HPE Q0U55B StoreFabric SN6600B 32 Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Overview
The HPE Q0U55B is a 1 RU enterprise class Fibre Channel switch optimized for storage area networks and engineered for high‑density flash and virtualised storage environments. This model supports 32 Gbps port speeds and comes as a “48/24” configuration, meaning 24 ports enabled initially with expansion capability up to 48 active ports via licence. The “Power Pack+” edition includes advanced software features such as ISL trunking, Extended Fabric and Fabric Vision for monitoring and diagnostics. With an aggregate bandwidth of up to 2 Tbps and port‑to‑port latency around 700 ns, the switch supports low‑latency, high‑throughput block‑storage traffic. Its 1 RU rack‑mount form factor with redundant hot‑swappable power supplies is suitable for data‑centre core environments, SAN fabrics, and high‑availability storage clusters. It integrates with the broader HPE StoreFabric ecosystem, allowing unified management of FC fabrics, diagnostics and zoning workflows.
Key Features
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32 Gbps Fibre Channel support in a high‑density chassis
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24 active ports, scalable to 48 via licence expansion
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Includes Power Pack+ software: ISL trunking, Extended Fabric, Fabric Vision
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2 Tbps aggregate full‑duplex bandwidth, ~700 ns latency
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1 RU rack‑mount chassis with redundant hot‑swappable power supplies
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