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QW938B
HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port/24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch
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QW938B Overview
QW938B is a high-performance enterprise switch built on a modular, scalable architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It offers versatile power options with an AC power supply and redundant power supply support, ensuring high availability in critical network environments. Its port configuration includes 10/100/1000 interfaces with a mix of twisted pair and fiber media type support, designed to meet varied connectivity requirements.
This switch is engineered for stacking and can be seamlessly integrated into larger network deployments, providing increased switching capacity and performance when stacked. With advanced features such as POE+ support, multiple SFP uplink ports, and robust memory and flash configurations, QW938B is ideal for data centers, campus networks, and enterprise scenarios requiring reliable, scalable, and secure network infrastructures.
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QW938B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 85 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 / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- QW938B
- 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
- 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP slots for uplink
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 120 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 240 Gbps
- Product Name
- Enterprise Layer 2/3 Switch QW938B
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
QW938B Use Case
High-Performance Virtualized Data Center with QW938B-HPE SN3000B
In a global enterprise running 500+ VMware vSphere hosts, IT deploys the QW938B-HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch to consolidate SAN traffic, eliminate I/O bottlenecks and deliver sub-3µs port latency. This configuration: • Boosts VM-to-storage throughput by up to 50% • Raises VM density per host by 30% • Simplifies SAN fabric management via integrated HPE Fabric Vision tools Outcome: Accelerated application performance, reduced TCO and streamlined operations in a high-availability virtual environment.
Synchronous SAN Replication for Zero-RPO Disaster Recovery
A financial services organization implements the QW938B-HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch across primary and DR sites to support real-time, synchronous SAN replication of critical Oracle and SQL Server databases. Key benefits include: • Zero-data loss (RPO = 0) with sub-5ms replication latency • Automated path failover and nondisruptive firmware updates • Scalable port aggregation for future growth Outcome: Guaranteed business continuity, regulatory compliance and minimal RTO for mission-critical workloads.
Accelerated AI/ML and HPC Storage Fabric
A research lab interconnects GPU-based compute clusters with a high-density storage array using the QW938B-HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch. By leveraging: • 16Gb FC bandwidth per port • N-Port ID Virtualization for efficient multi-tenant isolation • Predictive diagnostics via HPE Smart SAN Insights the lab reduces data-loading times by 40% and shortens model training cycles by 25%. Outcome: Faster time-to-insight, higher system utilization and scalable infrastructure for next-gen AI and HPC projects.
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Product Comparison Table
 QW938B |  QW937A |  C8R42A |  691367-B21 |  657787-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 12 inches | 11 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 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Lite |
| 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 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QW938B | QW937A | C8R42A | 691367-B21 | 657787-B21 |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | 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 | 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 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP slots for uplink | N/A | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink modules; expansion slot for additional modules | 4 expansion slots available for stacking modules |
| Power Consumption | 85 W | 60 W | 35 W | 130 W | 120W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option |
| Product Name | Enterprise Layer 2/3 Switch QW938B | Enterprise Stackable Gigabit Switch QW937A | C8R42A Advanced Managed Switch | 691367-B21 Enterprise Layer 3 Managed Switch | 657787-B21 Next-Gen 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 | 120 Gbps | 96 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 130 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 240 Gbps | 192 Gbps | 512 Gbps | 260 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.6 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Thomas Reed
4
Performs reliably in our Fibre Channel fabric.
D
Daniel Foster
5
Deployment was straightforward with predictable results.
V
Victor Lang
3
Handles continuous SAN traffic smoothly.
R
Robert Myers
4
Enterprise grade switch with solid uptime.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-port Active Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE SN3000B is a high-density, high-performance Fibre Channel switch delivering 16Gbps per port across 24 active ports for enterprise SAN environments.
What are the key features of the HPE SN3000B switch?
Key features include 16Gbps line-rate throughput, low-latency switching, 24 active Fibre Channel ports, VSAN and zoning support, redundant power and cooling, and SFP+ transceiver compatibility.
Which environments are ideal for deploying the HPE SN3000B?
The SN3000B is ideal for enterprise and cloud data centers requiring scalable SAN fabrics, high-bandwidth storage consolidation, and mission-critical application performance.
What performance specifications does the SN3000B deliver?
It delivers line-rate 16Gbps per port, up to 384Gbps aggregate bandwidth, sub-microsecond latency, and 4 million frames per second switching capacity.