H3C Fiber Optic Switch Port Speed

H3C fiber optic switches support a range of port speeds from 1Gbps to 32Gbps depending on the model and generation.

Port Speeds by H3C Switch Series

H3C CN Series Fibre Channel Switches

• CN3360B: Supports 4, 8, 16, or 32Gbps per port, with 8 to 24 ports in a 1U form factor, offering flexible scalability for SAN environments .
• CN6600B: Supports 4, 8, 10, or 16Gbps, expandable from 24 to 48 ports, suitable for mid-tier storage networks .
• CN6660B: Offers 32Gbps connectivity with up to 48 ports, optimized for high-density, all-flash storage deployments .
• CN6675B (Gen 7): Designed for high-performance, dense rack environments, supporting Gen 7 Fibre Channel speeds, which typically include 16Gbps and 32Gbps, with enhanced automation and security features . H3C LS Series Ethernet Switches with Fiber Ports
• LS-5120V3-28P-HPWR-LI-GL: Includes 4 SFP fiber ports supporting 1000Base-X (1Gbps) speeds, alongside 24 PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports .

Viewing Port Speed on H3C Switches

To check the current port speed and transceiver details on H3C switches:

1. Use the command: display interface interface-type interface-number to view port negotiation speed, transceiver type, link status, and traffic statistics.
2. Use display interface brief to see a summary of all ports and their speeds .

Summary

H3C fiber optic switches provide flexible port speed options to accommodate different network and storage requirements:

• 1Gbps for standard SFP Ethernet connections
• 4–32Gbps for Fibre Channel SAN environments
• Scalable port counts from 8 to 128 depending on the model
• Advanced models like CN6675B support Gen 7 Fibre Channel with automation and security enhancements This range allows organizations to match switch performance to storage and network demands, ensuring high throughput and future-proof scalability.