Brand: HP/HPE (Brocade technology) · SKU: C8S47A · MPN: C8S47A · Category: Networking
The HP Brocade 16Gb/28c Power Pack+ Embedded SAN Switch (C8S47A) is a high-speed, enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch designed to integrate directly into the HPE BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure. It offers 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity for rapid data transfer and low latency storage networking. It features 28 ports, providing flexibility and scalability for evolving storage needs. The Power Pack+ software option enables advanced capabilities like Adaptive Networking, Quality of Service (QoS), and includes licenses for Extended Fabric, Fabric Vision, Fabric Watch, Full Ports on Demand, Performance Monitor, and Trunking. Its embedded design frees up rack space, reduces cabling, and allows for shared power and cooling. It supports auto-sensing ports for investment protection (4, 8, or 16 Gbps for external ports and 8 or 16 Gbps for internal ports). It can support up to 896 Gb/s of full duplex throughput with a non-blocking architecture, and port trunking of up to 8 SAN ports for up to 12
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Port Count | 28 Ports |
| Data Link Protocol | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Type of Construction | Plug-in module (Embedded) |
| Data Transfer Rate (FC) | 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 4 Gbps (auto-sensing) |
| Remote Management Protocol | HTTP, SMI-S, SNMP, Telnet |
| Included Licenses (Power Pack+) | Extended Fabric, Fabric Vision, Fabric Watch, Full Ports on Demand, Performance Monitor, Trunking |
| Warranty | Varies by seller (e.g., Three year warranty and remote support, 1 year warranty, 30 day limited DOA exchange warranty mentioned) |
| Weight | 3.31 lbs (Approximate) |
| Dimensions | 1.1" Height x 10.6" Width x 7.6" Depth |
The C8S47A is an HPE Brocade 16Gb/28c Power Pack+ Embedded SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, offering high-performance, 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with 28 ports. It is designed for data center consolidation and scalability, featuring enterprise-grade reliability and advanced software options included in the Power Pack+ bundle.
Yes, this HP Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Power Pack+ for BladeSystem c-Class (C8S47A) is 100% genuine HP/HPE (Brocade technology) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Power Pack+ for BladeSystem c-Class includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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