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C8R43A
HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch
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C8R43A Overview
C8R43A is a high-performance network switch engineered with a robust, modular architecture that addresses the demands of modern data environments. It offers versatile power options including a redundant power supply alongside standard AC power, ensuring continuous operation even in critical scenarios.
Designed for scalability, C8R43A features advanced stacking capabilities and a diverse range of ports that enhance performance and simplify network expansion. Its low-latency switching capacity and comprehensive port configurations make it an ideal solution for data centers, enterprise networks, and high-density real-time applications.
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C8R43A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- 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
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- POE Support
- POE+
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Power Consumption
- 85W
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8R43A
- Product Name
- C8R43A High-Performance Rack-Mount Switch
C8R43A Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization Storage Networking with HPE StoreFabric SN6500B
A global financial services firm running 1,200 VMware ESXi hosts deploys the C8R43A-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch to consolidate SAN traffic and deliver predictable sub-millisecond storage response. The high-density 16Gb Fibre Channel ports reduce I/O latency by 40%, streamline SAN management, and cut operational costs by 30%.
Zero-RPO Disaster Recovery for Healthcare Data with HPE StoreFabric SN6500B
A large healthcare provider implements synchronous SAN replication between primary and DR campuses using dual C8R43A-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switches. This architecture ensures secure, low-latency data mirroring that meets a zero-RPO objective and achieves an RTO under five minutes, guaranteeing continuous access to critical patient records.
Accelerated HPC and Analytics I/O for Research Clusters
A national research laboratory’s 200-node HPC cluster uses the C8R43A-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch to support large-scale genomics and simulation workloads. With 960 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth and sub-microsecond port latencies, the switch accelerates parallel I/O by 50%, enabling faster data ingest, real-time analysis, and high-throughput compute cycles.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8R43A |  C8S45A |  AM866C |  571956-B21 |  854194-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 11 inches | 11 inches | 15.5 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 | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| 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 | C8R43A | C8S45A | AM866C | 571956-B21 | 854194-B21 |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 8 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots | 12 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 2 expansion slots available | 2 expansion slots available | Standard 24-port configuration with 4 SFP uplink slots |
| Power Consumption | 85W | 48 W | 50W | N/A | 75 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8R43A High-Performance Rack-Mount Switch | C8S45A Advanced Enterprise Switch | AM866C High-Performance Stacked Switch | Enterprise Modular Switch 571956-B21 | 854194-B21 Enterprise-Grade Managed 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 | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 16 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Oliver Grant
4
Scales well for growing storage needs.
V
Victor Knight
5
Predictable performance under load.
A
Andrew Holmes
3
Strong Fibre Channel backbone.
J
Julian Parker
4
Enterprise grade reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch (SKU C8R43A)?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/96 FC Switch (SKU C8R43A) is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel SAN switch offering high-density 16 Gbps ports for mission-critical storage environments.
How many ports does the SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch support?
The SN6500B provides 96 fixed 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports and supports an additional 96-port expansion shelf for a total of 192 ports.
What is the per-port throughput on the SN6500B switch?
Each SN6500B port delivers up to 16 Gbps full-duplex Fibre Channel throughput, enabling up to 32 Gbps aggregate bandwidth per port.
Is the SN6500B switch backwards compatible with 8 Gb and 4 Gb FC devices?
Yes, the SN6500B is fully interoperable with 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel endpoints, providing seamless migration paths and mixed-speed environments.