Name: C8R45A HP StoreFabric SN6500B 96/48 48 x Ports Active 2U Rack-mountable Layer 2 Managed Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Network Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: C8R45A
Price: 5929.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP StoreFabric SN6500B network switch offers 48 Fibre Channel ports within a 2U rack-mount chassis, delivering reliable Layer 2 managed connectivity ideal for enterprise storage networks. It seamlessly fits into data center SANs, providing the performance and management tools needed for efficient storage communication.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	C8R45A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps Fibre Channel
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Web GUI, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	2U x 19 x
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The HP StoreFabric SN6500B is a robust Fibre Channel network switch designed to handle demanding storage area network (SAN) environments. It delivers high-speed connectivity and reliable data transfer, making it suitable for enterprise data centers and large-scale storage deployments. Often found in setups requiring fast and secure storage communications, this switch supports scalable SAN fabrics. Key Features Equipped with 48 high-performance Fibre Channel ports for efficient data flow 2U rack-mount form factor tailored for dense data center racks Layer 2 management capabilities simplify network configuration and monitoring Designed to support Power Pack+ enhancements for improved uptime Handles heavy workloads typical in enterprise storage environments This switch is typically deployed in enterprise SANs where consistent performance and uptime are critical. It plays a key role in connecting storage arrays and servers, ensuring smooth data access and backup operations without bottlenecks. Its managed features provide administrators with control over traffic and network health, which is essential in complex IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The HP StoreFabric SN6500B 96/48 switch is primarily utilized in large-scale storage area networks within enterprise data centers. It benefits IT teams managing complex SAN environments who require robust, high-port-density switching to support extensive storage arrays and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput SAN connectivity for enterprise data centers deploying virtualization platforms and large storage clusters. Integrating with mission-critical storage infrastructures in financial institutions demanding low-latency, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. Supporting SAN fabrics in cloud service provider environments where scalable, manageable storage networking is essential. Enabling data backup and disaster recovery sites with dense port configurations to ensure seamless data replication across geographically dispersed locations. Optimizing storage traffic in high-performance computing (HPC) centers requiring consistent Layer 2 switching and minimal downtime. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating numerous Fibre Channel connections within a compact 2U chassis and offers scalable management controls suited to evolving SAN demands. Its design supports the performance and reliability requirements critical for maintaining enterprise storage workflows.

C8R45A HP StoreFabric SN6500B 96/48 48 x Ports Active 2U Rack-mountable Layer 2 Managed Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Network Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases