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C8S45B HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch for Bladesystem C-Class

SKU:
C8S45B
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed for high-performance SAN connectivity
  • Designed specifically for HP BladeSystem C-Class enclosures
  • Supports up to 16 ports for extensive SAN expansion
  • Optimized for reliable data transfer in virtualized environments
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$1,501.00

Product Overview

The HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch fits into HP BladeSystem C-Class enclosures to provide high-speed, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity. It plays a key role in linking blade servers to storage networks, enabling smooth data flow in business-critical environments.

General Information

Brand HP
Part Number C8S45B
Condition Refurbished

Technical Information

Switch Ports 16
Number of Ports 16-Ports
Port Type SFP+
Port Speed 16 Gbps
POE Support No
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP+

Physical Characteristics

Weight 5.00


Product Description

The HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch is built for providing fast and reliable storage area network (SAN) connections within HP BladeSystem C-Class enclosures. It's commonly found in data centers and virtualized environments where quick access to shared storage is critical.

IT professionals and system administrators rely on this switch to streamline storage traffic and optimize server-to-storage communication for enterprise workloads. Its 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports ensure low latency and high throughput for demanding applications.

Key Features

  • High-speed 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity to handle heavy SAN traffic
  • 16 ports allowing flexible and scalable SAN topologies
  • Designed to fit seamlessly into HP BladeSystem C-Class chassis
  • Supports advanced fabric services for improved SAN management
  • Firmware optimized for compatibility with HP BladeSystem and Brocade ecosystems

This switch is typically deployed in blade server environments demanding fast, reliable SAN access, such as virtualization clusters and high-performance computing setups. Its role is vital in ensuring storage traffic remains efficient and uninterrupted across connected servers.


Use Cases

The C8S45B HP Brocade 16GB/16 SAN Switch is primarily deployed within HP BladeSystem C-Class enclosures, targeting enterprise IT environments that demand high-throughput and low-latency storage networking. It is particularly suited for data centers and virtualized infrastructures requiring robust Fibre Channel SAN connectivity to support intensive storage workloads.

How It's Used:

  • Facilitating high-speed SAN connectivity for virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers, ensuring seamless VM storage access.
  • Supporting large-scale storage area networks in financial institutions where low latency and reliable data transfer are critical.
  • Enabling scalable SAN expansion in healthcare IT environments managing extensive electronic medical records (EMR) storage.
  • Integrating blade servers with centralized storage arrays in manufacturing facilities to streamline production data workflows.
  • Providing resilient Fibre Channel connections for backup and disaster recovery sites to enhance data availability.

By enabling high-performance and scalable SAN connectivity within BladeSystem infrastructures, this switch helps organizations maintain efficient data flow and operational continuity across demanding application environments. Its design aligns with enterprise needs for reliable, low-latency storage networking that supports evolving virtualization and storage cluster demands.


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C8S45B HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch for Bladesystem C-Class
C8S45B HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch for Bladesystem C-Class
$1,501.00