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HP C8R45A SN6500B 96/48 48-Port Active Power Pack+ FC Switch
- 48-port Fibre Channel switch
- 96/48 active port configuration (flexible)
- Part of the HP SN6500B series
- Designed for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for storage devices
- Supports advanced SAN management and fabric services
- High-performance switching for demanding workloads
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Product Overview
The HP C8R45A SN6500B is a 48-port Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. It features 96/48 active ports, indicating a flexible port configuration, and is part of the Power Pack+ series, suggesting advanced capabilities and features.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | SN6500B |
| Number of Ports | 48 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Configuration | 96/48 Active |
| Series | Power Pack+ |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Product Description
The HP C8R45A, identified as part of the SN6500B series, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch engineered for demanding enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments. With its 48 active ports and a flexible 96/48 port configuration capability, this switch offers substantial port density and scalability to accommodate growing storage needs. It is designed to provide robust, low-latency connectivity between servers and storage arrays, ensuring efficient data access and high availability for critical applications. As a member of the Power Pack+ series, the SN6500B switch likely includes advanced features such as enhanced fabric services, improved security options, and comprehensive management tools. These capabilities are essential for managing complex SAN environments, optimizing traffic flow, and ensuring the integrity and performance of data transfers. The switch's architecture is built to handle high volumes of I/O operations, making it suitable for environments with intensive database workloads, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. The HP C8R45A facilitates the creation of a reliable and scalable SAN infrastructure. Its design emphasizes performance, manageability, and resilience, crucial factors for businesses that depend on continuous access to their data. By providing a high-speed fabric, this switch plays a pivotal role in enabling efficient data storage and retrieval, supporting business continuity, and driving operational efficiency within the data center.
