HPE C8R08A StoreFabric SN6000B 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch | 24 Active Ports | 48-Port Scalable

• Enterprise Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and virtualization platforms
• All-flash storage array connectivity
• Enterprise database infrastructure
• SAP, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server storage networking
• Backup, recovery, and data protection environments
• Disaster recovery and business continuity SAN fabrics
• Private cloud and hybrid cloud storage infrastructure
• Data center modernization and SAN upgrades
• High-performance enterprise storage consolidation 

• 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch
• 24 active Fibre Channel ports included
• Scalable to 48 ports via Ports-on-Demand licensing
• Member of the HPE StoreFabric SN6000B Switch Series
• High-bandwidth Fibre Channel connectivity
• Low-latency storage networking for enterprise workloads
• Optimized for virtualization and flash storage
• Supports incremental SAN expansion without hardware replacement
• Compatible with standards-based Fibre Channel environments
• Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical applications
• Simplifies storage infrastructure modernization
• Supports high availability storage architectures
• Ideal for backup, replication, and disaster recovery
• Helps improve storage utilization and operational efficiency
• Designed for scalable enterprise data center deployments

• Brand: HPE
• Product Number: C8R08A
• Product Name: HPE StoreFabric SN6000B Switch
• Product Family: HPE StoreFabric SN6000B Fibre Channel Switch Series
• Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Fibre Channel Speed: 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Base Active Ports: 24 Fibre Channel Ports
• Maximum Ports: 48 Fibre Channel Ports
• Port Expansion: Ports-on-Demand (PoD) Licensing
• Form Factor: Rack Mount
• Primary Function: Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) Connectivity
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Centers, Storage Networks
• Bundle: Bundled Configuration

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The HPE C8R08A StoreFabric SN6000B is ideal for organizations seeking a scalable 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN platform that can grow alongside evolving storage demands. Unlike fixed-port switches, it enables expansion from 24 to 48 Fibre Channel ports through software-based Ports-on-Demand licensing, reducing future capital expenditure and minimizing infrastructure disruption. Compared with earlier 8Gb Fibre Channel models, it delivers substantially greater throughput for flash storage arrays, virtualized workloads, and business-critical applications while preserving compatibility with existing Fibre Channel environments. For enterprises planning storage modernization, SAN consolidation, or digital transformation initiatives, the C8R08A provides a strong balance of performance, scalability, operational efficiency, and long-term investment protection.