C8S45A - Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch
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C8S45A Overview
Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch C8S45A
Overview
C8S45A Overview
HP BladeSystem 16Gb/16, Managed
C8S45A is the HPE Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch. The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class represents an easy to manage next generation embedded Fibre Channel switch with 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance. It hot-plugs into the back of the HPE BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure and its integrated design frees up rack space, enables shared power and cooling, and reduces cabling and small form-factor pluggables.
Quick Spec
Model | C8S45A |
Port speed | 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Number of ports | (16) Fibre Channel ports enabled, (28) maximum |
Aggregate switch bandwidth | 896 Gb/s End-to-end, full duplex |
Protocol supported | Fibre Channel |
Configuration Information
Step 1 – Base Configurations | ||
Select one: | Part Number | |
Brocade 16Gb/16 SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class | C8S45A | |
· (1) 16 Gb SAN Switch · 16 ports enabled for any combination (internal and external) · full fabric connectivity · documentation | ||
Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class | C8S46A | |
· (1) 16 Gb SAN Switch · 28 ports enabled (16 internal, 12 external) · full fabric connectivity · documentation | ||
Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ for HPE BladeSystem c-Class | C8S47A | |
· (1) 16 Gb SAN Switch · 28 ports enabled (16 internal, 12 external) · full fabric connectivity · documentation and includes Power Pack+ Bundle and management tools | ||
Step 2 – Additional Options | ||
Select each type of required options with quantities specified: | ||
Hardware: | ||
Model Name | Model Description | Part Number |
16 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+) | HPE B-series 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave Transceiver | QK724A |
HPE B-series 16Gb SFP+ Long Wave 10km Transceiver | QK725A | |
HPE B-series 16Gb LW 25km FC SFP 1-pack Transceiver | H6Z29A | |
8 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+) | HPE 8Gb Shortwave B-series Fibre Channel 1 Pack SFP+ Transceiver | AJ716B |
HPE 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10km Fibre Channel 1 Pack SFP+ Transceiver | AJ717A | |
HPE B-series 8Gb Extended Long Wave 25km Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver 1 Pack | AW538A | |
Optical cables | PremierFlex OM4 type cables | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 1m Cable | QK732A | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 2m Cable | QK733A | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 5m Cable | QK734A | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 15m Cable | QK735A | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 30m Cable | QK736A | |
HPE Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 fiber 50m Cable | QK737A | |
LC-LC for between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb Fibre Channel devices | ||
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 0.5m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ833A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 1.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ834A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 2.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ835A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 5.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ836A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 15.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ837A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 30.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ838A | |
HPE LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 50.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable | AJ839A | |
Software: | ||
Power Pack+ Software Bundle | Brocade 16Gb Embedded Switch Power Pack+ E-LTU | TC464AAE |
NOTE: Physical License - TC464A | ||
(For upgrading Full Fabric 16 Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class to Power Pack+). Includes bundled license for Fabric Vision ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring Fabric Watch Extended Fabrics NOTE: Adaptive Networking and Server Application Optimization features will be included by default in all Fabric OS releases for this switch and do not require a separate license | ||
Optional Software | Brocade 8/16Gb Embedded FC Switch 12-port Upgrade E-LTU | T5517AAE |
NOTE: Physical License - T5517A | ||
HPE 8/16Gb Embedded Switch Fabric Vision E-LTU | TC514AAE | |
NOTE: Physical License - TC514A | ||
Brocade 16Gb Embedded Switch Power Pack+ E-LTU | TC464AAE | |
HPE B-series Entry Switch ISL Trunking E-LTU | T5527AAE | |
NOTE: Physical License - T5527A | ||
Brocade 16Gb Embedded Switch Power Pack+ E-LTU | TC464AAE | |
Brocade 16Gb Embedded Switch Power Pack+ E-LTU | TC464AAE | |
HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Enterprise Software E-LTU | TC352BAE | |
NOTE: Physical License – TC352B | ||
HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Software E-LTU | TC353BAE | |
NOTE: Physical License – TC353B | ||
HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Upgrade Software E-LTU | TC354BAE | |
NOTE: Physical License – TC354B | ||
NOTE: In order to obtain Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitoring or Extended Fabrics Software, a purchase of the TC464AAE or (Physical License TC464A) Power Pack+ Software Bundle is required. | ||
NOTE: Some HPE B-series software licenses are now available through the Electronic Delivery (E-Delivery) mechanism. The E-Delivery software licenses with new part numbers listed in this document are functionally equivalent to the corresponding physical licenses with different part numbers. Some software licenses in this document are represented by two part numbers, the first of which is the E-Delivery version (ending with AAE) and the second is the physical version. | ||
Summary Description
HP BladeSystem 16Gb/16, Managed
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Specification
C8S45A Specification
Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class Specification | |||
Fibre Channel ports | 16 Internal (downlink) ports; 12 External (uplink) ports - universal (E, F, N, D) ports | ||
Performance | 16 Gbps line speed, full duplex | ||
Switch core | Non-blocking | ||
Fabric latency | 700 nSec. Latency increases as input port speed is lower than the output port speed. | ||
Maximum frame size | 2112-byte payload | ||
Classes of service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) | ||
Port types | D_Port (Diagnostic port), E_Port, F_Port; optional port type control | ||
Data traffic types | Fabric switches supporting unicast | ||
Media types | Hot-pluggable, B-Series Branded Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP), LC connector; Short-Wave Laser (SWL), Long-Wave Laser (LWL); Extended Long-Wave Laser (ELWL); distance depends on fiber-optic cable and port speed. Supports SFP (4/2/1 Gbit/sec) and/or SFP+ (8/4/2 Gbit/sec) optical transceivers. | ||
Laser | Short-wave, long-wave, and extended long wave laser transceivers (SFP's) are supported | ||
Fabric services | Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN). Includes Advanced WebTools Enhanced group Management and Advanced Zoning. Optional fabric services include: Adaptive Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Extended Fabrics. | ||
Options | SFP media, port upgradeable licensing, advanced management software licensing | ||
Supported software | Telnet, SNMP (FE MIB, FC Management MIB), HPE Systems Insight Manager, HPE Storage Essentials, HPE Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, Advanced WebTools, Enhanced Group Management, , Advanced Zoning, SAN Network Advisor, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Performance Monitoring | ||
Management access | WebTools, SMI-s provider, SNMP, Telnet, and Secure Telnet | ||
Diagnostics | Cable diagnostic (D_Port), including electrical/optical loopback, link traffic/latency/distance | ||
Dimensions | Depth | 10.57 in. | |
Height | 1.1 in. | ||
Width | 7.59 in. | ||
Weight | Approx. 3.3 lb - without media | ||
Environment | System Inlet Temperature | Operating | 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305m (1.8°F per every 1000ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050m (10,000ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10°C/Hr (18°F/Hr ). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed. |
Non-operating | -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of change is 20°C/Hr (36°F/Hr). | ||
Relative Humidity | Operating | 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing. | |
Non-operating | 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-condensing. | ||
Altitude | Operating | 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by the type and number of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). | |
Non-operating | 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). | ||
Vibration | Operating | 1 G, 10-500 Hz, 60 minutes per axis | |
Non-operating | 2 G, 10-500 Hz, 30 minutes | ||
Shock | Operating | Half-sine-wave shock, 40 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. | |
Non-operating | Half-sine-wave shock, 140 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes; and square-wave shock up to 80 G, 180 inches/s velocity change, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance capabilities of the Brocade 16Gb/16c Embedded SAN Switch C8S45A? +
The C8S45A delivers high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity. It is engineered to handle demanding storage workloads, reducing latency and increasing throughput for data-intensive applications. By utilizing 16Gb technology, this switch ensures that your storage area network can effectively support flash-based storage arrays and virtualized environments where high bandwidth and rapid data access are critical for enterprise efficiency.
How does the C8S45A embedded form factor benefit server deployment? +
Being an embedded SAN switch, the C8S45A integrates directly into the chassis of supported HPE blade enclosures. This design saves valuable rack space and simplifies physical cabling by utilizing the internal midplane. It is an ideal solution for data centers looking to minimize the footprint of their networking infrastructure while maintaining robust, enterprise-grade storage connectivity for blade server clusters.
Does the C8S45A switch support non-disruptive firmware updates? +
Yes, the Brocade C8S45A is designed for high availability within mission-critical environments. It supports features that allow for firmware upgrades with minimal impact on production traffic. This reliability is essential for IT managers tasked with maintaining constant uptime, ensuring that administrative maintenance tasks do not force a total shutdown of the storage fabric during standard operational hours.
What is the port configuration for the HPE C8S45A switch? +
The C8S45A is a 16Gb/16c model, which provides 16 external Fibre Channel ports. This configuration allows for flexible connectivity to external storage arrays, tape drives, or core switches. These ports enable administrators to build scalable fabrics that can adapt to evolving storage needs while maintaining the performance standards expected of modern 16Gb Fibre Channel networking hardware.
Is the C8S45A compatible with older 8Gb Fibre Channel infrastructure? +
This switch features auto-sensing port capabilities, allowing it to provide backward compatibility with 8Gb and 4Gb Fibre Channel devices. This flexibility protects your existing capital investment in legacy infrastructure, allowing you to bridge newer 16Gb storage technology with older hardware components seamlessly until you are ready to complete a full network migration or refresh.
What management tools are recommended for configuring the C8S45A? +
The C8S45A can be managed using industry-standard Brocade management tools, including command-line interface (CLI) and web-based graphical management interfaces. These utilities offer granular control over zoning, fabric monitoring, and performance tracking. IT teams can utilize these tools to streamline fabric management, simplify troubleshooting, and ensure that the storage network remains optimized for specific workload requirements.
How does zoning function on the C8S45A for improved security? +
The C8S45A supports standard Fibre Channel zoning, which is crucial for isolating traffic and enhancing fabric security. By implementing hardware-enforced zoning, administrators can restrict access to storage targets, ensuring that only authorized hosts can communicate with specific volumes. This logical segmentation is vital for multi-tenant environments or any deployment where data access control and fabric stability are top priorities.
Is the C8S45A suitable for high-density virtualized server environments? +
Absolutely, this switch is specifically optimized for virtualized environments. With its high-speed 16Gb throughput and robust fabric features, it efficiently handles the I/O-intensive nature of consolidated virtual machine traffic. It provides the necessary bandwidth to prevent bottlenecks during VM migrations and ensures consistent storage performance for large-scale enterprise server virtualization deployments.
How can I request a bulk quote for the C8S45A on BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
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