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HPE R7R97A | 32G FC switch | 8p base (POD to 24) | uplinks: n/a (any port) | no PoE | Ports-on-Demand license

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Description

Compact Gen6 Fibre Channel switch ideal for core-edge or top-of-rack SAN expansion. Ships with 8 active 32GFC ports and supports Ports-on-Demand licensing to scale up to 24 ports. Includes SFP28 short-wave optics support and backward compatibility with 16G/8G FC.

Features

- Gen6 32GFC performance optimized for flash and NVMe/FC traffic
- Ports-on-Demand scalability from 8 to 24 ports
- Backward compatibility with 16G/8G devices
- Flexible port roles for device or ISL connections
- Enterprise zoning and fabric services for secure segmentation

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: How many ports are enabled out of the box?
A: Eight 32GFC ports are active by default, with scalability to 24 ports using Ports-on-Demand licenses.

Q: Does it support legacy 16G or 8G devices?
A: Yes. Ports auto-negotiate down to 16G or 8G for interoperability.

Q: Are separate uplink ports required?
A: No. Any front-panel port can be used for device attachment or ISL uplinks.

Q: Which optics are supported?
A: Short-wave 32GFC SFP28 optics are supported; use matching optics and fiber type on both ends.

Technical Specifications

- Switching technology: Gen6 Fibre Channel (32GFC)
- Ports: 8 active (expandable to 24 via Ports-on-Demand)
- Transceiver form factor: SFP28 (short-wave)
- Speed compatibility: 32G/16G/8G auto-negotiation
- Typical port types: FPort, EPort
- Management: CLI, web tools; fabric services with zoning
- Licensing: Ports-on-Demand (base 8p to 24p); optional advanced features vary by license
- Use cases: edge/core SAN, flash-optimized fabrics, ISL aggregation
- Form factor: rack-mount, compact 1U class
- Cabling: multimode fiber for SW optics; ensure matching transceivers each end

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