HP QK712B Sn8000b 4-Slot SAN Director Switch

Overview
The HP QK712B Sn8000b 4-Slot SAN Director Switch delivers high performance, reliability and scalability for enterprise storage networks. Designed for mission critical environments, this director class switch provides a unified fabric that simplifies management while supporting the most demanding data center workloads.

Key Features

• Four high-density slots for flexible module configuration
• Non-blocking 8 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput per port
• Advanced zoning and security features to protect data integrity
• Redundant power supplies and fans for continuous operation
• Integrated management tools with HP SAN management software
• Hot-swap capable modules to minimize downtime
• Support for both point-to-point and loop topologies

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: QK712B
• Port density: 4 slots supporting up to 48 Fibre Channel ports
• Port speed: 8 Gbps per port (compatible with 2 Gbps and 4 Gbps)
• Switching capacity: 384 Gbps non-blocking
• Latency: less than 200 nanoseconds typical
• Power: Dual redundant 800 W AC power supplies
• Environmental: Operating temperature 0 to 45 degrees Celsius, humidity 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Dimensions: 44.5 cm height (2U), 44 cm width, 45 cm depth

Applications
The HP Sn8000b 4-Slot SAN Director Switch is ideal for:

• Large enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage connectivity
• Virtualized environments with heavy I/O demands
• Backup and recovery solutions that need reliable, low-latency paths
• High performance computing clusters that rely on fast data access
• Converged infrastructure deployments integrating compute, network and storage

By delivering robust performance, easy scalability and comprehensive management, the HP QK712B SAN Director Switch helps organizations protect their critical data while simplifying storage network operations.