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HP C8R42A SN6500B 96/96 96x Exp Slot 16Gb Power Pack+ FC Switch
- 96 Fibre Channel ports operating at 16Gbps.
- High-performance SAN switch for enterprise storage environments.
- Supports 96 Fibre Channel ports through expansion.
- Designed for scalability and high availability.
- Includes Power Pack+ features for enhanced functionality.
- Part of the HP SN6500B series.
- Provides robust connectivity for servers and storage arrays.
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Product Overview
The HP C8R42A SN6500B is a 16Gb Fibre Channel (FC) switch designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). It offers 96 ports and supports advanced features for enterprise-level storage connectivity and management.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | SN6500B |
| Part Number | C8R42A |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 16Gbps |
| Port Count | 96 Fibre Channel ports |
| Features | Power Pack+ |
Product Description
The HP C8R42A, part of the SN6500B series, is a high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel switch engineered for demanding enterprise storage area network (SAN) environments. This switch provides a substantial number of Fibre Channel ports, offering 96 ports in total, which allows for extensive connectivity between servers and storage devices. The 16Gbps speed per port ensures high throughput and low latency, critical for applications that require rapid access to data, such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing. The SN6500B switch is designed with scalability and high availability in mind. It supports advanced SAN fabric services, enabling efficient data flow and robust connectivity. The inclusion of 'Power Pack+' features indicates enhanced capabilities, potentially including advanced management tools, improved performance metrics, and greater reliability features essential for mission-critical storage infrastructure. This makes it suitable for large enterprises that need a dependable and scalable SAN solution. This Fibre Channel switch plays a crucial role in modern data centers by providing a dedicated, high-speed network for storage traffic, separating it from general IP network traffic. This separation enhances security, performance, and manageability. The HP C8R42A SN6500B is a key component for organizations looking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure with reliable, high-performance, and scalable 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity.
