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HPE BK780B SN6000 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch | 12-Port | Single Power Supply

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The HPE BK780B SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch is an entry-level enterprise SAN switch designed to deliver reliable 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for storage networking environments. Featuring 12 active Fibre Channel ports and a single power supply, it provides a cost-effective foundation for organizations deploying or expanding Storage Area Networks (SANs). As part of the HPE SN6000 Series, it supports virtualization, shared storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business-critical applications while offering an upgrade path within the SN6000 family as storage requirements grow.

OVERVIEW

  • The HPE BK780B SN6000 is part of the HPE SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Series, offering an economical entry point into enterprise Fibre Channel SAN networking. Equipped with 12 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports and a single power supply, it is well suited for small and medium-sized data centers, remote offices, and organizations building new SAN infrastructures. Compared with higher-capacity SN6000 models that provide additional active ports or enhanced redundancy, the BK780B focuses on delivering essential enterprise storage connectivity while maintaining a lower acquisition cost. It supports virtualization, centralized storage, backup, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization, making it a practical solution for organizations seeking dependable SAN performance with a clear upgrade path as business demands evolve.

USE CASES

  • Entry-level Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments
  • VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V storage connectivity
  • HPE storage array connectivity
  • Database server storage networking
  • Enterprise backup and recovery infrastructure
  • Disaster recovery storage replication
  • Small and medium business data centers
  • Remote and branch office SAN deployments
  • SAN infrastructure modernization projects
  • Shared storage for business-critical applications

KEY FEATURES

  • 12 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports
  • Enterprise-class Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
  • Single power supply configuration
  • Member of the HPE SN6000 Switch Series
  • Designed for storage networking environments
  • Low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity
  • Optimized for virtualization platforms
  • Supports shared enterprise storage
  • Suitable for backup and disaster recovery architectures
  • Compact rack-mount deployment
  • Standards-based Fibre Channel interoperability
  • Helps simplify storage infrastructure management
  • Supports scalable SAN expansion through the SN6000 product family
  • Cost-effective entry point for enterprise SAN deployments
  • Enables infrastructure modernization while protecting storage investments

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: HPE
  • Product Number: BK780B
  • Product Name: HPE SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch
  • Product Family: HPE SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Series
  • Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
  • Fibre Channel Speed: 8Gb Fibre Channel
  • Active Fibre Channel Ports: 12
  • Power Supply: Single Power Supply
  • Form Factor: Rack Mount
  • Primary Function: Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity
  • Deployment: Data center and enterprise storage networking

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • The HPE BK780B SN6000 is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a dependable and cost-efficient Fibre Channel SAN switch for smaller storage environments. Its 12 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports provide sufficient connectivity for initial SAN deployments while keeping acquisition costs lower than higher-density SN6000 models. Organizations can standardize on the HPE SN6000 platform today and transition to larger-capacity models as storage requirements increase, helping preserve operational consistency and simplifying future upgrades. It is particularly well suited for virtualization, shared storage, business continuity, and storage modernization initiatives where reliability, compatibility, and long-term investment protection are key procurement priorities.

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