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QR480B
HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/48-port Active Fibre Channel Switch
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QR480B Overview
QR480B is an enterprise-grade stackable switch designed with a robust architecture to deliver high-performance connectivity across diverse networking environments. It offers flexible power options with a redundant AC power supply, a variety of ports including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and uplink options, and built-in stacking capability to enhance scalability and network resilience.
QR480B provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features optimized for critical data applications and efficient network management. Its compact rack-mount design, high switching capacity, and advanced memory configuration make it a preferred solution for scalable campus networks, data centers, and branch office deployments.
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QR480B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- POE Support
- POE+
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 640 Gbps
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Power Consumption
- 120W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- QR480B
- Product Name
- QR480B Enterprise Stackable Switch
QR480B Use Case
Accelerating Tier-1 Financial Trading Applications
A global financial services firm deploys the QR480B-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port Active Fibre Channel Switch to deliver sub-microsecond latency and 750K IOPS per port for mission-critical trading platforms. The result is 30% faster transaction processing, 99.999% uptime with dual-power redundancy, and simplified NPIV zoning, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Scalable VMware Virtualization Infrastructure
A cloud service provider integrates the QR480B-HPE SN6000B 16Gb switch into its VMware vSphere clusters, leveraging dynamic NPIV zoning, N_Port Trunking, and end-to-end QoS to support over 500 VMs per cluster. This delivers predictable storage performance during peak workloads, reduces VM storage latency by 25%, and scales non-disruptively to 1,152 ports per fabric while centralizing management.
High-Availability Disaster Recovery and Data Replication
A multinational enterprise implements synchronous and asynchronous replication between primary and DR sites using QR480B-HPE SN6000B switches with advanced buffer credit management and long-distance ISL trunking. Achieving RPO under 30 seconds, RTO under 15 minutes, and 95% bandwidth utilization, the solution ensures business continuity with secure, low-latency data replication and rapid failover.
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Product Comparison Table
 QR480B |  QK754C |  QW937A |  466482-B21 |  Q2F21A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14 inches | 12 in | 12 inches | 11 inches | 14 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 | 1.75 in | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | 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 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QR480B | QK754C | QW937A | 466482-B21 | Q2F21A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 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 | N/A | 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink slots, 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | N/A | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplink slots | 4 Expansion Slots for modular ports |
| Power Consumption | 120W | N/A | 60 W | 45 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | QR480B Enterprise Stackable Switch | QK754C Enterprise Stackable Switch | Enterprise Stackable Gigabit Switch QW937A | Enterprise Stackable Switch 466482-B21 | Q2F21A High-Performance 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 | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 96 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 192 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 6 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 in | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jason Parker
4
Smooth deployment and consistent uptime.
N
Neil Anderson
5
Strong throughput for storage intensive applications.
C
Colin Wright
3
Reliable backbone for SAN infrastructure.
P
Peter Lawson
4
Solid enterprise switching performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/48-port Active Fibre Channel Switch (SKU QR480B)?
The HPE SN6000B (SKU QR480B) is a high-performance 16 Gb/s Active Fibre Channel switch with 48 front-panel and 48 rear-panel ports, designed for enterprise SAN environments requiring low latency and high throughput.
How many ports does the HPE SN6000B 16Gb switch support and at what speed?
The SN6000B provides 96 total Fibre Channel ports—48 on the front and 48 on the rear—each supporting 16 Gb/s line rate for optimal SAN performance.
Is the HPE SN6000B compatible with existing 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel infrastructure?
Yes, the SN6000B offers full backward compatibility with 8 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel devices, enabling seamless integration into mixed-speed SAN environments.
What management tools and interfaces are available on the SN6000B switch?
The switch supports HPE Onboard Administrator, CLI via SSH or Telnet, SNMP v3, and RESTful API for automated provisioning and centralized SAN management.