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HPE C8R44A SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch View larger

HPE C8R44A SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+ Fibre Channel Switch

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High-density 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch with 96/48 port scalability.
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HPE C8R44A

SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+ Fibre Channel Switch

The HPE C8R44A SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 PPK+ Fibre Channel Switchis built for enterprises that demand scalable,high-performance SAN connectivity. Offering up to 96 Fibre Channel ports at 16Gb/s throughput, it supports mission-critical workloads and evolving storage environments with ease. Designed to scale from 48 to 96 ports through licensing, this switch provides pay-as-you-grow flexibility for businesses of all sizes.With enterprise-class reliability, the HPE SN6500B switch ensures non-stop operations, predictable latency, and high bandwidth for demanding workloads like virtualization, backup, disaster recovery, and large-scale storage networks. Seamless integration with HPE 3PAR, Primera, and Nimble Storage systems makes it a versatile choice for modern data center infrastructures.

Features

The SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch simplifies SAN deployment with intelligent scalability and automation tools. It delivers exceptional throughput and port density, allowing enterprises to consolidate workloads while maintaining secure and resilient storage connectivity. Equipped with Fabric Vision technology, it provides advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimized performance and reduced downtime.Ideal for enterprises transitioning to flash storage and demanding low-latency environments, the switch supports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds with backward compatibility for 8Gb and 4Gb devices. Its energy-efficient architecture lowers operational costs while ensuring maximum performance for always-on business operations.

Advanced Options

The HPE C8R44A SN6500B Fibre Channel Switch is engineered for high availability and consistent performance in enterprise SAN deployments. With dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, it provides the resilience required for 24/7 operations. The switch offers predictable low latency across all ports, ensuring efficient handling of data-intensive workloads such as online transaction processing, database applications, and enterprise backups.

Product Key Features

    • Up to 96 ports with scalable licensing (48 base, 96 max)

    • 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds with backward compatibility

    • Fabric Vision technology for advanced SAN monitoring

    • Pay-as-you-grow scalability with PPK+ licensing

    • Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical workloads

    • Optimized for flash and virtualized environments

Reliability & Performance

Its fabric-wide management features simplify operations, while QoS and traffic prioritization guarantee seamless workload performance under peak demand. Designed with efficiency in mind, the SN6500B reduces power consumption without compromising performance, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for next-generation storage networking.

Key Features :

    • 48-port base configuration, scalable to 96 ports

    • 16Gb/s Fibre Channel bandwidth per port

    • Backward compatibility with 4/8Gb devices

    • Pay-as-you-grow scalability with PPK+ licenses

    • Fabric Vision technology for monitoring and diagnostics

    • Hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans

    • Enterprise reliability with high availability architecture

SpecificationDetails
Model Number C8R44A
Product Type SN6500B Fibre Channel Switch
Port Configuration 48 ports base, scalable to 96
Port Speed 16Gb/s per port (4/8Gb compatible)
Licensing PPK+ scalability (48 → 96 ports)
Aggregate Bandwidth Up to 1.5 Tb/s
Form Factor 2U rack-mountable
Power Supplies Redundant, hot-swappable
Cooling Hot-swappable fans
Management Fabric Vision, CLI, Web Tools
Use Case SAN, enterprise storage, virtualization
Warranty 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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