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C8R08A Overview
C8R08A is engineered with a robust, enterprise-grade architecture that enables high-performance connectivity and seamless stacking scalability. It supports versatile power options including AC power supply and redundant configurations, ensuring consistent network reliability and optimal performance across various deployment scenarios.
C8R08A delivers integrated Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities to manage a broad range of applications from campus networks to data centers. With a comprehensive assortment of ports for both twisted pair and fiber connectivity, the switch is designed for efficient stacking, high throughput, and flexible use cases in modern network environments.
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C8R08A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8R08A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- C8R08A Enterprise Network Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 12 lbs
C8R08A Use Case
Enterprise SAN Consolidation with C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Switch
In a global manufacturing firm migrating to a converged VMware vSphere infrastructure, the C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B delivers non-blocking 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity across 48 active and 24 expansion ports. By collapsing three legacy SAN islands into a single fabric, IT teams achieved 2× higher throughput, simplified zoning management by 50% and reduced total cost of ownership by 30%, while ensuring end-to-end data integrity and predictable I/O performance.
Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Network with C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Switch
A Tier-1 investment bank deploying high-frequency trading platforms leverages the C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B to interconnect mission-critical database and analytics clusters. Delivering sub-2 µs port-to-port latency at 16 Gb/s, the switch secures 99.999% uptime with integrated redundant power and cooling. The outcome: 25% faster transaction settlement, real-time market data replication and compliance with stringent FINRA and SEC performance SLAs.
HIPAA-Compliant DR and Data Replication with C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Switch
A multi-site healthcare provider replicates terabytes of PACS imaging data between primary and disaster recovery sites over dedicated Fibre Channel links. Using the C8R08A-HPE StoreFabric SN6000B’s 48 onboard 16 Gb/s ports and built-in Fabric Watch monitoring, the IT team sustains 6 Gb/s aggregate replication throughput, meets RPO < 30 sec and RTO < 15 min, and enforces end-to-end encryption to comply with HIPAA and GDPR mandates.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8R08A |  Q2F24A |  466482-B21 |  662048-B21 |  R0P12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11.3 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 9 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8R08A | Q2F24A | 466482-B21 | 662048-B21 | R0P12A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 4 expansion slots available | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ uplink slots | 24 Ethernet Ports, 4 Uplink Combo Ports | 12 fixed Ethernet ports, 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 85 W | 45 W | 65 W | 35W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8R08A Enterprise Network Switch | Q2F24A Enterprise Stackable Gigabit Switch | Enterprise Stackable Switch 466482-B21 | 662048-B21 Stackable Managed Switch | R0P12A Enterprise Stackable Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 24 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 8 lbs | 10 lbs | 8 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Collins
4
Reliable for small SAN implementations.
V
Victor Lane
5
Stable operation with predictable throughput.
J
Julian Frost
3
Easy to manage and maintain.
H
Howard Blake
4
Good value SAN solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Switch is a cost-effective, high-performance SAN switch offering 48 native 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports plus 24 additional expansion ports in a single chassis.
How many Fibre Channel ports does the SN6000B switch provide?
The SN6000B switch provides 48 built-in 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports and 24 modular expansion ports for up to 72 total connections.
What data transfer rates does the HPE StoreFabric SN6000B support?
The SN6000B supports line rates up to 16 Gbps per port with auto-speed negotiation down to 2/4/8 Gbps for backward compatibility.
What does the “48/24 bundled” designation mean?
“48/24 bundled” indicates 48 fixed 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports plus 24 optional expansion ports via modular uplink license keys in a single 1U chassis.