HPE QK714DR SN8000B 16GB 48-PORT FC Reman Blade

HPE QK714DR SN8000B 16GB 48-Port Fibre Channel Remanufactured Blade

Overview

The HPE QK714DR is a remanufactured 16Gb 48-port Fibre Channel blade designed for deployment in HPE SN8000B director-class SAN switches. At 10.20 lb and a footprint of 54.61 x 13.97 x 43.18 inches, this blade slots into SN8000B chassis to expand port density without adding a new chassis — the right move when a SAN fabric is scaling storage attachments for servers, NVR arrays, or high-throughput surveillance back-end storage tiers. Being remanufactured, it delivers the same 16Gb FC performance as a new blade at a reduced acquisition cost, making it a practical option for capacity expansions in existing SN8000B deployments.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the HPE SN8000B director-class Fibre Channel switch chassis. Confirm blade slot availability and chassis firmware revision before ordering — HPE SN8000B blades are not interchangeable across chassis generations. For SAN infrastructure integrations supporting network video recorders or high-capacity storage back-ends, verify that your HBA and target storage array support 16Gb FC negotiation; the blade auto-negotiates down to 8Gb and 4Gb where needed, but link-speed mismatches on congested fabrics will cap throughput. Consult your network switching and SAN fabric documentation to confirm interoperability with existing ISL trunking configurations on the director.

Installation Notes

Country of origin is US. UNSPSC code 43222612. This blade ships as a remanufactured unit — inspect for physical port damage before seating in the chassis. Hot-swap capability depends on chassis firmware version and active zone configuration; confirm with HPE release notes for your SN8000B chassis revision before hot-inserting into a live fabric. Weight of 10.20 lb is relevant for chassis weight budgeting when fully populating an SN8000B slot bank.