HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch C8R44B

• Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments
• Virtualized data center storage environments
• Database infrastructure connectivity
• Backup and disaster recovery environments
• Business continuity storage solutions
• Cloud infrastructure storage fabrics
• Large enterprise data center consolidation
• Healthcare and financial application storage
• Government and research data environments
• Storage array and server connectivity

• HPE StoreFabric SN6500B Fibre Channel switch platform
• 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
• Supports 96-port and 48-port configurations
• Designed for enterprise SAN environments
• Power Pack+ software package included
• Enables scalable Fibre Channel fabric expansion
• Provides high-density storage connectivity
• Supports mission-critical storage workloads
• Optimized for virtualization and database environments
• Helps improve SAN operational efficiency
• Supports enterprise storage modernization
• Enables flexible data center deployment models
• Helps simplify storage network management
• Supports high-availability storage architectures
• Provides long-term SAN infrastructure investment value

• Brand: HPE
• Product Family: StoreFabric Fibre Channel Switches
• Product Series: SN6500B
• Model / SKU: C8R44B
• Product Type: Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch
• Fibre Channel Technology: Fibre Channel (FC)
• Fibre Channel Speed: 16Gb Fibre Channel
• Port Density Options: 96-port / 48-port configuration
• Maximum Port Count: Up to 96 ports (configuration dependent)
• Storage Networking Protocol: Fibre Channel
• Software Package: Power Pack+
• Deployment Type: SAN Fabric Infrastructure
• Primary Function: Server-to-storage connectivity
• Target Infrastructure: Enterprise data centers
• Storage Architecture: Fibre Channel SAN
• Network Role: Storage fabric switching
• Application Focus: Mission-critical storage workloads
• Rack Deployment: Enterprise data center rack environments
• Scalability Level: Enterprise-scale storage environments
• Availability Focus: High-availability storage connectivity
• Infrastructure Integration: Servers, Fibre Channel HBAs, storage arrays
• Virtualization Support Environment: Enterprise virtualization storage networks
• Business Continuity Role: Storage connectivity for backup and recovery environments
• Upgrade Position: Suitable for expanding or modernizing existing Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure

Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B C8R44B when they require dependable Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage environments where performance, availability, and scalability are essential. Compared with entry-level SAN switches, the SN6500B provides higher port density options, enterprise-class fabric scalability, and advanced management capabilities through Power Pack+ software.
• For storage administrators, it supports simplified SAN expansion, improved storage resource utilization, and reliable connectivity between servers and storage systems. It is a practical choice for enterprises upgrading existing SAN environments, consolidating data center infrastructure, or extending storage networks to support virtualization, databases, analytics, and cloud-connected workloads.