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C8S45A
Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch
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C8S45A Overview
C8S45A is a high-performance enterprise switch featuring a modular architecture engineered for scalable networking environments. It offers dual power options with redundant AC power supply support, extensive port configurations including a mix of copper and fiber interfaces, and robust stacking capabilities to streamline network expansion and management.
C8S45A delivers reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance, integrating advanced switching capacity and POE+ support to handle bandwidth-intensive and power-demanding applications. Designed for a range of use cases from small to large enterprises, it combines solid security measures with flexible deployment options for mission-critical network infrastructures.
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C8S45A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- 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
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- POE Support
- POE+
- Weight
- 12 lbs
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 8 Ports
- Width
- 17 inches
- Height
- 1 inches
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G / 10G
- Power Consumption
- 48 W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8S45A
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 12 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots
- Product Name
- C8S45A Advanced Enterprise Switch
C8S45A Use Case
VMware vSphere Virtualization Acceleration with C8S45A-Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch
Scenario: A global enterprise consolidates 200+ VMware ESXi hosts onto shared SAN storage to support mixed-workload virtual machines. By deploying the C8S45A-Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch in front of Fibre Channel arrays, the IT team achieves line-rate 16 Gb/s throughput per port and deterministic latency under 2 µs. Benefit: Streamlines virtual machine provisioning, boosts IOPS by 40%, and reduces storage-network bottlenecks—driving 20% lower infrastructure TCO and improving application SLAs.
Accelerated Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery with Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch
Scenario: A financial services firm runs nightly full backups of mission-critical databases to a remote data center. Integrating the C8S45A-Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch enables eight concurrent 16 Gb/s FC replication streams for high-speed snapshot transfers and hardware-accelerated encryption. Benefit: Shortens backup windows by 60%, slashes recovery point objectives (RPOs) to under 15 minutes, and ensures regulatory compliance with end-to-end data integrity for zero-impact DR testing.
High-Performance Analytics & HPC Storage Connectivity Using C8S45A Brocade SAN Switch
Scenario: A research institute deploys a 500-node HPC cluster for genomics analysis requiring parallel access to petabyte-scale storage arrays. The C8S45A-Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch delivers non-blocking, low-latency Fibre Channel fabric with advanced QoS and buffer-to-buffer credit management. Benefit: Enables sustained data ingest at 4 GB/s per node, reduces I/O contention by 70%, and accelerates time-to-insight for compute-intensive workloads—driving faster scientific breakthroughs.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8S45A |  538113-B21 |  R0P79A |  Q1H70B |  C8R45B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11.5 inches | 12 inches | 10 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 | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 1 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | 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 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8S45A | 538113-B21 | R0P79A | Q1H70B | C8R45B |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 8 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 12 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | N/A | 2 expansion slots for modular interfaces | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | 4 fixed SFP slots and 24 fixed Ethernet ports |
| Power Consumption | 48 W | N/A | 150 W | 150 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundancy |
| Product Name | C8S45A Advanced Enterprise Switch | Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48-Port POE+ Switch | R0P79A High Performance Stackable Switch | Q1H70B High-Performance Stacking Switch | C8R45B Business-Class 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 | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 200 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 400 Gbps | 512 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 16 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Hale
4
Reliable SAN connectivity for blade servers.
B
Brian Knox
5
Stable under daily workloads.
E
Ethan Wood
3
Easy to manage within BladeSystem.
V
Victor Payne
4
Dependable embedded SAN solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch (SKU: C8S45A)?
The C8S45A is a high-performance, embedded 16-port Fibre Channel switch delivering 16 Gb/s per port for enterprise SAN connectivity in blade server environments.
How many ports does the C8S45A embedded SAN switch provide?
The switch offers 16 internal 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports designed for direct integration into supported blade server chassis.
Which chassis and server platforms are compatible with SKU C8S45A?
The C8S45A is compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures hosting Gen8 or later blade servers.
What Fibre Channel features does the Brocade 16Gb/16c switch support?
It supports VSAN, NPIV, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), port channeling and advanced zoning for secure, isolated SAN fabrics.