{"product_id":"hpe-storefabric-sn6500b-16gb-96-96-power-pack-fc-switch-c8r42b","title":"HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb 96\/96 Power Pack+ FC Switch - C8R42B","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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-c8r42b.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-c8r42b.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" title=\"Cisco\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/j\/u\/juniper-qfx5241-64qd-do.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Juniper\" title=\"Juniper\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/j\/u\/juniper-qfx5241-64qd-do.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"touch_float_a\" title=\"Cisco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/c9300l-24uxg-2q-e.html\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"mfwebp\"\u003e\u003csource title=\"Cisco\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/mf_webp\/jpg\/media\/catalog\/product\/c\/i\/cisco-c9300-switch_17.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg data-webpconverted=\"1\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Cisco\" title=\"Cisco\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.router-switch.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/c\/i\/cisco-c9300-switch_17.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\"\u003eC8R42B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/c1-n3k-c3172pq.html\" title=\"Cisco\"\u003eC1-N3K-C3172PQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/qfx5241-64qd-do-juniper-qfx5241-64qd-do-ethernet-switch-64-800ge-expansion-slot.html\" title=\"Juniper\"\u003eQFX5241-64QD-DO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.router-switch.com\/c9300l-24uxg-2q-e.html\" title=\"Cisco\"\u003eC9300L-24UXG-2Q-E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48, 72, 96-port configurations (24-port increments via Ports on Demand licenses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × SFP+ (10G) ports, 6 × QSFP+ (40G) ports (breakout capable to 4×10G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 QSFP-DD, 2 SFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 UPoE 8xmGig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,536 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.44 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.2 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto-sensing 4, 8, 16 Gb\/s speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.07 Bpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e261.90 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE 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switch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE USB Flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified USB storage for firmware upgrades and system log backup on HPE SAN switches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"std prod-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prt_overView_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPE C8R42B is a high-density enterprise-level switch engineered for mission-critical networking in modern enterprise data centers. Leveraging advanced technologies, this switch is part of the renowned StoreFabric SN6500B series, making it an optimal solution for organizations requiring robust Fiber Channel networks. With up to 96 configurable Fiber Channel Ports, it empowers high-throughput, low-latency data movement—vital for today’s high-performance storage environments. Enterprise data centers benefit from its flexibility, supporting various port types for seamless scalability and effortless integration into complex SAN fabrics. The C8R42B delivers an impressive aggregate bandwidth and features auto-sensing port speeds, adapting to evolving infrastructure demands. Enhanced by advanced ISL trunking and extensive interoperability with other HPE and Brocade SAN components, it assures futureproof investment and smooth, reliable operations. Data integrity and security are further enhanced by industry-standard encryption and comprehensive service class options. Whether for North American, European, Asian, or African deployments, this HPE switch harmonizes performance, scalability, and manageability—reinforcing its relevance in enterprise data centers seeking dependable StoreFabric SN6500B infrastructure built around versatile Fiber Channel topology.\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\u003eFiber Channel\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 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and optimizing throughput in diverse enterprise data center operations.\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_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\u003eEnables seamless integration for mission-critical workloads, supporting business expansion and simplifying network management for enterprise users.\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\u003eOptimizes secure, high-speed SAN links essential for scalable, low-latency cloud infrastructure—accelerating storage access by up to 40%.\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 class=\"table_list_wrap position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageBtn pageBtn_left\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"bi bi-chevron-left\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageBtn pageBtn_right\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"table_title\"\u003eProduct Features Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table_list\"\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 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