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HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-
port 16Gb FC Switch
(MDS9148S)
Overview
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HPE SN6010C 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (MDS9148S)
The SN6010C 16Gb Fabric Switch (MDS 9148S) is a high-performance, flexible, cost-effective platform providing high-density,
line
SN6010C switch offers outstanding value by providing
compact one
offers the densities required to scale from an entry
enterprise SANs. The SN6010C delivers a non
The
series Device Manager quick configuration wizard, which allows it to be deployed quickly and easily in
networks of any size. Powered by C
OS Software, it includes storage networking features and functions and is
compatibl
and 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, providing transparent, end-to-end service delivery in core-edge deployments.
HPE StoreFabric SN6010C FC Switch
Key Features and Benefits
• High Performance with exceptional flexibility at a low cost
-rate16-Gbps ports for storage networking deployments in small, medium-sized, and large enterprise environments. The
high-availability, flexibility, and ease of use at a cost-effective price in a
-rack-unit (1RU) form factor. With the ability to expand from 12 to 48 ports in 12-port increments, the SN6010C
-level departmental switch to top-of-rack switch to edge connectivity in
-blocking architecture, with all 48 16-Gbps ports operating at line rate concurrently.
SN6010C supports the C-
-series MDS 9000 NX-
e with C-series SN8000C (MDS 9500) and SN8500C (MDS 9700) Series Multilayer Directors and C-series MDS 9100
- Up to 768 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth in a 1 rack unit (RU)
- Up to 48 autosensing Fibre channel ports capable of speeds of 4/8/16 Gbps
- Pay as you grow flexibility with on-demand port activation licenses
• Intelligent storage networking services at a cost effective price
- N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) technology to provide independent management for each virtual machine
- N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and fabric-port (F-port) channeling features to enable scaling of SANs without
reaching Fibre Channel domain ID limits
• High Availability Platform
- Designed for environments in which downtime is unacceptable
- Non-disruptive software upgrades, dual hot swappable power supplies, and hot swappable fans
- VSANs for fault isolation and PortChannels for Inter-Switch Link (ISL) resiliency
• Simplified Management
- Supports SAN plug and play capability
- Built in storage network management
- Reduced total cost of ownership
QuickSpecs
HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-port 16Gb FC Switch (MDS9148S)
Product Highlights
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Industry leading 16-Gb
Performance Capability
The switch offers full non-blocking 16-Gbps Fibre Channel performance on 48 line-rate ports and an
Scalability
The SN6010C switch comes in two preconfigured models of 12 or 48 ports. The 12-port SN6010C
SN6010C 12-port FC Upgrade License for total scalability of 48 ports.
Cost Effective Intelligent
The SN6010C switch comes standard in a compact, extremely cost-effective design that simplifies
quire the optional MDS 9100
VSAN, an industry standard for fabric virtualization capabilities, enables more efficient storage network
switch customers the flexibility to add, move, or replace servers
aggregate bandwidth of 768 Gbps in each direction in a 1 Rack unit form factor.
model may be upgraded onsite to enable additional ports in 12-port increments by adding the
Storage networking
deployment and administration of small and medium-scale storage-area networks (SANs) and as an
edge switch in a larger enterprise. Please note that some services listed re
Enterprise Package License.
N-Port ID Virtualization NPIV):
N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), a standard Fibre Channel protocol feature, individual virtual machines
assume a full identity on the SAN so that Fibre Channel services such as zoning, Quality of Service
(QoS), performance monitoring, and security can be provided to each virtual machine.
VSANs:
use by creating hardware-based isolated environments within a single physical SAN fabric or switch.
Up to 32 VSANs are supported per switch. Each VSAN can be zoned as a typical SAN and maintains its
own fabric services and management domains for added scalability and resilience. VSANs allow the
cost of SAN infrastructure to be shared among more users, while helping ensure segregation of traffic
and retaining independent control of configuration on a VSAN-by-VSAN basis.
PortChannels:
PortChannels allow users to aggregate up to 16 physical ISLs into a single logical bundle, providing
optimized bandwidth use across all links. The bundle can consist of any port from the switch, helping
ensure that the bundle remains active even in the event of a port failure.
FlexAttach:
The FlexAttach feature gives SN6010C
easily without the need to reconfigure SAN switches or storage arrays. It provides this flexibility by
virtualizing the SAN identity of a server, which enables a server to retain its SAN identity even if the
server is moved or replaced.
Quality of Service (QoS):
The Quality of Service (QoS) feature allows traffic to be classified into four distinct levels for service
differentiation. QoS can be applied to help ensure that Fibre Channel data traffic for latency-sensitive
applications receives higher priority over throughput-intensive applications such as data warehousing.
F-port trunking and channeling:
The F-port trunking feature enables multiple VSANs to be transported on the uplink from a SN6010C
switch operating in NPV mode to the core switch. This feature will allow the consolidation of uplinks
ports necessary for extending VSAN connectivity to the NP device.
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HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-port 16Gb FC Switch (MDS9148S)
Product Highlights
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The F-port channeling feature enables up to 16 physical uplinks between a SN6010C switch operating
level hardware allow any port in a system or in a fabric to be
High Availability
The SN6010C switch is designed for environments in which downtime is unacceptable. It offers:
Simplified Storage
The SN6010C comes standard with three principal modes of management: the C-series MDS 9000
to storage to be set up quickly and easily in a single step using an intuitive GUI.
Interoperability
Offers compatibility with a broad range of Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers and operating systems, as
well as disk and tape storage devices; see current compatibility matrix.
Diagnostics
• Embedded diagnostics
Software Components, Included
in NPV mode and the core switch to be bundled into a PortChannel.
Advanced traffic management features, such as fabricwide quality of service (QoS) and Inter-VSAN
Routing (IVR), among others, are included with the optional HPE MDS 9100 Enterprise Package
License.
IVR (MDS 9000 NX-OS Software Release 6.2.9)
VSANs and Inter-VSAN routing (IVR) enable deployment of large-scale multisite and heterogeneous
SAN topologies. Integrated VSANs in portpartitioned into any VSAN. Integrated IVR provides line-rate routing between any of the ports in a
system or in a fabric without the need for external routing appliances.
• Non-disruptive software upgrades
• Process monitoring and stateful process restart
• Per-VSAN fabric services
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supply and redundant, hot-swappable power supply and
fan trays
• Hot-swappable C-series SFP and SFP+ optics
• PortChannels for Inter-Switch Link (ISL) resiliency
• F-port Channeling for resiliency on uplinks from a SN6010C switch operating in NPV mode
• Online diagnostics
Management
Family CLI, the Quick Configuration Wizard, and the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
Command Line Interface (CLI):
The C-series MDS 9000 Family CLI is easy to learn and delivers broad management capabilities. The Cseries MDS 9000 Family CLI is an extremely efficient and direct interface designed to provide optimal
capabilities to administrators in enterprise environments.
Quick Configuration Wizard:
The Quick Configuration Wizard helps eliminate management complexity and creates a readily available
SAN environment for small- and midsized-business (SMB) applications. The wizard allows server access
• Network analysis
QuickSpecs
HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-port 16Gb FC Switch (MDS9148S)
Product Highlights
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NX-OS
SN6010C includes the Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Software operating system version 6.2(9) or higher,
also includes VSAN support, PortChannels, extended fabrics, and hardware-enforced zoning.
on. Cisco Data Center Network Manager may be used
API for integration with third-party and user developed management tools.
Software Components, Optional
HPE StoreFabric
Upgrade License
The flexibility of the SN6010C switch is provided by the C-series SN6010C 12-port 16Gb FC Upgrade
Manager
spot analysis, centralized management services and advanced application integration.
HPE MDS 9100
HP's C-series MDS switches have a set of advanced traffic engineering and advanced security features
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Cisco Data Center Network Manager, and a set of configuration, maintenance and diagnostics tools. It
Cisco Data Center
Network Manager
SN6010C 12-Port
HPE StoreFabric Data
Center Network
Package
Enterprise Package
License
Cisco Data Center Network Manager is a responsive, easy-to-use Java application that simplifies
management across multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Data Center Network Manager enables
administrators to perform vital tasks such as topology discovery, fabric configuration and verification,
LUN security, monitoring, and fault resolution. All functions are available through a secure interface,
which enables remote management from any locati
independently or in conjunction with third-party management applications. Cisco provides an extensive
license, which allows the addition of twelve 16-Gbps ports.
The "Standard" Cisco Data Center Network Manager software that is included at no charge with the
SN6010C Switch provides basic switch configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. HP's C-series
StoreFabric Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Package (for the SN6000C Fabric Switches)
extends Cisco Data Center Network Manager by providing historical performance data collection for
network traffic hot-
that are recommended for all Enterprise SANs. These features are bundled together in a management
application called the HPE MDS 9100 Enterprise Package. Please refer to Cisco’s MDS Enterprise
Package Data Sheet for more
information:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/storage-networking/mds-9000-
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HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-port 16Gb FC Switch (MDS9148S)
HPE Support Services and Warranty Information
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Warranty
(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty; 1-year parts; 1-year on-site (8x5, next business day response) and 1-year
recommended.
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NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. Hardware or
Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly
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