HPE E7Y80BR SN8000B 64-PORT 16GB Reman FC Blade

HPE E7Y80BR SN8000B 64-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Blade (Remanufactured)

Overview

The HPE E7Y80BR is a remanufactured 64-port, 16Gb Fibre Channel blade module designed for the HPE SN8000B director-class SAN switch platform. If your data center runs a high-density FC fabric and needs to expand port capacity without deploying additional chassis, this blade slots directly into the SN8000B director to add 64 ports of 16Gb connectivity — keeping your storage network on a single, manageable chassis rather than cascading additional switches. Sourced through channel-direct distribution (TD Synnex) and manufactured in Germany, the E7Y80BR carries UNSPSC code 43222612, classifying it within the network communications equipment category.

Key Features

• 64-Port 16Gb FC Density: A single blade delivers 64 Fibre Channel ports at 16Gb line rate — expanding fabric capacity in one slot rather than adding external switch hardware, which reduces rack space consumption and simplifies zoning management.
• Director-Class Platform Integration: Designed specifically for the HPE SN8000B director chassis, this blade integrates into an existing high-availability fabric architecture rather than requiring a standalone switch deployment — preserving the chassis-level redundancy and centralized management already in place.
• Remanufactured for Cost Efficiency: The BR suffix designates this as a remanufactured unit — a practical route for expanding port capacity in stable, established SAN environments where budget pressure is real but performance requirements remain at full 16Gb specification.
• Ethernet Interface: The listed interface attribute reflects the management and out-of-band connectivity path on this blade, consistent with director-class management architectures that separate control-plane from data-plane traffic.

Integration and Compatibility

The E7Y80BR is a blade module for the HPE SN8000B director-class FC switch. Verify chassis slot availability and current fabric firmware revision before procurement — blade compatibility within the SN8000B family is firmware-dependent. This unit weighs 14 lb and the chassis dimensions on record are 55.88 x 53.34 x 20.32 inches, consistent with a full director-class enclosure requiring standard data center rack infrastructure. Consult your HPE storage networking documentation or pre-sales engineering support to confirm slot and firmware compatibility before ordering.

For broader network switch and SAN fabric planning, review your existing port utilization and zoning before adding blade capacity — unplanned zone sprawl is the most common operational issue following a blade expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What chassis does the HPE E7Y80BR install into?

A: The E7Y80BR is a blade module for the HPE SN8000B director-class Fibre Channel switch chassis. It is not a standalone switch.

Q: What does the 'BR' suffix mean on the E7Y80BR?

A: The BR designation indicates this is a remanufactured unit — functionally equivalent to new specification but processed through HPE's remanufacturing program, typically offered at a lower acquisition cost than a new part.

Q: What is the port speed on this blade?

A: The SN8000B 64-port blade operates at 16Gb Fibre Channel. Verify that your HBAs and target storage ports support 16Gb FC or are capable of auto-negotiating to a compatible speed.

Q: Where is the E7Y80BR manufactured?

A: Country of origin is Germany (DE), per the distribution record for this SKU.

Karl Wilson

The E7Y80BR is the remanufactured variant of HPE's 64-port 16Gb FC blade for the SN8000B director. The core value proposition here is density: 64 ports in a single blade slot means you're not chaining additional 1U switches to handle fabric expansion — you're staying inside an already-redundant director chassis, which matters when you're managing zoning and ISL topology at scale.

Technical Highlights:

• 64-Port FC Blade: Adds 64 Fibre Channel ports per slot at 16Gb — the highest-density expansion path available for the SN8000B without adding a second director chassis.
• Remanufactured (BR) Designation: Delivers full 16Gb FC specification at a lower acquisition cost than a new part — appropriate for capacity expansion in established fabrics where the chassis and firmware are already at a stable revision.
• 14 lb Blade Weight: At 14 lb this is a substantial module — confirm your chassis slot weight limits and that the director is on a reinforced rack rail before insertion, particularly in high-blade-count configurations.

Deployment Considerations:

• Firmware compatibility within the SN8000B family is blade-specific — confirm the chassis is running a firmware revision that supports this blade before procurement, as mismatched firmware can prevent blade initialization entirely.
• The chassis dimensions on record (55.88 x 53.34 x 20.32 in) are consistent with a director-class enclosure, not a modular switch — this is a full data center footprint deployment, not a mid-size install.

Best fit for enterprise storage teams expanding an existing SN8000B fabric who need port density without a second chassis — particularly where procurement budget favors remanufactured hardware on a proven, stable platform.