HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 8Gb Fibre Channel Switches are designed to make Enterprise SANs affordable and easy-to-use, especially as the network expands. With low-cost, high-performance scalability in mind, each SN6000 features 20 device ports supporting 8/4/2 Gbps speeds, plus (4) high-speed 10/20 Gbps stacking ports for linking SN6000 switches. Included Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) software enables network management and storage provisioning from a single screen. Transparent Router functionality, standard in H-series switches (SN6000 and 8/20q), provides seamless, non-disruptive access to servers and storage on HP B-series and C-series SANs. Begin with 20 device ports for an affordable solution, add new switches for up to 120 usable device ports per stack (single manageable unit), or 500+ ports in multi-stack topologies. Included 10 Gbps stacking ports may be upgraded to 20 Gbps speed at any time, extending the solution lifespan while preserving current investments.