Name: C8R42B HP 16Gb Fibre Channel SN6500B 96 Expansion Slots 2U Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: C8R42B
Price: 8999.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreFabric SN6500B is a Fibre Channel network switch designed to support large storage environments with its high port density and robust Layer 2 management. It fits well in rack-mounted setups where space and performance are priorities, helping maintain smooth and scalable SAN operations.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	C8R42B
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	96
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3072 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45
Security Features	SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+,Role-Based Access Control,SSL,Zoning
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The HP StoreFabric SN6500B is built to handle demanding storage network environments with its 96 expansion slots and 16Gb Fibre Channel support. Often found in large-scale data centers, it is designed to provide reliable, high-speed connections between storage devices and servers. This managed switch is commonly used by IT professionals aiming to optimize their SAN (Storage Area Network) performance while maintaining control over network traffic and configurations. Its 2U rack-mountable form factor helps conserve valuable rack space in dense server setups. Key Features Offers extensive scalability with 96 expansion slots for diverse SAN architectures Enables fast, reliable data movement at 16Gbps Fibre Channel speeds Compact 2U size fits standard rack environments efficiently Layer 2 management capabilities simplify network segmentation and administration Power Pack+ support ensures stable operation under heavy workloads This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage infrastructures requiring high throughput and flexibility. It plays a critical role in maintaining organized, efficient data flows and adapting to growing storage needs without frequent hardware changes.

Use Cases
The HP 16Gb Fibre Channel SN6500B switch is predominantly deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-performance, high-density SAN connectivity. It is ideal for storage architects and IT professionals managing large-scale virtualization and database environments demanding low-latency and scalable fabric solutions. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput storage area networks in financial institutions with transaction-heavy workloads. Supporting virtualization clusters in cloud service providers to ensure rapid data access and redundancy. Enabling large-scale backup and disaster recovery systems for healthcare data centers. Integrating with storage arrays in telecommunications companies to handle large volumes of multimedia data. Providing scalable connectivity for research organizations managing petabyte-scale storage arrays. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating numerous storage connections into a 2U form factor, streamlining data center space utilization. Its Layer 2 management and high port count allow seamless scaling of storage fabrics without compromising performance or manageability in complex SAN deployments.