HPE Q1H70B StoreFabric SN3600B 32 Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE Q1H70B is a 1 RU rack‑mount Fibre Channel switch aimed at SAN fabric deployments requiring Gen‑6 (32 Gbps) connectivity in a compact initial configuration with room to grow. It ships with 8 active 32 Gbps ports, and supports expansion up to 24 physical ports via Ports‑on‑Demand licensing increments. The switch is tailored for deployment in data‑centre storage racks, SAN edges, or array‑to‑server fabrics where low latency, high throughput and future growth are essential. It supports backward compatibility for 16 Gb and 8 Gb Fibre Channel speeds, enabling smooth migration paths as storage infrastructure evolves. The Q1H70B integrates into the HPE StoreFabric ecosystem for unified management, zoning, diagnostics and future‑proof fabric extension.
Key Features
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8 × 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports enabled, scalable up to 24 ports
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Auto‑sensing of 8/16/32 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
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Ports‑on‑Demand licensing allows active port count to increase without hardware replacement
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Low latency switching designed for flash‑optimized storage fabrics
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1 RU form factor suitable for SAN edge or rack‑mount consolidation
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