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SN2Z4816UP
Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 Fiber Switch,BROCADE,Port On Demand...
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SN2Z4816UP-Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 Fiber Switch,BROCADE,Port On Demand,12-Port Activate SN2Z4816UP (with 12*16Gb Multimode SFPs),for SNS2248 is a high-performance fiber switch engineered for advanced network management. Designed to integrate seamlessly into environments running virtualization, cloud suites, and other IT management software, this switch supports key operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android when used as part of a managed network infrastructure, and it comes without a traditional software license requirement.
Targeted at enterprise deployments, this device leverages Port On Demand technology and BROCADE innovation to deliver optimized connectivity and scalability. Delivered as a physical product with vendor support, it fits perfectly in settings ranging from small businesses to large educational and government organizations, enhancing productivity and network reliability without an activation process.
SN2Z4816UP price is $11,993.64, a 57% saving from the Huawei list price of $27,892.17. SN2Z4816UP is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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| Activation Type | Not Required | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Delivery Method | Physical Media | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| License Key Included | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | SN2Z4816UP-Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 Fiber Switch,BROCADE,Port On Demand,12-Port Activate SN2Z4816UP (with 12*16Gb Multimode SFPs),for SNS2248 | LIC-S5A-SNAP-Huawei OceanStor S5600T V1 HyperImage SnapShot Function LIC-S5A-SNAP | LIC-S6A-COPY-Huawei OceanStor S6800T V1 HyperCopy Lun Copy Function LIC-S6A-COPY | LIC-S5B-TP-Huawei OceanStor S5800T V1 HyperThin Thin Provisioning Function LIC-S5B-TP | LIC-S3A-SNAP-2-Huawei OceanStor S2200T V1 HyperImage SnapShot Function LIC-S3A-SNAP-2 |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Product Type | Other | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Network Management | Backup | Virtualization | Other | Backup |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
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Port activation expanded SAN capacity smoothly.
Reliable 16Gb Fibre Channel upgrade.
Stable performance across activated ports.
Professional SAN scalability enhancement.
Consistent throughput after upgrade.
Dependable integration within fabric.
SKU SN2Z4816UP is a 12-port activation license for the Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 Fiber Switch, bundled with 12×16 Gb/s multimode SFP transceivers.
SN2Z4816UP is specifically designed to activate ports on the Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 Fiber Switch.
The SN2Z4816UP license enables 12 Fibre Channel ports at 16 Gb/s each on the SNS2248 switch.
SN2Z4816UP includes 12 multimode 16 Gb/s SFP+ transceivers for up to 150 meters of OM3/OM4 fiber connectivity.
Port on Demand licensing allows you to purchase and activate only the exact number of switch ports you need, scaling capacity as requirements grow.
Install the license via the Brocade Fabric OS CLI or WebTools GUI and insert the 16 Gb/s SFP modules into the switch’s SFP+ slots.
Yes, the SNS2248 supports mixed port speeds; SN2Z4816UP simply activates 12 ports at 16 Gb/s while other ports can remain at 8 Gb/s.
Activating 12×16 Gb/s ports doubles the per-port bandwidth and increases aggregate throughput by up to 192 Gb/s on the SNS2248.
Yes, you can insert or remove the SFP modules and apply the license without powering down the SNS2248 switch.
SN2Z4816UP uses Brocade Fabric OS for zoning, monitoring, diagnostics, and integration with standard SAN management tools.
The SNS2248 platform offers redundant power supplies and fans; SN2Z4816UP-activated ports inherit the switch’s built-in high-availability features.
Ideal for enterprise SANs requiring cost-effective port expansion, high-density fibre connectivity, and scalable storage networking.
Operating temperature: 0–45 °C; storage temperature: –25–70 °C; relative humidity: 10–85% non-condensing.
Huawei provides a one-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects, extendable with Huawei support contracts.
Firmware updates for ports activated by SN2Z4816UP are managed through Brocade Fabric OS via CLI or GUI with no additional licensing.
Yes, the included 16 Gb/s multimode SFPs are fully compliant with the Fibre Channel Gen 5 standard.
Huawei offers 24×7 technical support, software updates, and advanced replacement services through its global partner network.