HPE E7Y80AR SN8000B 64-PORT 16GB FC Reman Blade

HPE E7Y80AR SN8000B 64-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Remanufactured Blade

Overview

The HPE E7Y80AR is a remanufactured SN8000B 64-port 16Gb Fibre Channel blade designed for enterprise SAN environments that demand high-density FC connectivity within an existing HPE SN8000B director chassis. As a remanufactured unit, it provides a cost-conscious path to expanding Fibre Channel port capacity without the lead times or price premiums of a new blade — relevant for data centers managing storage refresh cycles against tight capital budgets.

With an Ethernet management interface and 64 Fibre Channel ports per blade, the E7Y80AR targets storage architects scaling SAN fabric density inside an HPE SN8000B director. The remanufactured designation means the unit has been restored to operational specification — a practical consideration when evaluating against new inventory for non-critical fabric expansion or lab environments.

Key Features

• 64-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Density: high port count per blade slot reduces the number of blades required to hit a target FC port count — directly lowers chassis slot consumption and simplifies fabric cabling in dense SAN racks.
• 16Gb FC Interface: 16Gb per-port bandwidth provides headroom for high-throughput storage workloads — appropriate for all-flash arrays and workloads where 8Gb FC has become a bottleneck.
• Ethernet Management Interface: out-of-band management over Ethernet keeps SAN fabric administration on a separate control plane from the production FC fabric — standard practice for resilient enterprise storage operations.
• Remanufactured Designation: factory-restored to operational spec; suited for port-count expansion in non-production environments or as cost-effective capacity additions where new-unit lead times are a constraint. Verify HPE support entitlement before deploying in Tier-1 production fabric.
• 14 lb Blade Weight: at 14 lb, plan chassis weight budget carefully — the SN8000B director is a high-density chassis and full blade population significantly affects rack load ratings and raised-floor point-load limits.
• Germany Country of Origin: manufactured in Germany (DE), relevant for procurement teams with country-of-origin requirements in government or regulated enterprise contracts.

Integration and Compatibility

The E7Y80AR is designed specifically for the HPE SN8000B director chassis. It is not a standalone switch — deploying it requires an existing SN8000B chassis with an available blade slot. Confirm chassis firmware compatibility and HPE support contract coverage for remanufactured blades with your HPE account team prior to installation. The Ethernet management interface integrates with standard SAN management tooling and HPE's fabric management software stack.

For organizations evaluating HPE storage networking or expanding an existing SAN fabric infrastructure, the E7Y80AR offers a density-focused option within the SN8000B director family. If you are planning a full SAN build-out or need guidance on Fibre Channel switch selection, review port-count requirements against chassis slot availability before committing to blade count. For complementary network infrastructure components or data center networking accessories, verify physical compatibility at the chassis level first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What chassis does the HPE E7Y80AR blade install into?

A: The E7Y80AR is a blade for the HPE SN8000B director chassis. It is not a standalone switch and requires an available blade slot in an existing SN8000B director.

Q: What does the remanufactured designation mean for the E7Y80AR?

A: Remanufactured (Reman) indicates the unit has been restored to operational specification by HPE or an HPE-authorized facility. Verify active HPE support entitlement for remanufactured blades before deploying in Tier-1 production SAN fabric.

Q: How many Fibre Channel ports does the E7Y80AR provide?

A: The E7Y80AR provides 64 ports at 16Gb Fibre Channel per blade — a high-density option for maximizing port count per chassis slot in the SN8000B director.

Q: What is the interface type on the E7Y80AR?

A: The E7Y80AR includes an Ethernet management interface for out-of-band SAN fabric administration, separate from the 16Gb FC data plane ports.

Q: What is the weight of the E7Y80AR blade?

A: The E7Y80AR weighs 14 lb. Factor this into chassis and rack load planning, particularly in fully populated SN8000B director deployments.

Karl Wilson

The E7Y80AR is a blade-level decision, not a switch-level one — you're buying port density inside an SN8000B director you already own. At 64 ports per blade at 16Gb FC, this remanufactured unit makes sense when you need to fill chassis slots for SAN expansion without the lead time or cost of new inventory, provided you've confirmed HPE support entitlement covers remanufactured blades under your existing contract.

Technical Highlights:

• 64 x 16Gb FC Ports: maximizes port density per blade slot — fewer blades needed to reach a target port count, preserving slots for other blade types in a mixed-configuration SN8000B chassis.
• Ethernet Management Interface: keeps SAN management traffic off the FC fabric — a basic but important separation that simplifies fault isolation when troubleshooting fabric events.
• 14 lb Blade Weight: at 14 lb per blade, a fully populated SN8000B chassis can approach rack weight limits quickly — confirm raised-floor or rack load ratings before populating all slots.

Deployment Considerations:

• Remanufactured blades require explicit HPE support entitlement verification before production deployment — do not assume your existing HPE support contract automatically covers Reman SKUs without confirming with HPE or your support provider.
• The E7Y80AR is chassis-dependent hardware; there is no standalone use case. If the SN8000B director is end-of-life on your roadmap, evaluate whether a newer director platform better aligns with long-term SAN architecture plans before investing in blade expansion.

Best fit: data center teams with an active SN8000B director needing to add 16Gb FC port capacity in a cost-constrained refresh cycle, where remanufactured entitlement is confirmed and the chassis is planned for continued production use.