HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series SN3700B

Overview

The HPE Storage Fibre Channel Switch B-series SN3700B is a high-performance, entry-level 64Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for small to medium-sized enterprises. Housed in a compact 1U form factor, it offers scalability from 8 to 24 ports, making it ideal for hyper-scale virtualization, cloud infrastructures, and flash-based storage environments. With advanced Gen7 technology, it delivers improved throughput and low latency, supporting NVMe storage with 40% lower switching latency compared to 32Gb switches.

Features

• Scalability: Supports dynamic Ports on Demand (PoD) capabilities, enabling cost-effective scaling from 8 to 24 ports.
• High Performance: Provides an aggregate throughput of up to 1.536 Tbps, with 64Gb and 32Gb optics options.
• Advanced Technology: Utilizes Gen7 64Gb Fibre Channel technology for a self-optimizing and self-healing autonomous SAN.
• NVMe Ready: Enhances performance for NVMe storage with significantly reduced switching latency.
• Compact Design: 1U form factor suitable for space-constrained data centers.
• Ease of Use: Simplified deployment with minimal configuration steps.
• Comprehensive Management: Includes HPE PowerPack+ Software for advanced SAN management and monitoring.

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