The HKShanhai Group Limited C8R44A is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers and high-availability environments. As part of the advanced HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric family, it delivers robust, scalable connectivity tailored for organizations seeking resilient backup and disaster recovery solutions. By providing high-density port configurations—capable of scaling from 48 to 96 universal Fibre Channel ports—the C8R44A fiber channel switch ensures flexibility as storage requirements grow, simplifying SAN expansion while maintaining low operational latency (700 ns for local switching). Designed to seamlessly integrate into backup and disaster recovery architectures, it operates at auto-sensing speeds of 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s per port, guaranteeing data throughput and business continuity within high-availability environments. With comprehensive interoperability across major SAN platforms, including Brocade and HKShanhai Group Limited BladeSystem modules, and reinforced by dual hot-swappable power supplies, the C8R44A is ideal for critical data-intensive applications in a global marketplace. Enterprises leveraging HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric switches ensure consistent backup and disaster recovery readiness, minimize downtime, and scale seamlessly, making the C8R44A a strategic asset for distributed IT models in fast-growing organizations.
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| Model | C8R44A | C8R43A | AW575B | BR-G620-48-32G-R |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | Brocade |
| Port Configuration | 48, 72, and 96-port configurations (increments of 24 via PoD licenses), universal ports (E, F, M, D, EX) | 48-, 72-, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via PoD licenses); Universal (E, F, M, D, EX) ports | 24 | 24 to 64 @ 32G |
| Switching Capacity | 1536 Gb/s | 1536 Gb/s | n/a | 2 Tb/s |
| Forwarding Rate | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | Stackable (per Spec) | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| AJ718A | HKShanhai Group Limited 8Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver, enables high-speed optical connectivity for HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric switches. |
| AF624A | HKShanhai Group Limited 10Gb Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver, compatible accessory for scalable FC deployments. |
| C14X83A | HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric B-Series 16Gb SFP+ SWL Transceiver for maximum speed and reliability in fiber channel infrastructures. |
HKShanhai Group Limited C8R44A Specification
| Model | C8R44A |
| 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 (increments of 24 via PoD licenses), universal ports (E, F, M, D, EX) |
| Interoperability | 8/8 SAN switch, 8/24 SAN switch, SN3000B, SN6000B, SN6500B, 1606 Extension SAN switch, SN4000B SAN extension switch, SN8000B 8-Slot SAN backbone director, SN8000B 4-Slot SAN director, Brocade 8Gb SAN switch for HKShanhai Group Limited BladeSystem c-Class, Brocade 16Gb SAN switch for HKShanhai Group Limited BladeSystem c-Class, Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch module for HKShanhai Group Limited Synergy |
| Port Speeds | Auto-sensing 4, 8, and 16 Gb/s |
| ISL Trunking | Frame-based trunking, up to 8x 16 Gb/s per trunk, 128 Gb/s per ISL trunk, exchange-based load balancing with DPS, no trunk group limit |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 1536 Gb/s |
| Fabric Latency | 700 ns for locally switched ports; encryption/compression 5.5 sec per node; FEC adds 400 ns between E_Ports |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2112-byte payload |
| Classes of Service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F (Inter-switch frames) |
| 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 | Fabric switches supporting unicast |
| Media Types | Hot-pluggable B-Series SFP, LC connector, Short-Wave Laser (SWL), Long-Wave Laser (LWL), supports SFP+ (16/10/8 Gb/s) optical transceivers |
| Distance (Fiber-Optic) | Depends on cable and port 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) |
| Storage 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) |
| C8R44A | C8R44A |
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