HPE SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch

The HPE SN2700M is a high-density, low-latency Ethernet switch that sits at the heart of modern data center fabrics. As part of the HPE StoreFabric M-Series, this 100GbE switch is engineered to meet the accelerating demands of data access, sprawling east-west traffic, and storage arrays built on flash technologies. With 16 QSFP28 ports, the SN2700M delivers the speed, scale, and reliability required to empower dense leaf-spine topologies, hyper-converged infrastructure, and large-scale virtualization environments. It balances raw performance with intelligent features that optimize fabric efficiency, simplify management, and minimize latency across multi-petabyte storage fabrics. Whether you are modernizing a private cloud, extending a campus data center, or building a high-performance storage network, the SN2700M is designed to deliver deterministic results and a compelling total cost of ownership.

• Ultra-dense 16-port 100GbE QSFP28 connectivity: The SN2700M is engineered to handle dense leaf-spine deployments and large-scale storage networks, delivering non-blocking throughput and deterministic latency that keeps even the most demanding workloads responsive. By consolidating 100GbE intelligence into a compact, modular switch, it minimizes rack space while maximizing fabric capacity for both compute and storage nodes.
• Low-latency, high-throughput fabric for east-west traffic: Built to minimize microbursts and queueing delays, the SN2700M maintains consistent, predictable performance as workloads move laterally across servers, storage controllers, and virtualization layers. This makes it ideal for NVMe over Fabrics, flash-based storage fabrics, and data-intensive applications that require rapid data access and delivery.
• Intuitive management and automation: The SN2700M integrates with StoreFabric management tools and standard data center automation workflows, offering a consistent CLI and programmatic interfaces that accelerate deployment, policy enforcement, and firmware updates across large fabrics. Its design supports seamless scaling from small to large environments, helping administrators maintain control with fewer manual steps.
• Rugged reliability and efficient operation: Featuring redundant, hot-swappable components and a resilient control plane, the SN2700M is designed for 24/7 operation in data centers. Energy-conscious hardware design, efficient cooling, and robust fault tolerance help reduce total cost of ownership while maximizing uptime and performance during peak periods.
• Scalable, flexible fabric architecture: The SN2700M supports versatile topologies and virtualization-ready features to accommodate multi-tenant clouds, dynamic QoS policies, and rapid growth in storage capacities. It enables fabric provisioning that scales with your organization’s needs, ensuring you can expand without re-architecting your network.

Technical Details of HPE SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch

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How to install HPE SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch

Installing the SN2700M is straightforward for data centers prepared to scale. Begin by selecting a suitable 19" rack position with adequate airflow to keep temperatures in check. Use the provided rack ears to mount the switch securely and confirm that the chassis is level and firmly seated. If your deployment includes redundant power supplies, connect both feeds to separate power circuits to maximize uptime. Attach 16 QSFP28 transceivers or Direct Attach Cables (DACs) to the switch ports and connect them to your servers, storage controllers, and uplink devices according to your fabric design. Establish management access through a dedicated out-of-band interface or a management VLAN and verify connectivity to your management workstation or central control plane. Power on the device and perform basic initialization, firmware checks, and any required feature enablement using the StoreFabric management tools or CLI. Finally, validate fabric connectivity with representative traffic patterns, run baseline latency tests, and monitor key counters to ensure traffic flows correctly across the network with the expected performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the HPE SN2700M 100GbE 16QSFP28 Switch? A: The SN2700M is a high-density, low-latency Ethernet switch in the HPE StoreFabric M-Series, designed to deliver 100GbE performance for data center fabrics and storage networks.
• Q: How many ports does the SN2700M have? A: It provides 16 QSFP28 ports capable of 100GbE connectivity, suitable for dense leaf/spine fabrics and storage-related networks.
• Q: What workloads is the SN2700M best suited for? A: It is optimized for data center workloads that demand fast east-west traffic, including virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, NVMe over Fabrics, and flash-based storage fabrics, with low latency and predictable performance.
• Q: Does the SN2700M support port breakout configurations? A: Depending on the hardware module and firmware, QSFP28 ports can often be configured to breakout into smaller-speed links (e.g., 4x25GbE) to align with fabric topology. Consult official configuration guides for supported breakouts.
• Q: How do I manage and monitor the SN2700M? A: Management can be performed via the StoreFabric management tools alongside standard CLI interfaces, REST APIs, and SNMP for monitoring, enabling automation and centralized control across large fabrics.
• Q: Is the SN2700M suitable for multi-site or cloud deployments? A: Yes, its high-density 100GbE fabric, scalability, and virtualization-ready features make it suitable for scalable data center fabrics, private clouds, and hyper-scale environments.