{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-96-96-power-pack-fc-switch-c8r42a","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96\/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch - C8R42A","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-c8r42a.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-c8r42a.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" title=\"HPE\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/h\/p\/hpe-711307-b21.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" title=\"Brocade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g730-48-64g-r.html\"\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-g730-48-64g-r.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-g730-48-64g-r.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\"\u003eC8R42A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/am867d.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003eAM867D\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/711307-b21.html\" title=\"HPE\"\u003e711307-B21\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/br-g730-48-64g-r.html\" title=\"Brocade\"\u003eBR-G730-48-64G-R\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrocade\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 Ports on Demand licenses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports, 8 × 10GbE SFP+ ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 to 64 @ 64G\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\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.096 Tb\/s\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\u003e14.8 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\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 C8R42A is an enterprise-class switch, engineered to deliver advanced and reliable connectivity for modern storage area network (SAN) environments. As a leading HPE FC Switch, it integrates high-density Fibre Channel port options—48, 72, or 96 ports—designed to ensure seamless scalability and high performance for data centers of all sizes. Featuring Power Pack+ licensing, it enhances network efficiency, security, and management flexibility, critical for organizations with data-intensive operations. The switch’s compatibility with a broad range of SAN devices and 4\/8\/16 Gb\/s auto-sensing speeds enables uninterrupted high-throughput data flows. With robust encryption and compression support, the C8R42A excels at securing SAN environments while minimizing delays, making it ideal for both virtualized workloads and mission-critical storage infrastructures. Its SAN-optimized deployment, hot-swappable components, and redundant power supplies provide both exceptional reliability and service continuity for enterprise clients. Whether for regional deployments in Asia, Europe, Africa, or North America, the C8R42A ensures tailored integration for diverse network architectures. This solution is ideal for distributors seeking reliable inventory, small integrators needing flexible network growth, and end users who demand seamless expansion and advanced Fibre Channel features in their SAN backbone. Plus, with detailed support services and rapid delivery, the C8R42A empowers businesses to meet evolving data needs while ensuring operational excellence.\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\u003eFC Scalability\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\u003e1536 Gb\/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=\"col-6 col-md-4 p-0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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\u003eFlexible port licensing and Power Pack+ enable high bandwidth and secure connectivity for enterprise applications, helping organizations reduce IT complexity by up to 35%.\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\u003eFast, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity supports cloud storage and backup, empowering hybrid cloud strategies while maximizing data availability across remote 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