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C8R45B
HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 FC Switch
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C8R45B Overview
C8R45B is a business-class managed switch designed with a modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It offers dual power options featuring an AC power supply with redundancy, a versatile port configuration including 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 10G uplink options, and comprehensive stacking capabilities that ensure scalability and high performance in demanding network environments.
C8R45B is optimized for deployments ranging from campus networks to data centers and branch offices. Its robust performance, efficient stacking, and integrated port expansion options facilitate simplified network management and future scalability, making it ideal for enterprises seeking reliable, high-throughput connectivity solutions.
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C8R45B Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply with Redundancy
- 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 / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8R45B
- 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
- 4 fixed SFP slots and 24 fixed Ethernet ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- C8R45B Business-Class Managed Switch
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 8 lbs
C8R45B Use Case
Virtualized Enterprise SAN Fabric for VMware vSphere with C8R45B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B
In a global financial services data center, IT architects deploy the C8R45B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 FC Switch to consolidate multiple SAN islands under VMware vSphere. By leveraging 96 Fibre Channel ports at 16Gb/s, the switch delivers sub-millisecond latency and 2× higher I/O throughput, enabling live VM migration, zero-impact maintenance and non-disruptive scalability. Outcome: 30% lower storage TCO, 99.999% uptime SLA and accelerated VM provisioning for mission-critical workloads.
High-Performance AI/ML Cluster Connectivity with C8R45B-HPE SN6500B 16Gb Switch
A research university AI lab integrates the C8R45B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B switch into its GPU-accelerated cluster to address large-scale data ingestion and real-time model training. The 16Gb Fibre Channel fabric provides deterministic, low-latency access to parallel file systems and NVMe arrays, supporting over 10M IOPS. Outcome: 40% reduction in training cycle times, seamless burst scaling for AI workloads and predictable performance at petabyte scale.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Fabric
A healthcare provider implements a dual-site DR architecture using C8R45B-HPE StoreFabric SN6500B switches for synchronous replication between primary and secondary data centers. The 96/48 port density supports automated zoning, dynamic path failover and end-to-end fabric monitoring. Outcome: RPO under 60 seconds, RTO under 15 minutes and compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, ensuring uninterrupted access to electronic medical records.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8R45B |  C8R44B |  834979-B22 |  657787-B21 |  QR480B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14 inches | 12.0 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 14 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 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Lite | 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 | C8R45B | C8R44B | 834979-B22 | 657787-B21 | QR480B |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 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 | 4 fixed SFP slots and 24 fixed Ethernet ports | 24 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | Modular stacking ports and expansion slots for added interfaces | 4 expansion slots available for stacking modules | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 85 W | 45 W | 120W | 120W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with Redundancy | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8R45B Business-Class Managed Switch | C8R44B Network Switch | Catalyst 834979-B22 Modular Switch | 657787-B21 Next-Gen Network Switch | QR480B 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 | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 15 lbs | 22 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Wallace
4
Reliable uptime and consistent throughput.
V
Victor Turner
5
Scales well in larger storage environments.
A
Andrew Palmer
3
Enterprise grade Fibre Channel performance.
J
Julian Carter
4
Strong backbone switch for SAN fabrics.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96/48 FC Switch?
The HPE StoreFabric SN6500B is a high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel switch featuring 96 front-panel FC ports and 48 expansion ports for scalable SAN environments.
How many Fibre Channel ports does the SN6500B provide?
The SN6500B delivers 96 native 16Gb FC ports plus 48 additional ports for inter-switch links or fabric expansion, supporting large enterprise SANs.
What Fibre Channel speeds are supported by the SN6500B?
It supports 16Gb Fibre Channel natively and is backward compatible with 8Gb and 4Gb FC devices for flexible migration.
What performance throughput can I expect from this switch?
The SN6500B delivers up to 2.3 Tbps of bi-directional bandwidth with sub-microsecond latency, ensuring low-latency SAN connectivity.