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Q9D36A Overview
Q9D36A is a robust high-performance network switch engineered for modern enterprise environments. It features a refined architecture with versatile power options such as an AC power supply and redundancy capabilities, multiple port types including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and 10G uplink configurations, and stacking support that enhances scalability for growing network infrastructures.
The device delivers exceptional performance with a switching capacity of 128 Gbps (256 Gbps with stacking), making it ideal for data centers, branch offices, and mission-critical applications. Its design emphasizes reliability and ease of integration, providing optimized connectivity and efficient power management to support diverse use cases in network environments.
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Q9D36A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- IOS
- LAN Base
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- POE Support
- POE+
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Weight
- 14 lbs
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply, Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Manufacturer Part Number
- Q9D36A
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- Product Name
- Q9D36A High-Performance Stackable Switch
Q9D36A Use Case
Accelerating VMware vSAN All-Flash Deployments with Q9D36A-HPE StoreFabric SN6610C
Scenario: A large enterprise consolidates legacy SAN silos into a VMware vSAN all-flash cluster to meet growing I/O demands. The Q9D36A-HPE StoreFabric SN6610C 32Gb 24-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Enterprise Switch delivers line-rate 32 Gbps connectivity, ultra-low latency and industry-leading port density. Outcome: Up to 2× higher IOPS per host, simplified storage management and 40% lower TCO while future-proofing for AI/ML workloads.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery and Synchronous Replication
Scenario: A global financial services firm implements zero-downtime DR across two geographically dispersed data centers. The Q9D36A-HPE StoreFabric SN6610C supports sub-millisecond, synchronous Fibre Channel replication over 32 Gb links with 24 redundant ports. Outcome: Near-zero RPO/RTO, continuous transaction processing and compliance with stringent regulatory SLAs for peak trading hours.
High-Bandwidth HPC and AI/ML Storage Fabric
Scenario: A research institution runs large-scale genomics pipelines and AI model training on GPU clusters that demand sustained, multi-GB/sec storage throughput. The Q9D36A-HPE StoreFabric SN6610C provides 32 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity to parallel-access NVMe arrays, fully utilizing 24 SFP+ ports. Outcome: 50% faster data ingest and model convergence, seamless scalability and maximized GPU utilization.
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Product Comparison Table
 Q9D36A |  538113-B21 |  Q0U61B |  657787-B21 |  AK242B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11.5 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 | 1.73 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Lite | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q9D36A | 538113-B21 | Q0U61B | 657787-B21 | AK242B |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 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 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks | N/A | N/A | 4 expansion slots available for stacking modules | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | N/A | 120W | 120W | 120W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply, Redundant Power Supply Supported | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Q9D36A High-Performance Stackable Switch | Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port POE+ Switch | Q0U61B Advanced Stackable Gigabit Switch | 657787-B21 Next-Gen Network Switch | AK242B Enterprise Network 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 | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 14 lbs | 16 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Robert Kane
4
Reliable performance with minimal configuration.
S
Stephen Lloyd
5
Stable operation under load.
V
Victor Neal
3
Good choice for edge SAN deployments.
L
Leonard Brooks
4
Predictable and dependable switching.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6610C 32Gb 24-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Enterprise Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6610C is a 1U enterprise Fibre Channel switch offering 24 SFP+ ports at 32 Gb/s (auto-negotiating to 16 Gb/s with short-wave modules) and up to 1.536 Tbps switching capacity for high-performance SAN environments.
How many ports and speeds does the SN6610C support?
The SN6610C provides 24 SFP+ slots capable of native 32 Gb/s per port with auto-negotiation down to 16 Gb/s when using HPE 16 Gb short-wave transceivers.
What is the maximum switching capacity and frame rate?
It delivers up to 1.536 Tbps of fabric bandwidth and a frame forwarding rate of 288 million frames per second (Mfps) for low-latency, high-throughput switching.
Which fibre transceivers are compatible with the SN6610C?
It supports HPE 16 Gb Short-Wave SFP+ transceivers (PN 780286-B21) and is backwards compatible with HPE 8 Gb and 4 Gb SFP+ modules.