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C8S46A
Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch
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C8S46A Overview
C8S46A is an enterprise-grade network switch built on a modular architecture that ensures high performance and flexibility. It is designed for optimal data processing with support for both AC and redundant power supply options and features a comprehensive mix of Ethernet ports and uplink configurations.
C8S46A offers scalable stacking capabilities and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 routing, delivering robust switching capacity suited for demanding environments. Its versatile interface options, integrated POE+ support, and compact rack-mount form factor make it ideal for campus networks, data centers, and mission-critical deployments.
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C8S46A 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
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C8S46A
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated 10G SFP uplink slots
- Product Name
- C8S46A Enterprise Managed Switch
C8S46A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Infrastructure Acceleration
In a global financial services data center consolidating 200+ VMware ESXi hosts across 12 racks, the C8S46A-Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch delivers low-latency 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity and 28 front-plane ports to support high-density vMotion traffic. Benefit: Achieves 40% reduction in I/O latency, sustains 99.99% VM availability, accelerates provisioning by 50%, and lowers operational expenses through simplified SAN management.
Multi-Site Disaster Recovery with Synchronous Replication
In a manufacturing enterprise with twin data centers 50 km apart, the C8S46A-Brocade switch underpins synchronous block-level replication between primary NetApp FAS arrays and secondary DR arrays. Its 16Gb FC performance and hardware-assisted traffic isolation ensure zero packet loss on critical failover paths. Benefit: Guarantees RPO=0, slashes RTO by 60%, and delivers continuous business operations under stringent SLAs.
HPC Cluster High-Throughput Parallel I/O for Simulation Workloads
At a research institute running CFD and molecular dynamics jobs on a 512-node HPC cluster, the C8S46A-Brocade 16Gb/28c switch interconnects compute nodes with multiple shared storage arrays over high-speed SAN fabric. Its 28-port fabric zoning and dynamic buffer credit allocation maximize parallel I/O bandwidth. Benefit: Accelerates data staging by 3×, reduces simulation turnaround by 45%, and centralizes SAN control to simplify large-scale workload management.
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Product Comparison Table
 C8S46A |  C8R42A |  834976-B22 |  C8S45A |  QK714D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 11 inches | 10 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 | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | 1 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 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8S46A | C8R42A | 834976-B22 | C8S45A | QK714D |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 8 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated 10G SFP uplink slots | 24 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | 24 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink slots | 12 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink slots | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 35 W | 150 W | 48 W | 120W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | C8S46A Enterprise Managed Switch | C8R42A Advanced Managed Switch | High-Performance Managed Switch 834976-B22 | C8S45A Advanced Enterprise Switch | QK714D High-Performance Data Center 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 | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 100 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 512 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 150 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 12 lbs | 14 lbs | 12 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.6 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Collins
4
Stable Fibre Channel connectivity for shared storage.
V
Victor Adams
5
Easy to manage and monitor.
M
Martin Keaton
3
Reliable performance under daily workloads.
J
Julian Brooks
4
Solid embedded SAN option.
Questions & Answers
What is the Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch (SKU C8S46A)?
The Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch (C8S46A) is a 16 Gbps Fibre Channel switch with 28 integrated ports designed for server blade enclosures to deliver high-performance storage connectivity.
What are the key features of the Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch?
Key features include 16 Gbps per port, 28 full-speed Fibre Channel ports, integrated ISL trunking, advanced zoning, QoS, secure fabric services and seamless integration with HP blade servers.
How many ports does the Brocade 16Gb/28c Embedded SAN Switch provide?
This switch provides 28 full-speed 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-density SAN connectivity within blade server chassis.
What Fibre Channel speed does the Brocade 16Gb/28c switch support?
Each port on the Brocade 16Gb/28c switch supports up to 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, ensuring low latency and high throughput for demanding workloads.