HPE SN3700cM 100GbE 32QSFP28 ONIE Power to Connector Airflow DC Switch

The HPE SN3700cM is a high‑density, data‑center Ethernet switch engineered for predictable throughput, scale, and future growth. Designed to excel in spine‑and‑leaf and interconnect deployments, this 100GbE switch delivers wire‑rate performance across varying packet sizes and mixed port configurations. With 32 QSFP28 uplinks, ONIE readiness for flexible OS deployment, and a DC power design with optimized airflow, it’s built to support dense, cloud‑driven workloads today while providing a clear path to accommodate tomorrow’s expansion needs.

• Dense 100GbE connectivity with 32 QSFP28 ports enables high-bandwidth uplinks in spine-and-leaf fabrics while preserving port flexibility for future upgrades, enabling seamless scaling from modest deployments to large data centers.
• ONIE compatibility allows seamless installation of a network operating system of your choice, reducing vendor lock-in and simplifying lifecycle management across hardware refresh cycles.
• DC power input and airflow-optimized design deliver reliable operation in modern data-center environments, with front-to-back ventilation for efficient cooling and compatibility with hot aisle/cold aisle configurations.
• Wire-rate switching ensures predictable, low-latency performance across the full range of packet sizes, supporting latency-sensitive workloads, real-time analytics, and bandwidth‑intensive applications.
• Scalability and resilience for growth: modular management, virtualization-ready features, and compatibility with large-size leaf-spine topologies, enabling smooth expansion as workloads evolve.

Technical Details of HPE SN3700cM 100GbE 32QSFP28 ONIE Power to Connector Airflow DC Switch

• Ports: 32 x QSFP28 100 GbE ports for high-density uplinks and flexible topology design.
• Performance: Wire-rate forwarding across all ports to maintain consistent latency and throughput in mixed environments.
• Management & OS: ONIE-enabled for easy installation and upgrades of network operating systems with minimal downtime.
• Power & Cooling: DC input power with airflow design optimized for efficient cooling in standard data-center racks.
• Form Factor: 1U, rack-mountable switch suitable for dense data-center deployments.
• Deployment Scenarios: Particularly well-suited for spine-leaf architectures, data-center interconnects, and cloud-scale networks.

How to install HPE SN3700cM 100GbE 32QSFP28 ONIE Power to Connector Airflow DC Switch

• Plan your topology in advance, verify DC power availability, and confirm airflow orientation per the datasheet and data-center cooling guidelines.
• Prepare the rack and mounting hardware: install rails, ensure clearance for cabling, and verify grounding requirements before inserting the switch into a 1U slot.
• Mount the switch in the rack, secure all mounting hardware, and route cables to avoid obstructing airflow or blocking access to ports and management interfaces.
• Connect the DC power cables according to the device’s power specification, ensuring proper grounding and cable management to minimize EMI and maximize reliability.
• Power on the device and boot into ONIE; connect a management network and follow ONIE prompts to install the desired network operating system image.
• Complete initial configuration: assign management IP, set time and NTP, and apply any required licenses or feature stb/overlays as supported by the OS you select.
• Configure the data-plane: define VLANs, interfaces, trunking, and routing policies; verify connectivity with a test host and monitor basic health metrics via the management interface.

Frequently asked questions

• What workloads is the HPE SN3700cM best suited for? Data-center spine/leaf deployments, virtualization, private cloud, database backends, and high-bandwidth interconnects requiring dense 100GbE uplinks.
• Is ONIE supported on this switch? Yes, the SN3700cM is ONIE-enabled, allowing flexible installation of a network operating system and straightforward future upgrades.
• How many ports and what speed are available? It provides 32 QSFP28 ports at 100 GbE each, delivering high-density connectivity for large-scale networks.
• What are the power and cooling considerations? The switch uses DC power and is designed for optimized airflow in standard data-center cooling configurations; ensure compatible power and proper ventilation in the deployment rack.
• Can the switch scale with future growth? Yes, its dense port design and ONIE flexibility support scalable deployments, enabling seamless expansion as bandwidth demands rise.