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HPE C8R43A StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Fiber Channel SAN Switch View larger

HPE C8R43A StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch

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16 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch, 96‑port chassis
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HPE C8R43A StoreFabric SN6500B 16 Gb 96‑Port FC Switch

Overview

The HPE C8R43A is a high‑performance 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage area networks where dense port count and low latency are required. It supports up to 96 ports within the SN6500B chassis and enables auto‑sensing 4/8/16 Gb/s speeds with ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s per trunk. It is suitable for data‑centre rack deployments in SAN core or edge aggregation layers and integrates with the HPE SAN ecosystem for zoning, diagnostics, and fabric management.

Key Features

  • 96‑port configuration in modular chassis supports large SAN fabrics

  • Auto‑sensing 4/8/16 Gb/s port speeds with link trunking up to 128 Gb/s

  • Low fabric latency (~700 ns) for performance‑sensitive storage workloads

  • Hot‑swappable redundant power supplies and cooling modules

  • Universal port types (E/F/M/D/EX) support flexible zoning and fabric extension

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Brand HPE
Part Number C8R43A
Product Type Fibre Channel switch, 16 Gb/s
Network Adapter Up to 96 Fibre Channel ports, auto‑sensing 4/8/16 Gb/s
Form Factor (H × W × D in inches) 3.42 × 16.90 × 24.01 in
Weight (lbs) Approx. 37.3 lbs
Power Supply Dual hot‑swappable redundant AC units
Rack Units 2U

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