HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch

To stay competitive, IT teams must balance growing workloads with tight budgets. Virtualization accelerates deployment and consolidation, but it can place increasing demands on storage networks. The HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch delivers scalable, high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity to modern data centers, helping you expand SAN capacity without escalating complexity or cost. Built to integrate with existing Fibre Channel fabrics, the SN3000B offers enterprise-grade reliability, efficient management, and predictable latency—critical for databases, virtualized workloads, business-critical apps, and backup pipelines. This switch is engineered to maximize return on investment by delivering dense port capacity, robust uptime, and streamlined SAN administration.

• High-density, 24-port 16Gb Fibre Channel fabric provides scalable SAN connectivity in a single, cohesive device, enabling you to consolidate growth without adding multiple boxes or excessive cabling.
• Designed for data-center modernization, it delivers low, predictable latency and high bandwidth per port to support virtual machines, large databases, and rapid backup/restore operations.
• Enterprise-grade resilience with hot-swappable, redundant power and cooling components promotes nonstop operation, while proactive health monitoring helps prevent outages and simplifies maintenance.
• Comprehensive fabric management features—including zoning, LUN mapping, and configuration templating—enable secure, scalable storage networks that work seamlessly with diverse storage arrays and multi-vendor environments.
• Flexible deployment and future-proofing: compatible with existing FC SAN investments, scalable upgrades, and energy-efficient design that reduces total cost of ownership over the life of the storage network.

Technical Details of HPE SN3000B 16Gb 24-Port/24-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch

• Port count: 24 Fibre Channel ports delivering 16Gbps throughput per port for high-speed storage traffic.
• Data rate: 16Gbps per port in full-duplex operation, enabling fast, predictable transfer of large data sets and VM workloads.
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis designed for dense data-center deployments and easy integration into standard server racks.
• Management: Includes web-based management interface and CLI for streamlined configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates; supports standard SNMP for proactive monitoring.
• Redundancy and availability: Supports hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans to maximize uptime and simplify maintenance in mission-critical environments.
• Interoperability: Built to integrate with existing FC SAN fabrics and storage arrays, delivering reliable connectivity across multi-vendor storage ecosystems.

How to install HPE SN3000B

• Prepare your data center rack space: ensure adequate clearance for ventilation and access to management interfaces.
• Mount the SN3000B in a standard 19-inch rack, securing it firmly to prevent movement or vibration during operation.
• Connect power: attach the primary power cord and, if using redundant power, connect the second supply to an alternate power source.
• Link to the Fibre Channel fabric: connect your FC cables from the fabric switches or storage arrays to the SN3000B’s 24 ports, labeling cables to simplify future changes.
• Power on and access management: boot the switch and access the web GUI or CLI to begin configuration; verify fabric connectivity and port status.
• Configure fabric, zoning, and LUN mappings: define zones to restrict visibility to authorized hosts and map LUNs to appropriate servers, then apply any vendor-specific templates for consistency across the fabric.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary purpose of the HPE SN3000B? A: It is a 24-port, 16Gb Fibre Channel switch designed to connect servers to storage over a Fibre Channel SAN, delivering high performance, scalability, and reliability for data centers.
• Q: How many ports does it have and what speed are they? A: It has 24 Fibre Channel ports, each operating at 16Gbps for fast, low-latency storage traffic.
• Q: Does the SN3000B support redundancy? A: Yes, it offers hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and cooling components to maximize uptime in mission-critical environments.
• Q: Can it work with multi-vendor storage systems? A: Yes, Fibre Channel is a standard protocol, and the SN3000B is designed to integrate with a range of storage arrays and SAN fabrics from different vendors.
• Q: What management options are available? A: The switch provides a web-based GUI and CLI for configuration and monitoring, along with SNMP support for integrated monitoring and alerts.