Detailed Specifications
HPE C8R45B StoreFabric SN6500B 16 Gb 96/48 FC Switch
Overview
The HPE C8R45B is a high-density Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN core deployments, supporting up to 96 ports and data rates of up to 16 Gb/s. It enables dynamic port speed switching between 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s and supports ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s, giving flexibility for growth and mixed-speed environments. It is suited for large data-center environments, cloud back-ends, and storage fabric consolidation where low latency and high throughput are required. It integrates with HPE SAN management tools for fabric diagnostics, monitoring, and fabric-wide performance visibility.
Key Features
Supports up to 96 ports in a 2U form-factor for dense deployment
Auto-sensing 4/8/16 Gb/s port speeds with ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s
Low fabric latency (~700 ns) for performance-sensitive storage workloads
Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and field-replaceable modules
Supports D-Port diagnostics and advanced load balancing across ISLs
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C8R45B |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel switch, core SAN fabric |
| Network Adapter | Up to 96 Fibre Channel ports, 4/8/16 Gb/s auto-sensing |
| Form Factor (H × W × D in inches) | 3.42 × 16.90 × 24.01 in |
| Weight (lbs) | 37.3 lbs |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable redundant AC units, 85-264 V input |
| Rack Units | 2U |
