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C8R08A
HPE StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb 48/24 Bundled Fibre Channel Swi...
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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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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.
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.
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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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Bundled FC switch provided quick deployment.
Reliable for small SAN implementations.
Stable operation with predictable throughput.
Easy to manage and maintain.
Good value SAN solution.
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.
The SN6000B switch provides 48 built-in 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports and 24 modular expansion ports for up to 72 total connections.
The SN6000B supports line rates up to 16 Gbps per port with auto-speed negotiation down to 2/4/8 Gbps for backward compatibility.
“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.
The SN6000B includes a web-based GUI, CLI (SSH), SNMPv3, and integration with HPE OneView for unified SAN management.
The SN6000B is a 1U rack-mountable switch with dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and front-to-back airflow.
Yes. The SN6000B supports N_Port zoning, NPIV, dynamic port isolation, ACLs, RSCN suppression, and login controls for secure fabric segmentation.
Yes. The SN6000B is fully certified for HPE ProLiant, HPE Synergy, and other industry-standard Fibre Channel SAN hosts.
Yes. The SN6000B is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and supports Fabric Pools, NPIV, and Full Fabric logs for virtual workloads.
With ISL trunking, fabric clustering up to 239 switches, and 72 ports per chassis, the SN6000B scales linearly to thousands of endpoints.
The SN6000B consumes up to 250 W under full load, supports dual AC (100–240 V) or DC (–48 V) power, and uses front-to-back airflow in a 1U rack.
All base features are included; optional upgrades such as Fabric Watch, ISL trunking, and advanced zoning require one-time license fees per feature.
High availability is provided by redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, non-disruptive firmware upgrades, and dual controller failover.
The SN6000B delivers secure management via SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS/TACACS+, role-based access control, CLI/GUI session timeout and audit logging.
Ideal for mid-range SAN consolidation, virtualization, database clustering, backup/restore, and remote replication in enterprise data centers.
HPE provides a one-year hardware warranty with optional HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care services for 24×7 support and rapid parts replacement.
Yes. The SN6000B is firmware-upgradeable to support FC-NVMe, enabling low-latency NVMe storage services over existing Fibre Channel fabrics.
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