Description
Introduction to the Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B
The Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B is a Fibre Channel switch developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is a 32 Gigabits per second (Gbps) switch that is designed for use in data center and enterprise environments. The switch is rack-mountable, which allows it to be easily installed in a standard 19-inch rack. It is also hot-plug capable, which means that it can be replaced or upgraded without disrupting the operation of the network.
The Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B features 48 Fibre Channel ports, which provide high-density connectivity for a large number of devices on the network. The ports support Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) and Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) transceivers, which allow for flexible connectivity options and high-speed data transfer. The switch supports various Fibre Channel protocols, such as Fibre Channel (FC), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP), providing compatibility with a wide range of devices and applications.
The switch also supports advanced features such as automatic path failover and redundancy, ensuring that data is always available and that the network remains operational in case of a failure. Additionally, the switch offers advanced traffic management and Quality of Service (QoS) features, which helps to ensure that data is transmitted in an efficient and effective manner, reducing network congestion and improving overall network performance.
In summary, the Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B is a 32 Gbps Fibre Channel switch developed by HPE, designed for use in data center and enterprise environments. It features 48 Fibre Channel ports, which provide high-density connectivity for a large number of devices on the network. The switch supports various Fibre Channel protocols, advanced features such as automatic path failover and redundancy, and advanced traffic management and Quality of Service (QoS) features, which help to ensure efficient and reliable data transfer.
48 Ports Fibre Channel for High-Density Connectivity
The Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel switch offers 48 Fibre Channel ports, providing high-density connectivity for a large number of devices on the network. These ports support Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) and Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) transceivers, which allow for flexible connectivity options and high-speed data transfer.
The high-density connectivity of the switch makes it an ideal solution for data centers and enterprise environments where many devices need to be connected to the network. The switch supports various Fibre Channel protocols, such as Fibre Channel (FC), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP), providing compatibility with a wide range of devices and applications.
The switch also supports advanced features such as automatic path failover and redundancy, ensuring that data is always available and that the network remains operational in case of a failure. Additionally, the switch offers advanced traffic management and Quality of Service (QoS) features, which helps to ensure that data is transmitted in an efficient and effective manner, reducing network congestion and improving overall network performance.
32 Gigabits per Second (Gbps) of Bandwidth
The Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel switch offers 32 Gigabits per second (Gbps) of bandwidth, providing a high-speed and efficient data transfer across the network. This high level of bandwidth is ideal for environments that require high-performance data transfer, such as data centers and other enterprise environments.
With 32 Gbps of bandwidth, the switch can handle large amounts of data traffic, making it suitable for use in high-density environments where many devices are connected to the network. This high level of bandwidth also enables the switch to support multiple high-bandwidth applications and services, such as virtualization, cloud computing, and big data analytics.
The switch supports full-duplex communication, allowing data to be transmitted and received simultaneously, which helps to increase the overall data transfer rate. Additionally, the switch uses advanced algorithms to ensure that data is transmitted in an efficient and effective manner, reducing network congestion and improving overall network performance.
In summary, The 32 Gbps of bandwidth that the Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel switch provides allows to handle large amounts of data traffic, making it suitable for high-density environments where many devices are connected to the network and high-bandwidth applications and services, making it an ideal solution for high-performance data centers and enterprise environments.
Advanced Traffic Management and Quality of Service (QoS)
Advanced traffic management and Quality of Service (QoS) are key features of the Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B Fibre Channel switch. The switch is designed to provide efficient and effective data transfer across the network by prioritizing different types of traffic and ensuring that critical data is given priority over less important data.
The Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B supports advanced traffic management features such as flow control, congestion management, and bandwidth allocation. These features help to prevent network bottlenecks and ensure that data is transferred smoothly and efficiently across the network.
In addition, the switch supports Quality of Service (QoS) features such as class of service (CoS) and priority-based flow control (PFC). These features enable the switch to assign different levels of priority to different types of traffic, ensuring that critical data is given priority over less important data. This helps to ensure that mission-critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and performance to operate effectively.
The switch also supports advanced monitoring capabilities, enabling administrators to monitor and manage the network in real-time, troubleshoot issues, and make informed decisions about network configuration and performance.
Overall, the advanced traffic management and Quality of Service (QoS) features of the Q0U55A StoreFabric SN6600B help to ensure that data is transferred efficiently and effectively across the network, supporting high-performance, high-availability and high-density connectivity.
General Information about the HPE Q0U55A
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# Q0U55A
- Device Type: Switch 24 Ports Fibre Channel
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type : Rack-mountable 1U
- Ports : 24 x SFP+ + 4 x QSFP+
Performance
- Aggregate bandwidth: 2 Tbps Port-to-port latency: 700 ns
- Capacity : Maximum frame size: 2112
Management Protocol
- Remote Management Protocol : SNMP 1, SNMP 3, HTTP, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH, SSH-2, CLI
- Encryption Algorithm : SSL
- Authentication Method : RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, DH-CHAP, FCAP
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ 4 x 32Gb Fibre Channel QSFP+ 1 x 100Base-TX RJ-45 management 1 x console RJ-45 management 1 x USB Type A
Power:
- Power Device : Internal power supply – hot-plug
- Installed Qty : 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Power Redundancy : Yes
- Power Redundancy Scheme : 1+1
- Voltage Required : AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included : 1 x serial cable
- Rack Mounting Kit : Included
