HPE Q0U87AR SN8600B 32GB 16P SW Reman Extn Blade

HPE Q0U87AR SN8600B 32GB 16-Port SW Remanufactured Extension Blade

Overview

The HPE Q0U87AR is a remanufactured 32GB 16-port shortwave extension blade for the HPE SN8600B director-class SAN switch platform. It adds 16 active Fibre Channel ports to an existing SN8600B chassis — the targeted use case is expanding fabric capacity in an enterprise SAN without deploying an additional director chassis, reducing both capital cost and rack footprint. As a remanufactured unit, Q0U87AR delivers equivalent functionality to the new equivalent blade at a reduced acquisition cost, making it a practical choice for secondary data center builds, lab environments, or capacity augmentation on existing SAN fabrics.

Compatibility

Designed for the HPE SN8600B director-class Fibre Channel switch chassis. This blade is not cross-compatible with the SN8000B, SN6000B, or other HPE SAN switches — verify chassis model before ordering. The 32GB shortwave transceivers require SFP+ shortwave optics at the port level; verify optic compatibility with your specific cable plant and distance requirements before deployment. Confirm current HPE firmware and chassis slot availability support this blade revision in your existing director.

Installation Notes

Unit weight is 18.00 lb — blade insertion into the SN8600B chassis requires two-person handling to avoid chassis flex during hot-swap. Physical dimensions are 56.90 x 53.34 x 21.08 in (L x W x H); confirm chassis slot clearance before scheduling the maintenance window. Country of origin is Germany. Interface type is Ethernet-managed via the SN8600B's embedded fabric management plane — no separate management cabling required at the blade level. Follow HPE's published blade insertion torque and ESD procedures; improper seating can result in port negotiation failures that are not immediately visible at the chassis level.