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C8R42A
HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch
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C8R42A Overview
C8R42A is a high-performance enterprise switch engineered with a robust architecture that optimizes data flow and efficiency. Designed with dual power supply options, the switch offers versatile connectivity through an array of port configurations including both copper (10/100/1000) and SFP uplink interfaces, meeting the demands of modern network infrastructures.
Optimized for stacking and scalability, C8R42A delivers consistent low-latency performance and exceptional throughput even in high-traffic environments. Its advanced capabilities support mission-critical network applications in data centers, campus networks, and branch offices, ensuring reliable and manageable operations for sophisticated enterprise deployments.
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C8R42A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- Weight
- 12 lbs
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Power Consumption
- 35 W
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Width
- 17.6 inches
- Height
- 1 inch
- Switching Capacity
- 256 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 512 Gbps
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8R42A
- Product Name
- C8R42A Advanced Managed Switch
C8R42A Use Case
Enterprise SAN Consolidation for Virtualized Data Centers with HPE StoreFabric SN6500B
A global financial services firm uses the C8R42A-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch to consolidate multiple 8Gb fabrics into a single 96-port 16Gb SAN. This unified Fibre Channel architecture reduces switch count by 50%, cuts management overhead by 40%, and delivers sub-1ms latency for over 2,000 VMware vSphere VMs—ensuring predictable performance, simplified operations, and seamless scale-out.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery and Real-Time Database Replication
A tier-1 healthcare provider deploys dual C8R42A-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Power Pack+ 16Gb FC Switches in active-active across primary and DR campuses. Leveraging full-line-rate 16Gbps Fibre Channel and credit-based flow control, the solution enables synchronous Oracle database mirroring with near-zero RPO and sub-5-minute RTO. The result: continuous patient data availability, end-to-end encryption, and audit-ready compliance.
High-Performance Storage Backbone for AI/ML and HPC Workloads
A scientific research lab integrates the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch to interconnect NP-NVMe arrays and GPU clusters over a lossless SAN fabric. The non-blocking architecture and hardware offloads provide consistent 16Gb throughput and sub-500μs latency, boosting dataset ingest rates by 50% and reducing deep-learning training cycles by 30%. This scalable, low-latency fabric accelerates time-to-insight for AI model development.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8R42A |  R0P14A |  QK753C |  R0P82A |  Q0U60A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 12 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inch | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8R42A | R0P14A | QK753C | R0P82A | Q0U60A |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 2 expansion slots for module upgrade | 8 fixed Ethernet ports and 2 expansion slots | 24 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink slots | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP uplinks |
| Power Consumption | 35 W | N/A | 150 W | 250 W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8R42A Advanced Managed Switch | R0P14A Enterprise Stackable Switch | QK753C High-Performance Network Switch | R0P82A High Performance Switch | Q0U60A 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 192 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 512 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 384 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.6 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Brooks
4
Reliable performance for enterprise storage.
V
Victor Hale
5
Integrated smoothly into existing SAN fabric.
A
Andrew Wells
3
Predictable and stable operation.
J
Julian Ford
4
Good core SAN switching option.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch is a high-density Fibre Channel switch offering 96 native 16Gb ports and 96 additional 16Gb ports via optional modules, designed for enterprise SAN environments.
What are the key features of the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B?
Key features include 192 total 16Gb ports, non-blocking architecture, ultra-low latency, integrated power supplies and fans, flexible port licensing, and comprehensive management via HPE OneView.
What performance can I expect from the 16Gb 96/96 HPE SN6500B switch?
The switch delivers up to 3.8Tbps aggregate bandwidth, sub-microsecond latency, and support for ISL trunking up to 128 Gbps, ensuring high throughput and low response times.
How scalable is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC switch?
You can scale from 48 to 192 ports per chassis, stack up to five switches in a fabric, and expand port count non-disruptively with optional 16Gb modules.