Detailed Specifications
HPE C8R42A StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch (Power Pack+)
Overview
The HPE C8R42A is an enterprise-class 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch packed with 96 active ports designed for high-density SAN core and edge deployments. It supports auto-sensing of 4/8/16 Gb/s port speeds, ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s and high aggregation bandwidth, enabling efficient consolidation of storage traffic. The 2 U form-factor is optimized for data-center rack mounting in virtualised, cloud-back-end or campus core fabrics. It integrates with HPE SAN management frameworks including Advanced Fabric OS, zoning, diagnostics and fabric-wide visibility for proactive operations.
Key Features
96 active Fibre Channel ports at 16 Gb/s in a 2 U chassis
Auto-sensing of 4/8/16 Gb/s per port with ISL trunking to 128 Gb/s
Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and fans for high availability
In-flight compression and AES-GCM-256 encryption support for secure, efficient links
Advanced Fabric OS with adaptive networking (QoS, DPS), zoning and diagnostics
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C8R42A |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel switch, 16 Gb 96/96 (Power Pack+) |
| 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) | 37.3 lbs |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC units (85-264 V input) |
| Rack Units | 2U |
