HPE SN6710C 64Gb 24/24 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch

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HPE SN6710C 64Gb 24/24 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch

The HPE SN6710C is engineered to power the SANs of today and tomorrow. Designed for midrange to enterprise environments, this 24/24 Fibre Channel switch delivers high-speed 64 Gbps switching with the flexibility to support 32 Gbps fabrics, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage arrays and servers. Built for performance, resilience, and scalable management, the SN6710C is the backbone of a modern storage area network (SAN) architecture, enabling low-latency access to data, efficient consolidation, and seamless data mobility across the data center.

  • Blazing-fast performance for demanding workloads: The SN6710C provides 64 Gbps Fibre Channel switching capabilities, delivering the low latency and high IOPS essential for databases, virtualized environments, and mission-critical applications. With support for mixed-speed fabrics, it can gracefully handle legacy 32 Gbps paths while maximizing throughput on 64 Gbps links.
  • Dense 24-port design for scalable SAN deployment: 24 front-panel Fibre Channel ports give you ample connections for servers, blades, and storage arrays in a compact 1U form factor, reducing cable clutter and simplifying rack space planning.
  • Short Wave SFP+ optics for flexible connectivity: Built to work with short-wave SFP+ transceivers, the SN6710C enables long-reach connections between servers, switches, and storage arrays—ideal for data center interconnects and campus deployments while maintaining signal integrity and performance.
  • Enterprise-grade reliability and resiliency: Engineered for continuous operation, the SN6710C features robust hardware design, hot-swappable components (where supported), and redundant capabilities to minimize downtime during maintenance or in the event of a fault.
  • Comprehensive management and fabric features: Advanced fabric management, policy-based zoning, and health monitoring empower administrators to optimize performance, enforce security, and simplify day-to-day SAN operations across large deployments.

Technical Details of HPE SN6710C 64Gb 24/24 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch

  • Model: HPE SN6710C (64 Gbps Fibre Channel switch, C-Series)
  • Ports: 24 Fibre Channel ports (front-panel) for server-to-storage connectivity
  • Fibre Channel Speed: 64 Gbps per port maximum; supports mixed-speed fabrics (including 32 Gbps) to integrate with legacy and future storage assets
  • Optics: Short Wave SFP+ transceivers supported for extended reach
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis designed for scalable data-center deployments
  • Fabric Architecture: High-performance, low-latency fabric designed to optimize I/O throughput for demanding workloads
  • Redundancy and Availability: Optional redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components to minimize downtime
  • Management: Integrated management interfaces and compatibility with HP/HPE SAN management ecosystems for centralized control
  • Compatibility: Designed to fit seamlessly into HPE StoreFabric and other enterprise SAN environments, enabling streamlined migrations and upgrades

how to install HPE SN6710C

Installing the HPE SN6710C is a straightforward process that begins with proper planning and ends with a validated, healthy fabric. Follow these general steps to bring a new switch into your SAN environment:

  • Prepare your rack and power: Install the SN6710C in a standard 19-inch rack, ensuring proper clearance for airflow. Connect redundant power supplies if available, and verify power availability and circuit capacity according to your data-center standards.
  • Install transceivers and cables: Insert the appropriate short-wave SFP+ transceivers into the ports and connect high-quality fiber cables that match your fabric design. Ensure cable lengths meet your topology requirements and are compliant with your environment’s latency and distance needs.
  • Physical connections: Connect the SN6710C to adjacent SAN switches, directors, and storage arrays as per your fabric design. Maintain best practice cabling discipline to minimize cross-talk and maximize signal integrity.
  • Initial bring-up: Power on the switch and access its management interface via the console or an out-of-band management path. Verify system health, firmware version, and licensing status. Apply any required baseline configurations for ports, zoning, and fabric authentication if applicable.
  • Fabric configuration: Define the SAN fabric topology, including zoning policies, WWPN registration, and path management settings. Enable NPIV or other virtualization features if your environment requires rapid provisioning of virtual machines or multi-tenant storage access.
  • Monitoring and validation: Enable fabric health monitoring, error counters, and performance dashboards. Run baseline I/O tests to confirm expected throughput and latency across the new switch and its connections to storage arrays and servers.
  • For best results, work with your HPE SAN administrator to align the SN6710C deployment with existing fabric design and security policies. Consistent firmware levels, coordinated migrations, and regular health checks will help ensure the switch delivers the maximum value across the lifecycle of your SAN.

    Frequently asked questions

    • Q: What workloads is the HPE SN6710C designed to support? A: It is designed for high-performance storage area networks supporting virtualization, database workloads, backups, and mission-critical applications that require low latency and high IOPS.
    • Q: What speeds does the SN6710C offer? A: It provides up to 64 Gbps Fibre Channel switching per port, with compatibility for 32 Gbps fabrics to integrate with existing storage ecosystems.
    • Q: How many ports does the switch have and what is the form factor? A: The SN6710C features 24 front-panel Fibre Channel ports in a 1U rack-mountable chassis, delivering dense connectivity in a compact footprint.
    • Q: What optics are supported and how does that affect distance? A: Short Wave SFP+ optics are supported, enabling flexible cabling options across racks and data centers while maintaining signal integrity for longer reach than standard SR links.
    • Q: How do you manage the SAN with this switch? A: The SN6710C integrates with HPE’s SAN management tools and supports standard SAN management workflows, including zoning, NPIV, and fabric health monitoring, for streamlined administration.
    • Q: Is redundancy available for high availability? A: Yes, optional redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components are designed to minimize downtime and support rapid maintenance without interrupting fabric operations.
    • Q: Can I integrate the SN6710C into an existing SAN without downtime? A: In most environments, the switch can be integrated in staged migrations, supporting mixed-speed fabrics and gradual re-architecting to preserve continuity while migrating workloads.

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