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C8R44B Overview
C8R44B is a high-performance network switch engineered with a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, offering versatile connectivity solutions for modern IT infrastructures. It comes equipped with flexible power options, including an AC Power Supply with a redundant design option, and a comprehensive array of Ethernet ports designed for both uplink and downlink connectivity, ensuring optimal network performance and scalability.
C8R44B features advanced stacking capabilities that enable simplified network management and high-speed interconnectivity, making it suitable for applications ranging from enterprise core networks to data centers and branch offices. Its proven performance, efficient memory management, and compact rack-mount form factor make it ideal for demanding environments that require reliable, high-throughput connectivity and seamless scalability.
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C8R44B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Hpe
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 85 W
- 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 / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8R44B
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- C8R44B Network Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12.0 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
C8R44B Use Case
Enterprise SAN Consolidation with C8R44B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch
Large enterprises managing fragmented Fibre Channel fabrics struggle with complexity and high operational costs. By deploying the C8R44B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch—featuring 96 native 16 Gb/s ports plus 48 expansion ports—you achieve a unified SAN fabric with automated zoning and QoS. Outcome: 50% fewer switches, 30% lower TCO, and streamlined fabric management.
High-Performance Virtualization for Cloud Service Providers with HPE StoreFabric SN6500B
Cloud providers require ultra-low latency and massive throughput for VMware vSphere and Hyper-V clusters. The C8R44B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch delivers sub-microsecond latency, 1.7 Tbps of switching capacity, and integrated Fabric Vision for pro-active monitoring. Outcome: 2× faster VM migrations, consistent <1 µs response times, and 99.999% storage uptime.
Accelerated Backup & Disaster Recovery in Financial Services with HPE SN6500B
Financial institutions face tight RTO/RPO windows for nightly backups and remote replication. Leveraging the C8R44B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch—engineered for continuous operation with redundant power supplies and hot-swap fans—ensures 16 Gb/s performance across 96 ports. Outcome: 40% reduction in backup windows, rapid offsite DR replication, and full compliance with regulatory recovery SLAs.
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Product Comparison Table 
| C8R44B |  Q0U59A |  AJ820C |  Q6M26A |  AM866C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.0 inches | 14 inches | 11 inches | 19.3 inches | 11 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inch |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8R44B | Q0U59A | AJ820C | Q6M26A | AM866C |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 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+ |
| Power Consumption | 85 W | 120W | 120W | 150W | 50W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8R44B Network Switch | Q0U59A SmartStack 9000 | AJ820C Enterprise-Grade Stackable Switch | Enterprise Modular Layer 3 Switch Q6M26A | AM866C High-Performance Stacked 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 192 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 384 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
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Hassle-Free RMA & Returns
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
H
Howard Lane
4
High port density FC switch performed reliably.
E
Eric Walsh
5
Stable SAN backbone with good scalability.
M
Martin Shaw
5
Handled storage traffic without issues.
V
Victor Long
5
Enterprise grade Fibre Channel switching.
J
James Porter
4
Strong performance and uptime.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 Power Pack+ FC Switch is a high-density Fibre Channel SAN switch offering 96 native 16Gbps and 48 licensed 32Gbps ports, delivering enterprise-grade scalability, performance and reliability.
What are the key features of the SN6500B Power Pack+ FC Switch?
Key features include 144 total ports (96×16Gbps/48×32Gbps), 4Tbps non-blocking backplane, up to 5M frames/sec, dual hot-swap power supplies, redundant fans, HPE Fabric Vision and Virtual Connect integration.
How does the SN6500B switch enhance SAN performance?
The SN6500B delivers sub-1µs latency, up to 32Gbps per port and a 4Tbps fabric capacity, maximizing throughput and minimizing bottlenecks for latency-sensitive storage workloads.
Which management tools are compatible with the SN6500B?
The SN6500B integrates with HPE OneView, SAN Network Advisor and Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager for centralized provisioning, monitoring, firmware management and SAN diagnostics.
What port configurations are available on the SN6500B?
The switch provides 96 native 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports and 48 optional 32Gbps ports, all with auto-speed negotiation for flexible SAN topologies.
Can the SN6500B integrate with third-party storage arrays?
Yes. The SN6500B is certified interoperable with leading third-party SAN arrays and servers, ensuring seamless multi-vendor Fibre Channel connectivity.
What virtualization platforms are supported by the SN6500B?
It supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and OpenStack Cinder, including NPIV for virtual machine zoning and efficient SAN resource sharing.
How scalable is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B?
The SN6500B supports up to 16 switches per fabric and up to 3,840 ports via ISLs, enabling large SAN expansions without performance loss.
What redundancy and reliability features does the SN6500B offer?
It features dual hot-plug power supplies, redundant cooling, fabric failover, auto error detection and self-healing diagnostics for maximum uptime.
What cabling and transceiver options does the SN6500B support?
Supported options include SFP+ (16Gbps), SFP28 (32Gbps), OM3/OM4 multimode, single-mode, BiDi transceivers and direct attach copper (DAC) cables.
How do I perform a firmware upgrade on the SN6500B?
Use HPE OneView or SAN Network Advisor to apply the latest FL_Key, schedule an offline maintenance window and reboot ports sequentially to ensure zero-disruption upgrades.
What licensing requirements apply to the SN6500B switch?
All 96 16Gbps ports are standard; enabling 32Gbps operation on 48 ports requires Power Pack+ licensing. Fabric Vision features are included at no additional cost.
What environmental requirements are needed for SN6500B installation?
The switch requires a 19″ rack, 0–40 °C operating temperature, 8–90 % non-condensing humidity, 100–240 VAC power and adequate front-to-rear airflow.
What monitoring and diagnostic features are available?
HPE Fabric Vision provides real-time monitoring, performance trending, proactive alerting, ClearLink Diagnostics and VM Insights for comprehensive SAN visibility.
How does the SN6500B support data center consolidation?
By offering high port density, centralized management, automated zoning and multi-protocol support, the SN6500B reduces cabling, simplifies operations and optimizes rack space.
What warranty and support options are available for the SN6500B?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement and 24×7 phone support, with optional Foundation Care and ProLiant Service Packs for enhanced coverage.