C8S47A - Brocade 16Gb/28c PP+ Embedded SAN Switch
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C8S47A Overview
Brocade 16Gb/28c PP+ Embedded SAN Switch C8S47A
Overview
C8S47A Overview
HP Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Power Pack+ for BladeSystem c-Class
Brocade 16Gb/28c PP+ Embedded SAN Switch
Summary Description
HP Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Power Pack+ for BladeSystem c-Class
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Specification
C8S47A Specification
C8S47A Specification | |
| Performance | |
| Type | Aggregate bandwidth |
| Value | 896 Gbps |
| Ports | |
| Qty | 16 |
| Type | 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) |
| Ports (2nd) | |
| Qty | 12 |
| Type | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 50 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 95 °F |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Min Storage Temperature | -22 °F |
| Max Storage Temperature | 140 °F |
| Humidity Range Storage | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
| Header | |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Manufacturer | HP Avnet Remanufactured |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Line | Brocade |
| Model | 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Power Pack+ for BladeSystem c-Class |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Interface Provided | |
| Qty | 12 |
| Type | 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Connector Type | SFP+ |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards | AS/NZ 3548 Class A, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, EMC, EN 60950, EN55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, FCC Class A certified, LVD, NEMKO, UL 60950, VCCI Class A ITE |
| Networking | |
| Type | Switch |
| Remote Management Protocol | HTTP, SMI-S, SNMP, Telnet |
| Ports Qty | 28 |
| Features | Full duplex mode |
| Fibre Channel | FC-AL-2, FC-BB-2, FC-BB-3, FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-FS, FC-FS-2, FC-GS-4, FC-GS-5, FC-IFR, FC-LS, FC-MI-2, FC-PI, FC-PI-2, FC-PI-4, FC-PLDA, FC-SB-3, FC-SW-3, FC-SW-4, FC-Tape, FC-VI, FCP-2 |
| Subcategory | Fibre Channel and SAN |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Subtype | Fibre Channel |
| Service | |
| Support Details Type | Limited warranty |
| Support Details Service Included | Parts and labor |
| Support Details Location | On-site |
| Support Details Full Contract Period | 1 year |
| Service & Support | |
| Type | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 10.6 in |
| Depth | 7.6 in |
| Height | 1.1 in |
| Weight | 3.31 lbs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the Brocade 16Gb/28c PP+ Embedded SAN Switch C8S47A? +
The C8S47A is an embedded Fibre Channel switch designed specifically for HPE blade system environments. It provides high-performance 16Gb/s connectivity, allowing for seamless integration into server chassis to consolidate storage traffic, reduce cabling complexity, and optimize data throughput for high-demand virtualized and storage-intensive enterprise workloads.
Does the C8S47A switch support existing legacy 8Gb Fibre Channel devices? +
Yes, this switch features auto-sensing port speeds. It is fully backward compatible, supporting both 8Gb/s and 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds. This flexibility allows IT administrators to integrate older storage arrays and host bus adapters into a modern 16Gb/s fabric without requiring an immediate, site-wide infrastructure refresh.
How many ports are available on the Brocade 16Gb/28c PP+ Embedded SAN Switch? +
The C8S47A offers a high-density port configuration totaling 28 ports. These consist of 16 internal ports for direct server blade connectivity and 12 external ports used for uplink connections to the core fabric or other storage area network devices, ensuring a balanced architecture for blade-to-SAN communication.
What management interfaces are available for the C8S47A switch? +
This switch supports standard Brocade management tools, including the Web Tools GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), and integration with HPE management software. These interfaces allow administrators to perform zoning, monitor fabric health, and configure port settings remotely, ensuring efficient control over the storage network environment.
Is the C8S47A compatible with all HPE BladeSystem chassis? +
The C8S47A is specifically engineered to fit into the interconnect bays of compatible HPE BladeSystem enclosures. It is essential to verify your specific chassis model’s backplane compatibility and power requirements before deployment to ensure the switch module physically aligns and functions correctly within the blade chassis infrastructure.
What is the benefit of the 'PP+' (Power Pack Plus) designation for this switch? +
The Power Pack Plus bundle includes advanced fabric management software tools such as Fabric Vision. These features provide enhanced monitoring, diagnostics, and traffic management capabilities, giving IT teams deeper visibility into SAN performance and proactive alerts to identify bottlenecks before they impact mission-critical application availability.
How does the C8S47A switch improve performance in a virtualized environment? +
By providing dedicated 16Gb/s bandwidth for storage traffic, this switch offloads heavy data processing from the server's internal network. It reduces latency for virtual machine migrations and disk I/O, which is critical when supporting high-density virtualization hosts where multiple guest OS instances contend for storage access simultaneously.
What are the power requirements for installing this switch in an HPE enclosure? +
As an embedded module, the switch draws power directly from the blade enclosure's midplane. It is designed to operate within the existing power budget of the chassis. Ensure your enclosure is configured with sufficient power supplies to support all installed compute blades and interconnect modules, maintaining reliable performance under peak load conditions.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple C8S47A units? +
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