Detailed Specifications
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
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| 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 |
