HPE C8R45B StoreFabric SN6500B 16 Gb 96/48 FC Switch
Overview
The HPE C8R45B is a high‑density Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN core deployments, supporting up to 96 ports and data rates of up to 16 Gb/s. It enables dynamic port speed switching between 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s and supports ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s, giving flexibility for growth and mixed‑speed environments. It is suited for large data‑center environments, cloud back‑ends, and storage fabric consolidation where low latency and high throughput are required. It integrates with HPE SAN management tools for fabric diagnostics, monitoring, and fabric‑wide performance visibility.
Key Features
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Supports up to 96 ports in a 2U form‑factor for dense deployment
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Auto‑sensing 4/8/16 Gb/s port speeds with ISL trunking up to 128 Gb/s
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Low fabric latency (~700 ns) for performance‑sensitive storage workloads
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Hot‑swappable dual redundant power supplies and field‑replaceable modules
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Supports D‑Port diagnostics and advanced load balancing across ISLs
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