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HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel SwitchThe HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48 24 Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch is engineered to empower modern SANs with ultra fast Fibre Channel connectivity. Designed for midsize to enterprise environments, this switch delivers high performance 64 Gbps Fibre Channel switching with a dense 48 front end and 24 back end port layout, creating a scalable fabric that extends from the server rack to the SAN core. Built on HPE's trusted Storage Fibre Channel Switch C
The HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch is engineered to empower modern SANs with ultra-fast Fibre Channel connectivity. Designed for midsize to enterprise environments, this switch delivers high-performance 64 Gbps Fibre Channel switching with a dense 48 front-end and 24 back-end port layout, creating a scalable fabric that extends from the server rack to the SAN core. Built on HPE's trusted Storage Fibre Channel Switch C-Series platform, the SN6720C optimizes latency, reliability, and manageability for database, virtualization, and disaster recovery workloads. With support for Short Wave SFP+ transceivers, VSANs, zoning, NPIV, and comprehensive fabric services, it provides a future-proof foundation for data-center consolidation and growth. This switch is designed to handle the escalating throughput demands of modern workloads while maintaining consistent, predictable performance under mixed I/O patterns. Its architecture reduces bottlenecks, enabling parallelized data paths that ensure consistent read/write latency even as traffic grows. The SN6720C also emphasizes operational efficiency, with modular components and intelligent cooling to minimize downtime and energy use, a key consideration for 24x7 data centers. Whether you are consolidating multiple storage silos, building a robust backup fabric, or enabling a resilient virtualization environment, the SN6720C provides the reliability, scalability, and ease of management you need.
- Powerful 64 Gbps per-port Fibre Channel switching with a non-blocking fabric that minimizes latency and maximizes throughput across the entire SAN, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive databases, virtualized environments, and analytics workloads. This performance parity supports predictable service levels for mission-critical applications and ensures consistent I/O operations even under peak loads.
- Dense 48/24 port configuration enables expansive storage connectivity while preserving space and reducing cabling complexity in dense data-center racks; supports high-availability deployments with redundant power and cooling options to maximize uptime and protect data access during maintenance or component failure.
- Advanced fabric services, including zoning, VSANs, NPIV, and dynamic fabric provisioning, give administrators granular control over security, multi-tenant environments, and storage resource isolation while simplifying day-to-day management and policy enforcement across large SAN fabrics.
- Short Wave SFP+ compatibility expands reach for diverse storage networks, enabling flexible deployment across distances and scalable uplink/downlink configurations with support for high-density transceivers and optimized link budgets for varied topologies.
- Intuitive management and seamless integration with HPE's ecosystem, featuring CLI, web UI, SNMP, and centralized management tools for provisioning, monitoring, and diagnostics—delivering rapid deployment, efficient operations, and reduced mean time to repair (MTTR).
Technical Details of HPE SN6720C 64Gb 48/24 Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
- Model: HPE SN6720C 64Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch
- Port configuration: 48 front-end ports, 24 back-end ports (48/24 density)
- Per-port speed: 64 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Transceivers: Short Wave SFP+ transceiver compatibility for flexible distance deployments
- Fabric architecture: non-blocking switch fabric with low-latency characteristics suitable for high-demand workloads
- Security and fabric services: zoning, virtual SAN (VSAN) support, NPIV, and comprehensive fabric provisioning features
- Management: CLI, web-based GUI, SNMP integration, and compatibility with HPE management ecosystems
- Power and reliability: supports redundant power options and hot-swappable components to maximize uptime
- Energy and cooling: designed for efficient operation in modern data centers with optimized thermal performance
How to install HPE SN6720C
- Plan your SAN topology and rack placement, ensuring adequate space for the switch, cabling paths, and proper airflow for cooling.
- Mount the SN6720C in the rack, connect redundant power supplies, and verify that environmental monitoring and cooling are correctly configured.
- Power up the device and access the management interface via the designated management network address; upload or verify firmware to the recommended version for stability and security.
- Connect Fibre Channel cables from servers (HBAs) and storage arrays using 64 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, and perform initial port mapping to align front-end ports with server I/O and back-end ports with storage targets.
- Configure VSANs, zoning policies, and NPIV as required by your data center policy; run the built-in diagnostics to validate connectivity and performance, then monitor performance metrics to ensure compliance with service levels.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary purpose of the HPE SN6720C? The SN6720C serves as a high-performance Fibre Channel switch in a SAN fabric, providing fast, reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays for mission-critical workloads such as databases, virtualization, backups, and disaster recovery.
- How many ports does it have and at what speed? It features 48 front-end ports and 24 back-end ports, each capable of 64 Gbps Fibre Channel, delivering dense, low-latency storage networking suitable for expanding SANs.
- Does it support VSANs and zoning? Yes. The switch supports virtual SANs (VSANs), zoning, and NPIV to enable secure, multi-tenant storage environments and streamlined management across large fabrics.
- Is it compatible with Short Wave SFP+ transceivers? Yes. The SN6720C is designed to operate with Short Wave SFP+ transceivers to maximize reach and flexibility in diverse data-center layouts.
- What management options are available? The SN6720C can be managed via CLI and a web-based GUI, with SNMP support and integration into HPE’s broader management ecosystem for monitoring, provisioning, and diagnostics, enabling efficient administration and rapid issue resolution.
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★★★★★ 5
Nice, sturdy, and supportive and easy to set up for my dual 27" monitors!
Size: Dual, Style: Free-Standing
Nice, sturdy, and supportive and easy to set up for my dual 27" monitors!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easily supports a pair of 26" displays
Size: Dual, Style: Free-Standing
I have no complaints with this stand. It is not as nice as the Inland brand sold at MicroCenter, but it does its job. It beats the price of the MicroCenter one, thats for sure.
It comes with all the hardware you might need, even long screws and bushings if you have a display that needs them.
Assembly was quick. It comes mostly assembled anyway. You have to put the bottom on the post then attach the assembled arms to the post.
Setting up can be a challenge but with help, its easy. After mounting the bracket on the back of the displays, you just slide them into the receiver on the arms.
Once mounted, adjusting the position is simple, but can take a while as there are several joints which can be positioned to angle the displays as you like.
The cord clips do an OK job of cord management, but the clips are not as good as the Inland ones. They do the job, but not as durable. I broke the one that goes on the post, but I tried getting it to hold a wad of wire. My fault.
I recommend this stand.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
It's simple, it works, & its price makes for a good deal
Size: Single, Style: Free-Standing
I needed a stand for a 27" VIZIO TV that had been wall-mounted for a few years, & (?) the original stand must've got the toss long ago... It's hard to say...
I found this stand on Amazon priced right, plus it had a coupon attached to the listing. I scrolled down & I saw a "newer model" of the same product was available, so I was initially hesitant.
But, looking at the product pictures, reading the description, & scanning through some of the reviews, then the same with the "newer model" — the only difference I could see was mostly aesthetic (it also appears to have a desk mount included, which wouldn't have worked for me regardless of its purpose—either for conversion to a desk stand-off mount, or to further secure the stand....?)
Eventually, I just thought "....it's a stand with a VESA mount; how do you **** that up...?" And I really couldn't think of anything...even if the VESA bracket was milled not to spec (it is milled to spec), I could
have still made it work....(?) So, I made the purchase, received it, & 9-10 screws later, the TV had a stand. & I'm guessing a much more versatile stand than the original. The bracket that attaches the stand to the VESA mount can lower or raise the TV quite a bit. Even in it's highest position, it's still retains its sturdiness & remains stable. The baseplate has a decent amount of weight, and its overall design is well balanced to favor stability (to a tolerance; e.g., an old CRT monitor just isn't going to work).
The stand is literally 4 basic pieces—the VESA bracket, an articulating bracket, a metal tube, & a metal baseplate. If you have a standard phillips screwdriver, then the stand is easy to assemble. If you have any experience with TV mounts, or TV stands, then it assembles in less than 15 minutes.
Given what you get for the price, the ease of assembly, the added versatility, if you need a stand for a screen within the manufacturer's specific tolerances, then I would absolutely recommend this stand.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Decent Monitor Stand with Some Assembly Required
Size: Single, Style: Free-Standing
This monitor stand works pretty well and is a good value for the price. It’s sturdy and adjustable, which makes it perfect for a variety of monitors, including my 32-inch curved Samsung. The assembly is straightforward if you have a Phillips screwdriver and something to tighten bolts, like a wrench. It’s solid once it’s put together and holds my monitor securely. The phone holder could use some improvement. It doesn't adjust to face me directly, which is a bit annoying. The stand itself is great for saving desk space and providing better ergonomics, but it can be a bit of a hassle to assemble if you’re not handy with tools. Overall, a good buy if you need a reliable monitor stand.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Works, Good product, but wouldn't recommend for specifically 3 27inch screens.
Size: Triple, Style: Free-Standing
I purchased this stand to have 3 27inch 2560x1440 monitors, with the side ones angled towards me in a typical 3-monitor setup often seen being used by racing or aviation simulator guys. This stand's arms for the two side monitors are not long enough to have said monitors angled more than 5 to 8 degrees meaning they are forced to be completely linear which is incredibly awkward to try to use because you can barely see or use the screen space on the far edges.
𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. The product description should not say it can hold 3 27 inch screens because the amount of struggling I had to do to get it to be acceptable was ridiculous.
The stand is... not heavy enough to safely hold monitors of this size either, and additional weight was required ( 2 10lb dumbbells in my case ) configuring the height of your monitors with this stand can be dangerous as well as they could fall down the central post so you have to be extremely careful, but, it is pretty easy other than that.
It is a great option if you don't have a desk with an edge for typical stands ( I don't. ) You can place the stand anywhere, and you don't have to drill through your desk if you really don't want to. The cable clips are a very nice included bonus, and they sent me a replacement without any hassle when I totally effed up my first attempt at setup.
But, I would have shopped harder and got something else if I knew all this prior all the same. Maybe even bought a gigantic curved screen instead.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
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