HP StoreFabric SN6500B - Key Features and Benefits

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HP StoreFabric SN6500B Fibre Channel Switch
Features and Benefits
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Key Features and Benefits
 Delivers 16 Gbps performance with up to 96 ports in an ultra-dense, optimized 2U form factor
 Features Ports on Demand (PoD) capabilities for fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 48 to 96 ports in 24-port
increments
 Provides a flexible, simple, and easy-to-use SAN solution with industry-leading technology
 Supports highly virtualized, private cloud storage with multi-tenancy and non-stop operations
 Offers best-in-class port density and scalability for high-end enterprise SAN switches, along with redundant, hot-
pluggable components and non-disruptive software upgrades
 In-flight compression and encryption included providing efficient link utilization and security.
 Yields exceptional price/performance value
 Provides Adaptive Networking services such as Quality of Service (QoS) to help optimize application performance in
consolidated, virtual environments. The Adaptive Networking and Server Application Optimization (SAO) features are
included by default in all SN6500B switch models and do not require a separate license