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HPE SN6500B User Manual

HPE SN6500B
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HPE B-series 16Gb SAN Switches
Hardware Reference Guide
Part Number: 5200-2547
Published: July 2017
Edition: 8
Abstract
This document provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining the HPE
StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch, the HPE SN6000B 16Gb Fibre Channel
Switch, the HPE SN3000B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch, and the StoreFabric SN4000B SAN
Extension Switch. It is intended for system administrators and technicians with knowledge of
SANs and HPE FC switches.

Table of Contents

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HPE SN6500B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameHPE SN6500B Fibre Channel Switch
Port Speed32 Gbps
Switching ModeCut-through
ProtocolsFibre Channel
Max Frame Size2112 bytes
Form Factor1U
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
RedundancyHot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans
ManagementCLI
Fabric OSFabric OS
Dimensions1.72 x 17.2 x 22.5 in (4.37 x 43.69 x 57.15 cm)

Summary

HPE 16Gb FC Switch Overviews

SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch Overview

Overview of HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch capabilities.

SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch Overview

Overview of HPE SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch capabilities.

SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch Overview

Overview of HPE SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch capabilities.

SN4000B SAN Extension Switch Overview

Overview of HPE StoreFabric SN4000B SAN Extension Switch capabilities.

Installing and Configuring HPE 16Gb FC Switches

Installation and Safety Guidelines

Key safety and installation procedures for HPE switches.

Electrical and Environmental Requirements

Electrical and environmental needs for proper switch operation.

Switch Installation Procedures

Procedures for rack mounting and standalone installation.

Initial Switch Setup and Configuration

Steps for setting IP, date, time, and network connections.

Operating and Managing HPE 16Gb FC Switches

Switch Power Management and Status LEDs

Powering on/off and understanding switch LED indicators.

POST, Boot, and Diagnostics

Information on POST, boot process, and diagnostic tests.

FRU Replacement Procedures

Guidelines for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Specifications and Support Information

Switch Specifications

Physical, facility, and general technical specifications.

Support and Documentation Resources

How to access HPE support, updates, and documentation.

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