HPE Fiber Optic Switch Models

HPE offers high-performance Fibre Channel switches like the SN6600B and SN6650B, designed for scalable, NVMe-ready storage networks with advanced automation and monitoring capabilities.Key HPE Fibre Channel Switch ModelsHPE B-series SN6600BThe SN6600B is a 32 Gb Fibre Channel switch optimized for hyper-scale virtualization, cloud infrastructures, and flash-based storage environments. It is NVMe-ready, allowing seamless integration with next-generation storage without replacing existing networks. The switch supports 24 to 64 ports with 48 SFP+ and 4 QSFP ports in a 1U form factor. Features include Ports on Demand (PoD) for scalable port activation, ClearLink Diagnostic Port (D_Port) for advanced diagnostics, and enhanced ISL trunking for high-bandwidth inter-switch links. The Power Pack+ software provides tools for monitoring, security, and SAN management, making deployment and operation straightforward and efficient .HPE B-series SN6650BThe SN6650B is a high-density, 32 Gb Fibre Channel switch with 128 ports and up to 4 Tbps system bandwidth, ideal for all-flash workloads and data center consolidation. It offers automation capabilities through open APIs and Ansible, enabling DevOps teams to streamline SAN operations. The switch provides VM-level traffic visibility, in-flight encryption up to 384 Gbps, and compression up to 192 Gbps. Port On Demand (PoD) kits allow flexible activation of QSFP ports and 32 Gb optics. The SN6650B is designed to maximize performance, supporting up to 200 million IOPS and 566 million frame switching per second .Additional HPE Networking Switch OptionsHPE also offers a broader range of networking switches that support fiber connectivity, including the HPE 6100, 6000, and CX 6200F series, which provide modular SFP/SFP+ slots for optical fiber connections, PoE support, and 1U rack-mountable designs. These switches are suitable for campus, branch, and data center deployments where fiber connectivity is required alongside Ethernet capabilities .SummaryHPE's fiber optic switch portfolio focuses on high-performance, scalable, and NVMe-ready solutions for enterprise and data center environments. The SN6600B is ideal for flexible, smaller-scale deployments with easy scalability, while the SN6650B targets high-density, high-throughput environments with advanced automation and monitoring. For broader networking needs, HPE's modular switches provide fiber connectivity with flexible port configurations and PoE support. These models collectively support modern storage fabrics, SAN automation, and high-speed data center operations .