Detailed Specifications
HPE C8R42B StoreFabric SN6500B 16 Gb 96/96 FC Switch (Power Pack+)
Overview
The HPE C8R42B is an enterprise-class 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch offering 96 full-speed active ports in a 2-U rack form factor. It supports auto-sensing of 4/8/16 Gb/s per port and ISL trunking greater than 128 Gb/s, enabling high-bandwidth SAN fabrics with consolidated storage traffic. It is designed for deployment in data-center core, service provider, or large campus SAN networks where fabric scalability and performance matter. The switch integrates with HPE SAN ecosystem management and diagnostics to provide fabric-wide visibility and reliability.
Key Features
96 active 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports in a single chassis
Auto-sensing of 4/8/16 Gb/s port speeds to support mixed-speed devices
Inter-Switch Link trunking capability exceeding 128 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth
Dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies and cooling modules for high availability
Advanced fabric features: zoning, diagnostics (D-Port), RBAC, SNMPv3, port mirroring
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | C8R42B |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel switch, 16 Gb 96/96 (Power Pack+) |
| Network Adapter | 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 redundant hot-swappable AC units, 85-264 V input |
| Rack Units | 2U |
