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Q1H70B
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 Fibre Channel Switch
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Q1H70B Overview
Q1H70B is a high-performance network switch built on a robust modular architecture designed for enterprise-grade reliability and scalability. It features advanced stacking capabilities, multiple power options including redundant power supplies, and a design engineered for high throughput and demanding connectivity requirements.
Q1H70B offers a rich array of ports, including 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces and enhanced SFP uplink options, ensuring flexible deployment in various network environments. Its scalable performance, optimized power consumption, and support for stacking make it ideal for data centers, core networks, and high-demand enterprise applications.
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Q1H70B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- 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
- Q1H70B
- 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 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 256 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 512 Gbps
- Product Name
- Q1H70B High-Performance Stacking Switch
- Height
- 1 inch
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 10 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Q1H70B Use Case
High-Performance Virtualized Workload Consolidation
In an enterprise VMware vSphere environment, the Q1H70B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 Fibre Channel Switch delivers 24 native 32GbE Fibre Channel ports and 8 expansion ports to form a lossless, low-latency SAN. IT teams achieve multipath I/O resilience and predictable throughput for hundreds of virtual machines, driving 30% faster VM provisioning, simplified SAN management via HPE OneView, and up to 40% lower storage TCO.
Scalable SAN Fabric for Big Data and Analytics Clusters
Data‐intensive organizations deploying Hadoop, Spark or AI/ML clusters leverage the Q1H70B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 Fibre Channel Switch to build a non‐blocking, 32 Gb/s fabric backbone. The high-density switch enables seamless scale-out growth to thousands of nodes, delivering sub-microsecond latency, 768 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth, and end-to-end QoS. Outcomes include accelerated query response times by 50%, streamlined capacity expansion and consistent SLA adherence.
Synchronous Replication and Disaster Recovery
Global enterprises implement the Q1H70B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 Fibre Channel Switch in multi-site disaster recovery architectures to support synchronous block-level replication between primary and DR data centers. Advanced traffic shaping and buffer credits ensure zero-loss data transfers at 32 Gb/s line rate. Businesses realize RPOs near zero, RTOs under 5 minutes, enhanced data integrity, and continuous 24/7 availability for mission-critical applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 Q1H70B |  Q0U54A |  R0P12A |  Q1H71B |  QW937B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 10 inches | 28 inches | 9 inches | 12 inches | 15 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 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 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q1H70B | Q0U54A | R0P12A | Q1H71B | QW937B |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | 2 modular expansion slots | 12 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet Ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 150 W | 35W | 85 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Q1H70B High-Performance Stacking Switch | Enterprise Q0U54A Switch | R0P12A Enterprise Stackable Switch | Q1H71B Enterprise Stackable Switch | QW937B Series Enterprise 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 | 256 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 24 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 512 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 8 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Oakley
4
Stable Fibre Channel connectivity with low latency.
C
Calvin Reese
5
Easy to deploy and manage.
P
Peter Norwood
3
Good balance of performance and cost.
J
Julian Crossman
4
Reliable SAN edge switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/8 Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN3600B is a high-performance 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch with 24 fixed ports and 8 expansion ports designed for scalable, low-latency SAN deployments.
How many ports does the SN3600B switch provide and what is their speed?
The SN3600B offers 24 native 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports and 8 QSFP+ expansion ports, supporting up to 32 Gb/s per port for high-throughput connectivity.
What is the maximum frame rate of the SN3600B switch?
The SN3600B delivers up to 864 million frames per second (MFPS), ensuring consistent, high-speed data transfer across your SAN environment.
Does the SN3600B support Fibre Channel zoning?
Yes. The SN3600B fully supports port-based and VSAN-based Fibre Channel zoning to segment traffic, enhance security, and simplify SAN management.