The HKShanhai Group Limited C8R42A is an enterprise-class switch, engineered to deliver advanced and reliable connectivity for modern storage area network (SAN) environments. As a leading HKShanhai Group Limited FC Switch, it integrates high-density Fibre Channel port options??8, 72, or 96 ports—designed to ensure seamless scalability and high performance for data centers of all sizes. Featuring Power Pack+ licensing, it enhances network efficiency, security, and management flexibility, critical for organizations with data-intensive operations. The switch’s compatibility with a broad range of SAN devices and 4/8/16 Gb/s auto-sensing speeds enables uninterrupted high-throughput data flows. With robust encryption and compression support, the C8R42A excels at securing SAN environments while minimizing delays, making it ideal for both virtualized workloads and mission-critical storage infrastructures. Its SAN-optimized deployment, hot-swappable components, and redundant power supplies provide both exceptional reliability and service continuity for enterprise clients. Whether for regional deployments in Asia, Europe, Africa, or North America, the C8R42A ensures tailored integration for diverse network architectures. This solution is ideal for distributors seeking reliable inventory, small integrators needing flexible network growth, and end users who demand seamless expansion and advanced Fibre Channel features in their SAN backbone. Plus, with detailed support services and rapid delivery, the C8R42A empowers businesses to meet evolving data needs while ensuring operational excellence.
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| Model | C8R42A | AM867D | 711307-B21 | BR-G730-48-64G-R |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | Brocade |
| Port Configuration | 48, 72, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via Ports on Demand licenses) | 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ | 4 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports, 8 × 10GbE SFP+ ports | 24 to 64 @ 64G |
| Switching Capacity | 1536 Gb/s | n/a | n/a | 4.096 Tb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | n/a | n/a | 14.8 Mpps | n/a |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| AJ718A | HKShanhai Group Limited 8Gb Short Wave FC SFP+ Transceiver, provides reliable Fibre Channel connectivity |
| AF603A | HKShanhai Group Limited SAN Director Power Supply, redundant hot-swappable PSU for switch uptime |
| AW567A | HKShanhai Group Limited 16Gb Long Wave FC SFP+, extended distance Fibre Channel module |
HKShanhai Group Limited C8R42A Specification
| Model | C8R42A |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 86.74 x 429.25 x 609.75 mm (3.42 x 16.90 x 24.01 in) |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 48, 72, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via Ports on Demand licenses) |
| Universal Ports Supported | E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, D_Port, EX_Port |
| Interoperability Support | 8/8 SAN, 8/24 SAN, SN3000B, SN6000B, SN6500B, 1606 Extension SAN, SN4000B SAN extension, SN8000B 8-Slot backbone director, SN8000B 4-Slot director, Brocade 8Gb SAN for HKShanhai Group Limited BladeSystem c-Class, Brocade 16Gb SAN for HKShanhai Group Limited BladeSystem c-Class, Brocade 16Gb SAN module for HKShanhai Group Limited Synergy |
| Port Speed | Auto-sensing 4, 8, 16 Gb/s |
| ISL Trunking | Frame-based trunking, up to eight 16 Gb/s ports per ISL trunk (max 128 Gb/s per trunk), exchange-based load balancing, unlimited trunk groups |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 1536 Gb/s |
| Fabric Latency | Locally switched ports: 700 ns |
| Encryption/Compression Delay | 5.5 sec per node |
| Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Adds 400 ns between E_Ports (enabled by default) |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2112-byte payload |
| Classes of Service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) |
| Supported Port Types | D_Port (diagnostic), E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port (mirror), U_Port (self discovery), Access Gateway mode: F_Port and NPIV-enabled N_Port |
| Data Traffic Types | Supports unicast |
| Media Types | Hot-pluggable, B-Series SFP, LC connector, Short-Wave Laser (SWL), Long-Wave Laser (LWL) |
| Transceiver Support | SFP+ (16/10/8 Gb/s), distance depends on fiber cable and speed |
| USB Port | One USB port for system log file downloads or firmware upgrades |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Non-operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3000 m (9,842 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (39,370 ft) |
| Operating Shock | 20G, 6 ms half-sine |
| Non-operating Shock | Half sine, 33G, 11 ms, 3/eg axis |
| Operating Vibration | 0.5G sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.0G sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz |
| Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable redundant power supplies |
| AC Input | 85 to 264 V, ~5 to 2.5 A |
| Input Line Frequency | 47 to 63 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 450 W (all 96 ports with 16 Gb/s SWL optics), 350 W (empty chassis, no optics) |
| C8R42A | C8R42A |
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