Replacement for SN6500B: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the SN6500B (HPE SN6500B StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports (96 Ports Active) 16Gb/s SFP+ Managed 2U rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships HP drop-in replacements and equivalent modern parts from US inventory. Every alternate below is in-stock today with same-day shipping for orders placed before 2pm ET. If your unit is still under warranty, contact our engineering team — we offer cross-shipping for B2B customers on Net 30 terms.
About the SN6500B
| SKU | SN6500B |
|---|---|
| Product | HPE SN6500B StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports (96 Ports Active) 16Gb/s SFP+ Managed 2U rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch |
| Current price | $3,844.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View SN6500B › |
Drop-in replacements for SN6500B
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
720966-001 - HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports + 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel SFP+ Rack-Mountable 2U Managed Network Switch
SKU: 720966-001
Price: $6,242.11
HPE JG960-61101 HP JG960-61101 OfficeConnect 1950 Series 1950-24G-2SFP+-2XGT 24 x RJ-45 Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 2 x SFP+ Ports + 2 x Dual Personality RJ-45/SFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Rack-mountable
SKU: JG960-61101
Price: $640.00
HPE JL806-61101 Aruba Instant On 1960-24G-2XGT-2SFP+ 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Smart-Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL806-61101
Price: $721.05
HPE JL806-61021 Aruba Instant On 1960-24G-2XGT-2SFP+ 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2+ Smart-Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL806-61021
Price: $721.05
HPE JL806-61001 Aruba Instant On 1960-24G-2XGT-2SFP+ 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Smart-Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL806-61001
Price: $721.05
HPE JL808-61001 Aruba Instant ON 1960-48G-2XGT-2SFP+ 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL808-61001
Price: $1,073.68
HPE JL808-61101 Aruba Instant ON 1960-48G-2XGT-2SFP+ 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer3 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL808-61101
Price: $1,073.68
HPE JL809-61001 Aruba Instant On 1960 48-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE (CL4 and CL6) 2-Ports 10GbE SFP+ 2-Ports 10GBase-T Layer 2 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JL809-61001
Price: $1,955.79
C8R45B - HP Store Fabric SN6500B 16GB 96-Port/48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch - Switch - 48 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable
SKU: C8R45B
Price: $1,471.58
720967-001 - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: 720967-001
Price: $2,963.16
C8R45A - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: C8R45A
Price: $8,594.74
HP C8R45A#ABA StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: C8R45A-ABA
Price: $15,668.21
How we pick replacements
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Drop-in compatibility — same form factor (2.5"/3.5", PCIe slot, SFP port, etc.), so it fits the original chassis without modification
- Equivalent or better performance — matched on RPM/IOPS/speed/throughput, never downgraded
- Same-brand-preferred — we list the OEM-equivalent first when available, then trusted aftermarket
- Warranty coverage — 90-day Pro Disk warranty on every part, with 1-year option for B2B
- In stock today — never recommend a part that is on backorder
Need help confirming compatibility?
Our engineers validate every replacement against your specific server, switch, or chassis model before shipment. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your platform model (e.g., Dell PowerEdge R740, HP DL380 Gen10, Cisco Catalyst 9300) and we will confirm the exact part number that drops into your hardware.