Name: C8S45A HP Brocade 16 x 16GB Ports SFP+ Layer 2 Managed SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: C8S45A
Price: 2332.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Brocade 16 x 16GB Ports SFP+ Layer 2 Managed SAN Switch delivers focused Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks. It fits into data center racks to provide efficient, high-speed connections between servers and storage devices, handling demanding storage traffic with precision and control.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	C8S45A
Condition	Refurbished

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

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),Web GUI,CLI
Security Features	Zoning,Port Security,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
This HP Brocade switch is built to handle high-speed storage area networks with 16 dedicated 16Gbps SFP+ ports. It provides reliable, low-latency connectivity essential for SAN environments where data integrity and performance are critical. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch is designed for environments that require robust storage networking capabilities, such as large-scale virtualization, database management, and backup solutions. IT professionals managing SAN fabrics benefit from its comprehensive management tools and fabric services. Key Features Offers 16 high-speed 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for dense SAN configurations Includes advanced fabric services like zoning and diagnostics for efficient management Supports Layer 2 switching optimized for storage traffic Allows flexible network segmentation and enhanced security Compact form factor fits well in standard rack setups This switch is typically deployed in data centers supporting critical storage workloads, connecting servers to storage arrays with minimal latency. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows for applications that rely on fast and reliable access to storage resources.

Use Cases
The HP Brocade 16 x 16GB Ports SFP+ Layer 2 Managed SAN Switch is designed for deployment in enterprise data centers and storage environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity. IT teams managing virtualization clusters or high-performance storage arrays benefit from its ability to deliver reliable fabric services within scalable SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to servers in multi-rack data center configurations to support critical business applications. Facilitating virtualized environments where multiple hosts require consistent, high-speed access to shared storage. Supporting disaster recovery sites with dedicated SAN fabrics for rapid data replication and failover. Enabling storage clusters in medium to large enterprises that demand robust and manageable SAN topologies. Implementing high-density SAN solutions in colocation or cloud provider facilities requiring efficient rack space utilization. This SAN switch enhances operational efficiency by providing streamlined fabric management and scalable port connectivity, which are essential for evolving storage networks. Its integration within demanding data centers helps maintain performance and reliability as storage requirements grow.

C8S45A HP Brocade 16 x 16GB Ports SFP+ Layer 2 Managed SAN Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases