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HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Ch...
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QR481B Overview
QR481B is a high-performance stackable switch built with a robust modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It is engineered with flexible power options including redundant AC power supply support and offers a comprehensive suite of ports such as 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces and dedicated SFP uplink ports, ensuring reliable scalability and optimal performance in enterprise and campus network environments.
QR481B features seamless stacking capabilities for simplified management and expanded network capacity, making it ideal for high-density applications and mission-critical deployments. Its advanced performance metrics, combined with efficient power consumption and versatile deployment options, address demanding use cases in edge computing, data centers, and branch office networks.
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QR481B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- 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
- QR481B
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 200 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 400 Gbps
- Product Name
- QR481B Next-Generation Stackable Managed Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
QR481B Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Consolidation with QR481B-HPE SN6000B
In a global financial services environment, IT teams deploy the QR481B-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch to aggregate virtual server storage traffic and simplify SAN topology. The result is up to 50% lower latency, seamless workload migration and standardized management across multiple racks, delivering high-performance data access and reduced operational costs.
Campus-Wide Disaster Recovery over Fibre Channel
A healthcare provider uses the QR481B-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch to mirror mission-critical patient databases between two metropolitan data centers. With built-in active power balancing and non-stop forwarding, they achieve sub-second RPO/RTO, guaranteed data integrity and regulatory compliance while maintaining consistent 16Gb performance.
Multi-Tenant Cloud Storage Infrastructure
A managed service provider implements the QR481B-HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch to deliver isolated SAN zones and end-to-end QoS for diverse customer workloads. This architecture enforces secure multi-tenant segmentation, maximizes port density and ensures predictable 16Gb throughput, boosting customer SLAs and infrastructure ROI.
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Product Comparison Table
 QR481B |  Q9D34A |  Q9D36A |  Q9D35A |  AM867C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14 inches | 18 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 15 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | 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 | QR481B | Q9D34A | Q9D36A | Q9D35A | AM867C |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 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 | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 2 expansion slots for stacking modules | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks | 2 expansion slots for additional modules | 8 fixed downlink ports and 4 expansion slots |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 250W | 150 W | 150W | 85 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply, Redundant Power Supply Supported | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | QR481B Next-Generation Stackable Managed Switch | Q9D34A UltraScale Network Switch | Q9D36A High-Performance Stackable Switch | Q9D35A Enterprise Rack Switch | AM867C High Performance Enterprise 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 | 200 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 400 Gbps | 1,280 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 352 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | 14 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Dylan Prescott
4
Handled SAN traffic efficiently without congestion.
V
Victor Hargreaves
5
Power Pack features added flexibility.
I
Ian Broughton
3
Reliable uptime in production environment.
S
Stephen Malory
4
Enterprise quality FC switching.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE SN6000B is a high-performance 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch with 48 fixed ports in and out, featuring Active Power Pack+ technology for enhanced power efficiency and reliability.
How many ports does the HPE SN6000B switch have?
The SN6000B provides 48 fixed 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports on the front panel and 48 host ports on the rear, supporting up to 96 concurrent Fibre Channel connections.
What performance can I expect from the HPE SN6000B?
The switch delivers up to 1.5 Tb/s aggregate bandwidth with sub-microsecond latency, enabling high-speed storage and backup traffic for demanding SAN environments.
Which transceivers are supported by the SN6000B?
The SN6000B supports HPE and industry-standard SFP+ transceivers for 16 Gb, 8 Gb, 4 Gb, and 2 Gb Fibre Channel, ensuring broad compatibility with existing SAN fabrics.