C8S46A HP Brocade 16Gb/28 Storage 28-Ports SFP+ Area Network Switch
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C8S46A Overview
The HPE Brocade C8S46A is a high-performance 28-port Fibre Channel SAN switch module built specifically for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. With 16Gbps SFP+ Fibre Channel connectivity, it provides enterprise-class storage networking directly within the BladeSystem chassis. By leveraging the enclosure’s mid-plane architecture, the switch connects directly to blade servers, eliminating the need for individual cabling while ensuring high-speed, low-latency SAN access.
C8S46A Technical Specifications
HP Brocade 16Gb/28 Storage 28-Ports SFP+ Area Network Switch for BladeSystem Server
Manufacturer: HP
Manufacture Part Number: C8S46A
Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class
Form Factor: Embedded switch module for BladeSystem enclosure
Ports: 28 x SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
Speed Support: 2/4/8/16Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel
Internal Ports: Direct mid-plane connectivity to blade servers
External Ports: SFP+ uplinks for SAN fabric connectivity
Layer: Layer 2 Fibre Channel switching
Management: Web Tools, CLI, SNMP, Brocade Network Advisor
Features: Zoning, diagnostics, traffic monitoring, advanced fabric services
Power: Powered by BladeSystem chassis
Redundancy: Supported through BladeSystem enclosure failover
Reliability: Enterprise SAN-grade, hot-plug architecture
