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Q1H71B
HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch
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Q1H71B Overview
Q1H71B is a purpose-built enterprise switch featuring a robust architecture that integrates advanced stacking capabilities with flexible power options and multiple port formats. Designed to deliver high performance, its scalable design ensures efficient handling of both Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic, making it ideal for networks demanding reliability and rapid data processing.
Engineered for diverse use cases ranging from campus networks to data center interconnects, Q1H71B supports a variety of media types, including twisted pair and fiber, ensuring versatile connectivity. Its comprehensive port configuration, redundant power supply support, and optimal switching capacity with stacking capability position it as a dependable solution for modern, dynamic network infrastructures.
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Q1H71B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 85 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Q1H71B
- 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
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- Q1H71B Enterprise Stackable Switch
- Height
- 1 inch
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 12 lbs
Q1H71B Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Infrastructure Acceleration
In a global enterprise data center, IT architects deploy the Q1H71B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch to interconnect VMware ESXi clusters with shared SAN storage. Leveraging 32 Gb/s low-latency ports and built-in QoS, the SN3600B optimizes VM live migrations, maximizes VM density per host, and guarantees predictable storage I/O. Benefit: Achieves 50% faster vMotion operations, reduces storage bottlenecks by 40%, and elevates SLA compliance for Tier 1 workloads.
High-Availability Database Clustering for Financial Services
A leading financial institution implements the Q1H71B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch to power its Oracle RAC cluster. Its non-blocking architecture, redundant fabrics and sub-1 ms latency deliver zero single-point-of-failure connectivity for synchronous database replicas. Benefit: Ensures 24x7 transaction processing with 99.999% uptime, slashes failover time under 500 ms, and safeguards real-time trading operations.
Scalable High-Performance Computing Storage for Research Labs
A genomics research facility scales its HPC storage network using the Q1H71B-HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch to connect parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS) across hundreds of compute nodes. With 24×32 Gb/s ports delivering 768 Gb/s (96 GB/s) aggregate bandwidth and FEC-based error recovery, data throughput remains sustained under peak loads. Benefit: Accelerates analysis pipelines by 60%, shrinks data-transfer windows from hours to minutes, and supports petabyte-scale datasets with enterprise-grade reliability.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q1H71B |  C8R43A |  834978-B22 |  Q0U59A |  Q2F22A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 12 inches | 18 inches | 14 inches | 12 in |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 in |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q1H71B | C8R43A | 834978-B22 | Q0U59A | Q2F22A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 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 | 24 Ethernet Ports | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots | 2 expansion slots | 2 expansion slots for additional modules | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 85 W | 85W | N/A | 120W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Q1H71B Enterprise Stackable Switch | C8R43A High-Performance Rack-Mount Switch | 834978-B22 High-Performance Enterprise Switch | Q0U59A SmartStack 9000 | Q2F22A Modular 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 12 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 in |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Graham Fletcher
5
Stable 32Gb Fibre Channel throughput.
O
Oliver Radcliffe
4
Simple management and strong reliability.
V
Victor Nash
5
Handles production storage traffic well.
J
Julian Morrow
5
Solid switch for core SAN roles.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb 24/24 Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN3600B is a 1U, high-density Fibre Channel switch offering 24 internal and 24 expansion 32Gbps ports for enterprise SAN connectivity with low latency and high throughput.
What are the key technical specifications of the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B?
Key specs include 48 total 32Gbps ports (24 front-panel, 24 expansion), 1.5Tbps non-blocking switching capacity, 9600Mpps frame rate, sub-1.25µs latency, and dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans.
How many ports does the SN3600B switch provide?
The SN3600B switch provides 24 built-in 32Gbps SFP+ Fibre Channel ports and 24 additional expansion ports for a total of 48 high-speed SAN connections.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the SN3600B?
It delivers up to 1.5Tbps of non-blocking switching bandwidth and can forward 9600Mpps, ensuring consistent low-latency performance under heavy SAN loads.
Which Fabric OS versions are supported by the SN3600B?
The SN3600B is compatible with HPE Fabric OS starting at version 9.4 and supports upgrades to the latest 9.x releases for enhanced security, diagnostics, and feature sets.
How can I manage and configure the SN3600B switch?
You can manage the SN3600B via HPE Centralized Management Console, the integrated CLI, web-based GUI, or RESTful APIs for automation and orchestration.
What SAN features does the SN3600B support?
The SN3600B supports VSAN, NPIV, port zoning, ISL trunking, port mirroring, quality of service (QoS), and advanced diagnostics for robust SAN operations.
Is the SN3600B compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructures?
Yes, the SN3600B is backward-compatible with 16Gbps and 8Gbps Fibre Channel devices and interoperates seamlessly with industry-standard SAN equipment.
What high-availability and redundancy features are included?
The SN3600B includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans, non-disruptive Fabric OS upgrades, and ISL trunking for link-level redundancy and continuous uptime.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the SN3600B?
The SN3600B consumes up to 300W and accepts 100–240V AC; its front-to-back airflow design optimizes cooling in standard 19″ rack installations.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the SN3600B switch?
This 1U switch measures 48.3 cm W x 44.5 cm D x 4.4 cm H and weighs approximately 9.5 kg, fitting standard rack-mount configurations.
What warranty and support options are available for the SN3600B?
The switch includes a 3-year limited hardware warranty and is eligible for HPE Pointnext and Care Pack services for extended support and rapid issue resolution.
How do I install the SN3600B in my data center rack?
Mount the SN3600B in a standard 19″ rack using the included slides and hardware, connect AC power and Fibre Channel cables, power on the switch, and complete initial setup via CLI or web GUI.
What are the recommended use cases for the SN3600B?
Ideal for SAN aggregation, server virtualization, private cloud, high-performance computing, and backup environments, the SN3600B delivers low-latency and high-throughput fabric connectivity.
How does the SN3600B differ from the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B series?
Compared to the modular SN6500B chassis, the SN3600B offers a fixed 48-port 32Gbps configuration in a compact 1U form factor optimized for space-constrained or branch-office SAN deployments.
Can multiple SN3600B switches be interconnected for greater scale?
Yes, the SN3600B supports ISL trunking and switch-to-switch connectivity to scale port count and aggregate bandwidth without sacrificing performance or resiliency.