HPE E7Y73A StoreFabric SN4000B Power Pack+ SAN Extension Switch New
StoreFabric SN4000B Power Pack+ SAN Extension Switch
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$8,455.00
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E7Y73A Overview
HPE E7Y73A Storefabric Sn4000b Power Pack+ San Extension Switch - Switch - 42 Ports - Managed - Rack-mountable :
Summary
HPE StoreFabric SN4000B Power Pack+ SAN Extension Switch
Specifications
Overview
| Condition | New |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Stock | In Stock |
General Specifications
| Device Type | SAN Extension Switch |
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| Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 2U |
| Total Port Count | 42 |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front airflow |
Port Configuration
| Fibre Channel Ports | 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
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| Ethernet / FCIP Ports | 16 x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Management & Auxiliary Ports | 1 x USB port, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet management port, 1 x Serial console port |
Performance & Bandwidth
| Fibre Channel Port Speeds | Auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s |
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| Fibre Channel Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s (Full Duplex) |
| FCIP Aggregate Bandwidth | 40 Gb/s |
| Switch Latency | 700 ns (Cut-through routing at 16 Gb/s) |
| ISL Trunking | Up to eight 16 Gb/s ports per trunk (up to 128 Gb/s) |
Networking & Protocols
| Maximum Frame Size | 2,112-byte payload |
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| Maximum MTU Size | 9,000 bytes (Ethernet Jumbo Frames) |
| Classes of Service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HPE E7Y73A available new? +
Yes. This page lists the new condition currently available from BuyRouterSwitch. Availability can change, especially for bulk orders.
Can I request bulk pricing for E7Y73A? +
Yes. Businesses, resellers, MSPs, government buyers and procurement teams can request custom quantity pricing.
Does BuyRouterSwitch ship E7Y73A internationally? +
BuyRouterSwitch ships enterprise IT hardware to customers in the United States and international markets, subject to destination and product restrictions.
What is the primary use case for the HPE StoreFabric SN4000B SAN Extension Switch? +
The SN4000B is specifically engineered for high-performance data center connectivity and long-distance SAN extension. It enables organizations to replicate data securely across geographically dispersed sites, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery readiness while maintaining the high throughput and low latency required for demanding storage environments.
How does the Power Pack+ software bundle enhance the capabilities of the SN4000B? +
The Power Pack+ bundle provides a comprehensive suite of advanced management and monitoring tools. It includes features like Fabric Vision for deep visibility, trunking for maximum bandwidth efficiency, and extended fabric capabilities that are essential for optimizing complex storage area networks and proactively identifying potential performance bottlenecks before they impact your operations.
What kind of port configuration can I expect from the SN4000B switch? +
This switch is designed to provide high-density connectivity to support evolving storage infrastructure. It offers a flexible port architecture that allows administrators to scale their SAN environment easily. By leveraging its versatile port layout, enterprises can maintain robust connectivity between hosts and storage arrays, ensuring seamless data flow across the entire fabric.
Is the HPE SN4000B compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructures? +
Yes, the SN4000B is designed for seamless integration into existing HPE StoreFabric and B-series environments. It supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of storage arrays, servers, and existing switches. This compatibility protects your existing hardware investments while allowing you to upgrade your network's extension capabilities.
What level of reliability and redundancy does the SN4000B offer for critical data? +
Built for enterprise-class reliability, this switch includes redundant, hot-swappable components designed to prevent single points of failure. These hardware redundancies, paired with high-availability firmware features, ensure that your mission-critical data remains accessible and that your SAN fabric maintains constant uptime, even in the event of individual component degradation or power supply issues.
How do I manage and configure the SN4000B in a busy enterprise environment? +
Configuration and ongoing management are handled through HPE’s robust management interfaces, including command-line tools and web-based graphical dashboards. These tools allow administrators to monitor real-time traffic statistics, manage zones, and update firmware remotely, simplifying administrative tasks and reducing the operational overhead typically associated with managing high-speed Fibre Channel storage networks.
Can the SN4000B handle the high-throughput demands of modern storage arrays? +
Absolutely. The architecture of the SN4000B is optimized for high-performance workloads, delivering the necessary throughput to support modern all-flash arrays and high-speed host connections. Its non-blocking switching fabric ensures that high-bandwidth data transfers occur with minimal latency, keeping up with the intensive I/O requirements of today's virtualized and high-transaction enterprise databases.
What is the deployment process for setting up the SN4000B for SAN extension? +
Deploying the SN4000B involves connecting your local fabric and remote extension links through the switch's high-speed ports. The setup process utilizes standard SAN best practices, including zoning and fabric configuration. With its sophisticated hardware and software toolset, you can quickly bridge distant data centers while maintaining granular control over your storage traffic routing.
Can I request a bulk quote for the HPE SN4000B through BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
Certainly. We specialize in supporting large-scale enterprise deployments and can provide competitive bulk pricing for the HPE SN4000B. Simply reach out to our dedicated sales team with your project requirements, and we will prepare a tailored proposal that meets your procurement needs while ensuring your infrastructure expansion project remains cost-effective.
Why should I purchase my HPE networking equipment from BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for authentic HPE enterprise hardware. We prioritize a secure and professional procurement experience, ensuring that your organization receives genuine, high-quality networking components. Our experienced sales team works closely with IT departments to ensure you select the correct equipment for your specific network architecture, providing a reliable partnership for all your hardware acquisitions.
