HPE StoreFabric SN2010M 25GbE Switch — 18SFP28 + 4QSFP28 Ports for High-Performance Data Center Networking

Designed for modern data centers, the HPE StoreFabric SN2010M 25GbE switch is engineered to deliver fast, reliable connectivity with predictable performance and investment protection. With 18 SFP28 ports and 4 QSFP28 uplinks, this switch provides dense, flexible connectivity that scales with your workloads—whether you’re deploying dense compute, storage arrays, or hyper-converged infrastructures. It supports multi-rate port speeds across 1, 10, 25, 40, 50 and 100 GbE, enabling a single fabric to adapt to current needs and future growth, reducing the need for disruptive upgrades and costly cabling changes. The SN2010M is purpose-built to integrate smoothly within the HPE StoreFabric ecosystem, offering a cohesive, data-center fabric that simplifies cabling, management, and troubleshooting while delivering reliable performance for latency-sensitive applications, NVMe over Fabrics storage, and virtualization workloads. By combining high bandwidth with intelligent fabric management, this switch helps you optimize application response times, accelerate data movement, and maximize the utilization of your server and storage resources.

• High-density port configuration for flexible fabrics: The SN2010M assembles 18 SFP28 ports with 4 QSFP28 uplinks to provide a compact, scalable footprint that supports multi-rate connections in dense server, storage, and virtualization environments. This configuration enables you to connect a large number of server NICs and storage adapters while keeping cabling manageable. The combination of SFP28 and QSFP28 ports makes it easier to implement tiered fabrics, isolate traffic by workload type, and create efficient interconnects between rack, rack-scale, and top-of-rack devices without sacrificing performance.
• Multi-rate, multi-speed performance: With support for 1, 10, 25, 40, 50 and 100 GbE speeds, the SN2010M enables you to consolidate your data center fabrics onto a single switch family. This flexibility lets you deploy 25 GbE connections for high-performance servers, 40–100 GbE uplinks for storage and aggregation, and 10 GbE or 1 GbE where appropriate, all on one fabric. The result is reduced oversubscription, simpler topology design, and the ability to scale bandwidth as workloads evolve—particularly beneficial for NVMe over Fabrics, large-scale virtualization, and heavy data movement tasks.
• Low latency, predictable throughput: The SN2010M is engineered to minimize latency and jitter across the fabric, delivering consistent performance even under heavy I/O and congested conditions. Its advanced fabric architecture supports deterministic QoS and traffic shaping to ensure critical applications—databases, analytics, and real-time workloads—receive the bandwidth and predictable latency they require. This makes it well suited for latency-sensitive operations, remote replication, and high-throughput data transfers between servers and storage targets.
• Comprehensive management and automation: Manageability is at the core of the SN2010M. It offers a robust set of management options, including a CLI, browser-based GUI, and REST/SNMP APIs for integration into automation pipelines. The switch integrates with the broader HPE StoreFabric management tools, enabling centralized provisioning, real-time telemetry, policy-based QoS, and scalable monitoring across the fabric. Operators can automate common tasks such as firmware upgrades, fabric topology updates, and performance benchmarking, reducing manual intervention and accelerating deployment cycles.
• Reliability, security, and energy efficiency: Built to support 24x7 data-center workloads, the SN2010M emphasizes reliability with hardened hardware foundations and resilient software capabilities. It includes secure management features, role-based access control, and auditing to protect sensitive configurations. In addition, its energy-efficient design helps lower operating costs and supports sustainability goals while maintaining strong performance and uptime for mission-critical applications.

Technical Details of HPE StoreFabric SN2010M 25GbE 18SFP28 4QSFP28 Switch

• Port configuration: 18x SFP28 ports and 4x QSFP28 ports for flexible 25 GbE, 40 GbE, and 100 GbE connectivity
• Supported speeds: 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100 GbE across the port types
• Target use: Data center server and storage networking fabric optimized for high-density, multi-workload environments
• Management options: CLI, web-based GUI, and APIs (REST/SNMP) for automation, monitoring, and provisioning
• Ecosystem: Designed to integrate with the HPE StoreFabric family for unified fabric management and interoperability

How to install HPE StoreFabric SN2010M

• Plan your fabric topology by identifying server, storage, and uplink requirements. Map which servers connect to SFP28 ports and which links will use QSFP28 uplinks to minimize oversubscription and optimize latency.
• Physically install the SN2010M in an appropriate rack space and connect power. Ensure proper cable management to maintain airflow and reduce thermal hotspots within the data center.
• Connect devices using correct cables: SFP28 cables for 25 GbE server and storage connections and QSFP28 cables or breakout configurations for uplinks as required by your topology. Verify cable integrity and port mapping to prevent misconfigurations.
• Access the switch’s management interface (CLI or web UI) and assign a secure management IP address on a dedicated management network. Enable secure access controls and set up user roles to align with your security policy.
• Update firmware to the latest recommended release and apply any recommended baseline configurations for your fabric. Configure basic network settings, including QoS policies, VLANs, and any required routing or bridging features for your environment.
• Provision the fabric by adding servers and storage endpoints to the appropriate VLANs and QoS domains. Validate connectivity with baseline tests, measure latency and throughput, and adjust QoS settings to meet application requirements. Document the topology and configuration for ongoing operations and future audits.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the HPE StoreFabric SN2010M best suited for? The SN2010M is designed for modern data centers that require dense, flexible 25 GbE connectivity with 18 SFP28 ports and 4 QSFP28 uplinks. It is well suited for server-to-storage interconnects, virtualization workloads, NVMe-oF deployments, and hyper-converged infrastructure that demands scalable bandwidth and predictable performance.
• Which speeds does the SN2010M support? It supports multiple speeds across its ports, including 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100 GbE, enabling you to consolidate servers and storage into a single fabric with adaptable bandwidth per link.
• How is management handled? Management is provided through a combination of CLI, a browser-based GUI, and REST/SNMP APIs. This enables straightforward day-to-day administration, automation, and integration with monitoring and orchestration tools.
• Can the SN2010M integrate with other StoreFabric devices? Yes. It is designed to integrate with the HPE StoreFabric ecosystem, providing a cohesive fabric management experience across multiple switches and storage/networking devices.
• What workloads benefit most from this switch? Workloads that require high-bandwidth connectivity and low latency—such as NVMe over Fabrics storage, virtualization, databases, analytics, and large-scale data movement—benefit from the SN2010M’s multi-rate, high-density design and predictable performance.