Port speedUp to 64Gbps, depending on model

Ports16 to 512 Fibre Channel ports supported

Aggregate switch bandwidthUp to 39.6 Tbps, depending on model and blades selected

Encryption capabilityIn-flight encryption, data at rest encryption, depending on model

Availability featuresHigh availability with redundant hot swappable components, redundant power and cooling subsystems, automatic control processor failover non-disruptive “hot” software code loads, and activation concurrent hardware upgrades.

Media typesThe HPE SN8700B SAN Director supports 64Gb and 32Gb transceivers with the HPE SN8700B 64-port 64Gb high density port blade utilizing 64Gb double density transceivers; the HPE SN8600B SAN Director supports B-series 32Gb and 16Gb transceivers, Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP).

UpgradabilityThe HPE SN8700B SAN Director is upgradable with 64Gb and 32Gb capable FC port blades and the HPE SN8600B SAN Director is upgradable with 32Gb FC port blades. The HPE SN8600B SAN Extension Blade is supported on both the HPE SN8700B and HPE SN8600B SAN Directors providing FC extension (16×32Gb/s FC ports) and IP extension over IP networks (16×1GbE/10GbE and 2×40GbE ports).

Model availabilityThe HPE SAN Directors are offered in two form factors, a 4-slot chassis and an eight slot chassis. The 8-slot offering supports up to four power supplies providing 2+2 redundancy and up to three fan trays for 2+1 redundancy. The 4-slot chassis support requires two power supplies for 1+1 redundancy and two fans trays are required.

Software (optional)FICON CUP, MP Blade Performance Extension, Enterprise ICL License, and Fabric Vision Software

Software (required)HPE Power Pack+ software comes with the HPE SN8700B and SN8600B SAN Director

Form factor14U 8-Slot and 8U 4-Slot (4-Slot is 9U with airflow diversion rack-mount kit)

WarrantyThe HPE SN8700B SAN Director Hardware Warranty is 3-year parts, 3-year on-site (standard business hours, next business day response) and 3-year labor. The HPE SN8600B SAN Director Hardware Warranty is 1-year parts, 1-year on-site (standard business hours, next business day response) and 1-year labor. For more warranty information refer to https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/wc/public/home. Additional HPE support and service coverage for your product can be purchased locally. For information on availability of service upgrades and the cost for these service upgrades, refer to the HPE website at https://hpe.com/support.