{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-96-96-fc-switch-c8r43a","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96\/96 FC Switch - C8R43A","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table m-0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"HPE\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-c8r43a.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"HPE\" title=\"HPE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-c8r43a.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/aq233b.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"HPE\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-aq233b.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"HPE\" title=\"HPE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-aq233b.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g630-96-32g-f.html\" title=\"Brocade\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"Brocade\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/b\/r\/brocade-bc-br-g630-96-32g-f.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Brocade\" title=\"Brocade\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/b\/r\/brocade-bc-br-g630-96-32g-f.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.html\" title=\"Arista\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"Arista\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/a\/r\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Arista\" title=\"Arista\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/a\/r\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"table_head\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"HPE\"\u003eC8R43A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/aq233b.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003eAQ233B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g630-96-32g-f.html\" title=\"Brocade\"\u003eBR-G630-96-32G-F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.html\" title=\"Arista\"\u003eDCS-7280CR3K-32P4-F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48-, 72-, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via PoD licenses); Universal (E, F, M, D, EX) ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 to 128 @ 32G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32x 100GbE QSFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1536 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Tb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 Bpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE Budget\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStacking Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"std prod-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prt_overView_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE C8R43A is an enterprise-grade switch engineered for demanding storage area network environments. As part of the HPE StoreFabric family, it delivers robust, scalable connectivity, making it a cornerstone in modern data centers and large-scale enterprise storage area networks. This 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch enables reliable and high-performance SAN operation, accommodating evolving storage needs as organizations transition to faster and more expansive networks. Boasting comprehensive interoperability with major SAN switches and directors, the C8R43A helps unify storage infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration across heterogeneous environments. Its advanced fabric services optimize traffic management and enable resilient SAN architectures, contributing to higher data availability and efficiency. Designed with flexibility in mind, it supports 48, 72, and 96-port configurations to match business growth, and offers hot-swappable components, redundant power, and intelligent diagnostics for non-stop operations. With aggregate bandwidth up to 1,536 Gb\/s and ultra-low 700ns local switching fabric latency, the C8R43A grants enterprises the agility needed to handle intensive storage workloads, integrate advanced fabric services, and simplify SAN scalability and management. The switch’s support for universal port types and hot-pluggable media enhance operational versatility, while its environmental tolerances and efficient power use make it a suitable option for data centers across diverse global regions. Ultimately, the HPE C8R43A Fibre Channel Switch gives IT leaders the control and performance they need to drive their digital transformation in an ever-connected world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"table_title\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 p-0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 p-0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,536Gb\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-4 p-0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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class=\"card_img icon_enterprise_network\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnterprise Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivers seamless storage fabric connectivity and advanced fabric services for business applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-6 col-md-4 p-0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_img icon_cloud_services\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloud Services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpowers cloud-ready storage deployment with scalable, resilient Fibre Channel switching and interoperability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_table_list_responsive_wrap_v0 product_compare\"\u003e\u003cdiv 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data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-c8r43a.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/aq233b.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"HPE\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-aq233b.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"HPE\" title=\"HPE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-aq233b.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g630-96-32g-f.html\" title=\"Brocade\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"Brocade\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/b\/r\/brocade-bc-br-g630-96-32g-f.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Brocade\" title=\"Brocade\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/b\/r\/brocade-bc-br-g630-96-32g-f.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.html\" title=\"Arista\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"Arista\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/a\/r\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Arista\" title=\"Arista\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/a\/r\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"table_head\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"HPE\"\u003eC8R43A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/aq233b.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003eAQ233B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g630-96-32g-f.html\" title=\"Brocade\"\u003eBR-G630-96-32G-F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/arista-dcs-7280cr3k-32p4-f.html\" title=\"Arista\"\u003eDCS-7280CR3K-32P4-F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48-, 72-, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via PoD licenses); Universal (E, F, M, D, EX) 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Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_table_normal_wrap_v0 product_optional\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"table_title\"\u003eOptional Add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table_list\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAJ718A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE 8Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver Module, for flexible connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAF603A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit, ensuring secure installation in data center 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