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Q6M26A Overview
Q6M26A is an enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch built on a modular architecture designed for scalable performance and high reliability in demanding network environments. It features versatile power options, including support for both AC and redundant power supplies, ensuring continuous operation under various conditions while delivering robust performance.
This switch provides an array of ports such as downlink Ethernet ports and uplink configurations with 10G capabilities, along with integrated SFP ports for flexible connectivity. Its advanced stacking and scalability make it ideal for data centers, large campus networks, and critical enterprise applications that demand high throughput and consistent reliability.
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Q6M26A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Q6M26A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 12 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- Enterprise Modular Layer 3 Switch Q6M26A
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 19.3 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Q6M26A Use Case
HPC Cluster Interconnect with Q6M26A-HPE StoreFabric SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch
In a national research laboratory, the Q6M26A-HPE StoreFabric SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch connects hundreds of GPU-accelerated compute nodes using RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). Benefit: delivers sub-microsecond latency and 24Mpps throughput, accelerating parallel simulations by 40% while ensuring 99.99% fabric uptime.
Scalable Spine-Leaf Fabric for Hyperscale Cloud Data Centers
Global cloud providers deploy the Q6M26A-HPE StoreFabric SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch as spine switches in a leaf-spine architecture to manage east-west VM traffic and multi-tenant isolation. Benefit: enables linear scaling to 20,000+ VMs, cuts inter-node bottlenecks by 60%, and automates provisioning via HPE OneView.
Ultra-Low Latency NVMe over Fabrics Storage Networking
Enterprise storage architects implement the Q6M26A-HPE StoreFabric SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch to support NVMe over Fabrics across distributed SAN arrays. Benefit: reduces storage access latency below 50 µs, triples IOPS, and boosts replication throughput by 2.5× for mission-critical data services.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q6M26A |  C8R44B |  662048-B21 |  QK710D |  QW937B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 19.3 inches | 12.0 inches | 12 inches | 14.5 inches | 15 inches |
| 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 | 32 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 | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | 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 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q6M26A | C8R44B | 662048-B21 | QK710D | QW937B |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 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 | N/A | 24 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet Ports, 4 Uplink Combo Ports | 24 x RJ45, 4 x SFP | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 150W | 85 W | 65 W | 35 W | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Enterprise Modular Layer 3 Switch Q6M26A | C8R44B Network Switch | 662048-B21 Stackable Managed Switch | QK710D Gigabit Managed 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 | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 8 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nathan Doyle
5
Stable 100GbE connectivity for compute clusters.
A
Aaron Mitchell
5
Simple integration into existing fabric.
C
Caleb Turner
5
Low latency and consistent performance.
S
Scott Howard
4
Reliable choice for high bandwidth workloads.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN2700M is a high-performance Ethernet switch featuring 16 QSFP28 ports that deliver up to 100 GbE per port for demanding data center and storage networking environments.
What are the key performance specifications of the SN2700M switch?
The SN2700M provides 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity, 2.4 Bpps packet forwarding rate, and sub-microsecond latency to support high-throughput, low-latency applications.
How many ports and what port types does the SN2700M offer?
It offers 16 QSFP28 ports, each supporting native 100 GbE or breakout to four 25 GbE channels, enabling up to 64 independent 25 GbE links.
Which transceiver modules and cables are supported?
The switch supports QSFP28 DAC/AOC copper and active optical cables, plus SR4, LR4, CWDM4, PSM4, and BiDi transceivers for up to 10 km reach.
What management interfaces are available?
The SN2700M features an intuitive web GUI, SSH/CLI, RESTful API, and SNMP v1/2c/3 for comprehensive remote and automated management.
What firmware or operating system does the SN2700M run?
It runs HPE’s Fabric OS (formerly ArubaOS-CX), which delivers advanced telemetry, scripting, and programmable automation for dynamic network environments.
Can I stack or cluster multiple SN2700M switches?
Yes, you can VLT+ (Virtual Link Trunking) cluster up to 10 switches for active-active resiliency and simplified multi-rack deployments.
What security features are built in?
The switch includes MAC lockdown, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, 802.1X authentication, ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+ integration, and secure boot.
What redundancy and high-availability features does it support?
It offers dual hot-swappable power supplies, redundant fans, VRRP, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), and nonstop routing for zero-impact upgrades.
What is the typical power consumption and thermal profile?
Max power draw is 550 W, average operating power is 300 W, and it supports front-to-back airflow for optimized data center cooling.
Is the SN2700M compatible with HPE Synergy and SimpliVity platforms?
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with HPE Synergy composable infrastructure and HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged nodes for unified management.
How does the SN2700M support virtualization and cloud deployments?
It supports VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS L2VPN, and multi-tenant QoS policies to segment and scale cloud and virtualized workloads.
What environmental standards does the switch meet?
The SN2700M is RoHS-compliant, NEBS-level 3-ready, and operates in 0–40 °C with 5–90 % non-condensing humidity.
What warranty and support options are available?
It comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty by default. Optional HPE Foundation Care and Datacenter Care support services are available.
What typical use cases does the SN2700M address?
Ideal for high-performance computing, AI/ML data pipelines, storage networking, cloud aggregation, and spine-leaf data center fabrics.
How do I configure breakout cables on the QSFP28 ports?
Insert a compatible 4×25 GbE breakout cable; the switch auto-detects and provisions each channel without manual port mapping.