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HP C8R45B SN6500B 96/48 48-Port Active Power Pack+ FC Switch
- Switch Type: Fibre Channel (FC) Switch
- Active Ports: 48
- Max Ports: 96
- Speed: 16Gbps Fibre Channel
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Brand: HP (Hewlett Packard)
- Model: SN6500B
- Designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Part Number: C8R45B
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Product Overview
The HP C8R45B SN6500B is a 96/48 Fibre Channel (FC) switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. It offers 48 active ports and can be expanded to 96 ports, providing high-performance connectivity for storage devices.
Technical Information
| Switch Type | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Active Ports | 48 |
| Max Ports | 96 |
| Port Speed | 16Gbps FC |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Brand | HP |
| Model | SN6500B |
| Part Number | C8R45B |
Product Description
The HP C8R45B, identified as the SN6500B, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed to build robust and scalable Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch is equipped with 48 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports, providing high-speed connectivity for servers and storage arrays. The SN6500B architecture allows for expansion, with the capability to scale up to a total of 96 ports, offering flexibility for growing storage needs within an enterprise environment. This switch is optimized for demanding SAN environments where low latency and high throughput are critical. It supports advanced Fibre Channel features, ensuring reliable data transfer for mission-critical applications. The 1U rackmount form factor allows for efficient deployment in standard data center racks, conserving valuable rack space. Its design focuses on providing a stable and efficient backbone for storage traffic, crucial for business continuity and data accessibility. The HP SN6500B is part of HP's storage networking portfolio, aimed at delivering enterprise-grade performance and reliability. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including virtualized environments, high-performance databases, and large-scale data storage solutions. The C8R45B part number specifically refers to a configuration of this switch, often indicating the number of active ports and potentially included software or features.
