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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
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 120W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- QR480B
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 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
- QR480B Enterprise Stackable Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
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
5
Reliable backbone for SAN infrastructure.
P
Peter Lawson
5
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.
Does the HPE SN6000B support high availability and redundancy?
Yes, the SN6000B features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, non-disruptive firmware upgrades, and port-channel trunking for maximum uptime.
What security features are included in the SN6000B Fibre Channel switch?
It includes role-based access control, RADIUS and LDAP authentication, SAN zoning, fabric binding, and FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules for robust security.
What are the power consumption and cooling requirements for the SN6000B?
Typical power consumption is 250 W, and the switch requires front-to-back airflow; it supports 100–240 VAC auto-sensing power supplies for global deployment.
What is the form factor and rack height of the HPE SN6000B switch?
The SN6000B is a 1U rack-mountable switch, compatible with standard EIA-310 racks and optimized for high-density data centers.
Are additional licenses required to enable features on the SN6000B?
All core features—including trunking, zoning and Fabric Vision diagnostics—are included. Optional licences are available for advanced analytics and SAN automatic protection switching.
What latency and throughput can customers expect from the SN6000B?
The switch delivers sub-2 µs port-to-port latency and up to 1.536 Tb/s aggregate bandwidth, ensuring consistent low-latency performance under full load.
Can the SN6000B integrate with virtualization platforms like VMware and Hyper-V?
Yes, it fully supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and OpenStack through NPV mode, enabling end-to-end visibility and optimized storage traffic.
What is the firmware update and support lifecycle for the SN6000B?
HPE provides regular Fabric OS updates and security patches for up to five years beyond end of sale, plus 24×7 global support with HPE Foundation Care.
How do I configure SAN zoning on the HPE SN6000B switch?
Use the CLI or Web GUI to create zones by World Wide Name (WWN) and assign ports; then activate the zone configuration to enforce host-to-storage segmentation.
What warranty and support options are available for the SN6000B?
The SN6000B includes a 3-year, next-business-day on-site warranty. Optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services offer 24×7 support and rapid parts replacement.
How does the HPE SN6000B improve overall storage performance?
By delivering 16 Gb/s line speeds, sub-microsecond latency and 96-port scalability, the SN6000B optimizes SAN throughput, reduces response times and accelerates data-intensive workloads.
What are the primary use cases and benefits of deploying the SN6000B switch?
Ideal for mission-critical databases, virtualization, backup/recovery and analytics, the SN6000B provides high port density, reliable uptime and simplified management for enterprise SANs.