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QK753C
HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch
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QK753C Overview
QK753C is a high-performance network switch built on a robust, multi-chip architecture designed to support demanding enterprise environments. It features versatile power options with support for redundant AC power supplies, an array of Ethernet ports for both downlink and uplink connectivity, and integrated stacking capabilities for enhanced scalability and simplified network management.
QK753C delivers exceptional performance with its optimized switching capacity and modular design that accommodates growing network demands. It is ideally suited for use in enterprise access networks, industrial applications, and service provider environments, where reliable connectivity, streamlined manageability, and scalable expansion are critical.
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QK753C Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- 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
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- QK753C
- 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
- 8 fixed Ethernet ports and 2 expansion slots
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Product Name
- QK753C High-Performance Network Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
QK753C Use Case
Enterprise SAN Consolidation with QK753C-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-Port/24-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
A global financial services firm modernized its data center by replacing disparate 8Gb switches with a QK753C-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch fabric. The streamlined SAN reduced switch count by 40%, doubled throughput to 1.5Tbps, and cut inter-switch latency by 35 ns. Outcome: simplified management, higher performance for mission-critical ERP and database workloads, and 25% lower power and cooling costs.
Accelerated Backup & Disaster Recovery Using QK753C-HPE SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch
A multinational healthcare provider deployed QK753C-HPE SN6000B switches in its primary and DR sites to support 16Gb Fibre Channel replication over Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF). Real-time data mirroring of patient records achieved sustained 10 GB/s throughput, shaving nightly backup windows from eight hours to two hours. Outcome: near-zero RPO/RTO, regulatory compliance for data integrity, and reliable failover across independent data centers.
Scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with QK753C-HPE SN6000B 16Gb Fibre Channel
A large university IT department built a 4,000-seat VDI environment on HPE 3PAR storage fronted by QK753C-HPE SN6000B switches. The 16Gb active fabric delivered sub-millisecond I/O response and linear scaling as concurrent sessions grew from 500 to 4,000. Outcome: consistent end-user experience, centralized desktop provisioning in under 15 minutes, and 50% reduction in storage contention and maintenance overhead.
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Product Comparison Table
 QK753C |  Q2F23A |  Q9D35A |  691367-B21 |  Q6M26A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 18 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 19.3 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| 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 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QK753C | Q2F23A | Q9D35A | 691367-B21 | Q6M26A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 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 | 8 fixed Ethernet ports and 2 expansion slots | 48 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink slots | 2 expansion slots for additional modules | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink modules; expansion slot for additional modules | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 150 W | 150W | 130 W | 150W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | QK753C High-Performance Network Switch | Q2F23A High-Performance Stackable Network Switch | Q9D35A Enterprise Rack Switch | 691367-B21 Enterprise Layer 3 Managed Switch | Enterprise Modular Layer 3 Switch Q6M26A |
| 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 | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 130 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 260 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Graham Sutton
4
Stable SAN traffic handling.
V
Victor North
5
Easy integration into existing fabric.
M
Martin Blake
3
Reliable Fibre Channel switching.
J
Julian Frost
4
Predictable performance in production.