |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 250W | N/A | 150 W | 75 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Q0U60A Enterprise Stackable Switch | Enterprise Series Q6M27A Stackable Gigabit Switch | R0P14A Enterprise Stackable Switch | AJ822C Stackable Enterprise Switch | 854194-B21 Enterprise-Grade Managed 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 192 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 384 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Gavin Porter
4
Excellent throughput and scalability for core SAN.
L
Leon Grant
5
Integrated SFPs simplified deployment.
H
Henry Maddox
3
Stable operation during peak storage traffic.
J
Julian Spencer
4
Strong enterprise SAN backbone.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb 48/48 FC Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6600B is a 1U, 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch featuring 48 native 32 Gb SFP+ ports and 48 FL_ports, designed for high-performance SAN environments.
How many ports does the SN6600B switch include?
The SN6600B provides 48 short-wave SFP+ 32 Gb/s ports plus 48 FL_ports, supporting up to 96 total Fibre Channel connections.
What throughput and performance can I expect?
Each port delivers up to 32 Gb/s line rate with sub-microsecond latency, enabling over 1 terabit per second aggregate bandwidth in a single chassis.
Is the SN6600B backward compatible with 16 Gb and 8 Gb devices?
Yes. The SN6600B auto-negotiates to 16 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s speeds, maintaining interoperability with legacy HBAs and storage arrays.