HPE SN6500B StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports (96 Ports Active) 16Gb/s SFP+ Managed 2U rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch. Refurbished. In Stock Brand: HPE Part Number: SN6500B Condition: Refurbished Category: Transceiver Key Specs: 96 Port Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the HPE SN6500B today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The SN6500B is a HPE transceiver component with capacity 16 GB, interface Fibre Channel, data rate 16 Gb/s. Pro Disk Network sells the SN6500B for $3,844.21 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the SN6500B compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every SN6500B against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the SN6500B ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the SN6500B same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The SN6500B is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the SN6500B?
The SN6500B is a HPE network interface module with capacity 16 GB and interface Fibre Channel, manufactured by HPE. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of SN6500B
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
DAC cables capped at 7 m — use AOC or fibre for longer runs
SR optic vs LR optic confusion — verify before ordering
Refurbished tier optic does not include retail vendor packaging
Frequently Asked Questions about SN6500B
Is the SN6500B a genuine HPE part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SN6500B as factory-original HPE inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HPE servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the SN6500B compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every SN6500B against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the SN6500B ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the SN6500B same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the SN6500B?
New SN6500B units carry the full HPE manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SN6500B?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
If you are running a multi-vendor leaf-spine architecture (Arista leaves and Cisco spines, for example), order optics coded for each endpoint separately. Optics in DAC and AOC cables are factory-coded to each end and cannot be flashed in-field. Plan the coding split at design time and document it in your network drawings.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Sizing network bandwidth for a leaf-spine fabric using the SN6500B starts with the workload mix. For general-purpose virtualisation, plan 10G server-to-leaf, 25G or 40G leaf-to-spine; oversubscription up to 4:1 is acceptable. For hyperconverged storage (vSAN, Ceph, Storage Spaces Direct), plan 25G server-to-leaf at minimum, 100G leaf-to-spine, oversubscription 1.5:1 maximum. East-west traffic dominates in HCI clusters and starves on oversubscribed fabrics.