HPE C8R42B

StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+Fibre Channel Switch

The HPE C8R42B StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch is a high-performance, enterprise-gradeFibre Channel Switch designed to meet the demands of modern data centers. With 96 active 16Gb Fibre Channel ports, it offers exceptional bandwidth and low latency, making it ideal for high-throughput applications such as virtualization, cloud storage, and large-scale SAN environments. Its 2U rack-mountable form factor ensures efficient use of space, while the advanced features provide scalability and flexibility to support growing storage needs

Features

The SN6500B switch is engineered to deliver market-leading 16 Gb Fibre Channel technology, supporting speeds of 4, 8, 10, or 16 Gb/s per port. Its scalable architecture allows for expansion from 48 to 96 ports, providing a "pay-as-you-grow" model that aligns with evolving business requirements. The switch supports full-duplex communication, auto-sensing per device, and inter-switch link (ISL) capabilities, ensuring seamless integration into existing networks. Remote management is facilitated through SNMP v1/v3, HTTP, SSH, CLI, and USB interfaces, offering administrators multiple options for monitoring and configuration. Security is enhanced with 256-bit AES-GCM encryption, safeguarding data in transit.

Advanced Options

The HPE C8R42B SN6500B switch is built for reliability and high performance in demanding IT environments. Its 2U rack-mountable design ensures efficient use of space, while the redundant hot-plug power supplies provide continuous operation and minimize downtime. The switch's support for multiple speed options and scalable architecture allows businesses to tailor their network infrastructure to meet current and future demands.