Huawei SNS2248 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch

• Enterprise Storage Area Networks: Connect compatible servers and storage arrays through a dedicated Fibre Channel fabric.

• Virtualization Infrastructure: Provide storage connectivity for virtualized server environments using compatible Fibre Channel host adapters and storage systems.
• Database Storage Networks: Connect database servers to shared storage infrastructure for supported enterprise workloads.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Support Fibre Channel connectivity within storage architectures used for backup and recovery operations.
• Private Cloud Infrastructure: Connect compatible compute and storage components in enterprise private cloud environments.
• Financial Services Data Centers: Support SAN connectivity for enterprise storage environments handling business-critical applications.
• Healthcare Storage Systems: Connect compatible storage infrastructure used for clinical, administrative and archival data.
• Video Surveillance Storage: Provide Fibre Channel connectivity where surveillance recording infrastructure uses a compatible SAN architecture.
• Analytics and Data Processing: Connect servers to shared storage used by analytics platforms when their storage interfaces support Fibre Channel.

• 48-Port Fibre Channel Capacity: Provides a high-density switching platform for connecting servers and storage systems within an enterprise SAN.

• Fibre Channel Speeds up to 16Gbps: Supports high-speed storage traffic when connected devices, optics and configurations support the required speed.
• 24 Included 16Gb SFP Modules: The described configuration includes 24 transceivers, helping buyers plan initial fibre connectivity. Confirm module type and compatibility before installation.
• Port Activation Flexibility: Port-on-demand licensing may be required to activate additional ports, allowing deployment capacity to be aligned with the licensed configuration.
• Dual Power Supplies: Provides power redundancy when supported by the hardware configuration and connected to appropriate power sources.
• Dedicated SAN Connectivity: Fibre Channel switching supports storage traffic between compatible servers and storage systems without relying on standard Ethernet switching for the Fibre Channel data path.
• Enterprise Storage Applications: Suitable for storage networking used by databases, virtualized environments, backup infrastructure and business applications.
• Rack-Mount Deployment: Designed for integration into a data center equipment rack, subject to the chassis and rack installation requirements.

• Brand: Huawei

• Product Family: OceanStor
• Model: SNS2248
• Product Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Fibre Channel Speed: Up to 16Gbps
• Physical Port Capacity: 48 Fibre Channel ports
• Included Transceivers: 24 x 16Gb SFP modules in the described configuration
• Networking Interface: Fibre Channel
• Network Type: Storage Area Network
• Power Supply Configuration: Dual power supplies
• Port Activation: Additional port activation may require Ports on Demand licensing
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise data center and storage networking
• Form Factor: Rack-mount switch

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The Huawei OceanStor SNS2248 provides a dedicated Fibre Channel switching platform for organizations managing server and storage connectivity across an enterprise SAN. Its 48-port capacity supports multiple connections within a storage fabric, while speeds up to 16Gbps accommodate compatible storage workloads that require substantial data throughput.
• The described configuration includes 24 SFP transceivers and dual power supplies, which can help simplify hardware planning when the supplied components match the intended deployment. For procurement teams, confirming the active port count and licensing is particularly important because the physical 48-port capacity may not mean all ports are enabled.
• Before purchasing, verify the exact SKU, transceiver type, power supply configuration, compatibility with existing storage arrays and host bus adapters, and the availability of required firmware and support. These checks help ensure the switch fits the current SAN design and operational requirements.