HPE StoreFabric SN3600B
The HPE StoreFabric SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch is an entry-level 1U Gen 6 SAN switch based on OEM Brocade G610 hardware and running Fabric OS. Designed to connect flash-optimized HPE storage arrays such as MSA and Alletra with ProLiant servers, it delivers up to twenty-four 32Gb/s ports in an affordable 1U form factor. The switch scales from 8 active ports up to 24 ports via 8-port Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses, and includes Fabric Vision diagnostics with IO Insight for latency monitoring. Pre-owned buyers must check permanent license strings via FOS CLI and verify the physical condition of included SFP+ transceivers.
Also written as: HPE SN3600B, StoreFabric SN3600B, SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch, HPE Brocade G610
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | StoreFabric |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Apr 2017 |
| Ports | 24x 32Gb/s SFP+ Fibre Channel ports (8, 16, or 24 ports active via PoD licenses) |
| Switching capacity | 768 Gbps aggregate full duplex throughput |
| Power supply | Integrated fixed single power supply or optional dual internal power supplies |
Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)
Used: USD 1,950 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | used | USD 1,950 | 24-port chassis with 8 active ports and 8x 32Gb optical transceivers | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Works together
How the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 1U rack
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 2U rack
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 1U rack
HPE Superdome Flex Superdome Flex 5U chassis, 4 sockets each, up to 8 chassis
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 2U rack
Adapters for the server
P9D94A HPE StoreFabric SN1200E 16Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
P9M76A HPE StoreFabric SN1600Q 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L13A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 1-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Q0L14A HPE StoreFabric SN1600E 32Gb 2-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Storage
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
HPE Alletra 6000 4U rack
HPE MSA 1050 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2050 2U rack enterprise SAN
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF20 4U rack adaptive flash array
HPE Primera 600 4U rack mission-critical array
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32Gb Longwave 10km SFP28 Optical Transceiver
57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- HPE SPOCK (HPE storage compatibility) hpe.com
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used SN3600B: what to check
Verify active port licensing count (8, 16, or 24 ports) using 'licenseshow' command in FOS; check that optics included are genuine HPE 32Gb or 16Gb short wave transceivers.
FAQ
What base port configurations does the SN3600B offer?
The SN3600B is commonly sold as an 8-port active base bundle with 8x 32Gb or 16Gb optics, expandable to 24 ports with 8-port PoD kits.
Does the SN3600B support NVMe over Fibre Channel?
Yes, Gen 6 hardware provides native NVMe/FC support alongside standard SCSI Fibre Channel traffic on Fabric OS 8.x and 9.x.
Buying or selling SN3600B?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE StoreFabric SN3600B Fibre Channel Switch QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27