HP C8R45A Sn6500b 96/48 FC Switch

Overview
The HP Sn6500b 96/48 FC Switch (part number C8R45A) delivers high-density fibre channel connectivity for enterprise storage networks. Designed for mission-critical data centres, this compact 1U chassis provides reliable, low-latency switching for both server and storage arrays. With 96 ports of 4Gb FC and 48 ports of 8Gb FC, the Sn6500b scales to meet growing bandwidth demands while simplifying cable management and reducing rack space.

Key Features

• 96 x 4Gb FC ports and 48 x 8Gb FC ports in a single 1U form factor
• Non-blocking architecture ensures full bandwidth for all ports
• Hot-swap fan modules and redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
• Advanced zoning and security controls to protect data traffic
• Integrated management via HP OpenView, CLI and web interface
• Support for both FC-AL and FC-FCP protocols

Technical Specifications

• Port configuration: 96 x 4Gb FC, 48 x 8Gb FC
• Switching capacity: 5.4 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: 2.7 Mpps
• Dimensions: 1U (1.75 in) height, 17.5 in depth, 17.2 in width
• Power: Dual redundant 750W hot-swap power supplies
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Management interfaces: Ethernet 10/100/1000, CLI, SNMP, Web GUI

Typical Applications

• Enterprise data centre SAN deployments requiring high port density
• Virtualisation environments with heavy storage I/O workloads
• High-performance computing clusters that need low latency FC connectivity
• Backup and archival solutions that rely on reliable fibre channel links
• Disaster recovery sites where redundant power and fan modules are essential