The HKShanhai Group Limited C8R44B is an enterprise-class switch engineered to deliver high-speed, resilient storage networking for mid-to-large scale data centers. As an integral solution for flash-based storage systems, this switch seamlessly enables high-performance connectivity within storage area networks (SANs) and is optimized for use in environments demanding uncompromised reliability and scalable bandwidth. Leveraging HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric technology, the C8R44B provides a robust platform for organizations implementing advanced power pack+ features for simplified management and improved operational efficiency. It supports a comprehensive range of Fibre Channel port configurations—scaling up to 96 ports via modular licenses—making it equally suitable for data centers planning rapid expansion or modernizing legacy storage architectures. The C8R44B’s aggregate bandwidth of 1,536 Gbps and ultra-low fabric latency ensure non-blocking data paths vital for latency-sensitive applications, supporting critical workloads in real-time analytics and cloud tiering scenarios. This switch’s universal port functionality and extensive interoperability also enable seamless integration with multi-vendor SAN environments, increasing the overall agility of flash-based storage systems. With its hot-swappable optics support, redundant power supplies, and robust operating tolerance, the C8R44B ensures business continuity in globally distributed, mission-critical deployments. This makes it a reliable foundation for distributors, integrators, and enterprise users across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America seeking to build future-proof IT infrastructure with robust power pack+ feature sets and comprehensive HKShanhai Group Limited StoreFabric capabilities.
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| Model | C8R44B | C9300-48H-A= | 920-9N42F-00RI-KC0 | C9300-24U-A |
| Port Configuration | 48, 72, and 96-port configurations (24-port increments via Ports on Demand licenses), Universal port types: E, F, M, D, EX | 48 x 10/100/1000 (UPoE+) | Ports #1-64: OSFP, Port #65: SFP28 | 24 Cisco UPOE |
| Switching Capacity | 1536 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 51.2 Tb/s | 208 Gbps on 24-port Gigabit Ethernet model |
| Forwarding Rate | Auto-sensing 4, 8, and 16 Gbps port speeds, ISL trunking up to eight 16 Gbps ports (128 Gbps per trunk), unlimited trunk groups, Exchange-based load balancing (DPS in Fabric OS) | 190.48 Mpps | n/a | 154.76 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | 822 W | n/a | 830W |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | StackWise-480, StackPower | n/a | Cisco StackWise-480, StackPower |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| AJ718A | HKShanhai Group Limited 8Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+, Fibre Channel Transceiver Module, for extending SAN connectivity |
| QK724A | HKShanhai Group Limited B-Series 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave Fibre Channel Transceiver, for flash-enabled SANs |
| AF503A | HKShanhai Group Limited B-Series SFP+ 10Gb Short Wave 850nm Transceiver for high-speed storage links |
HKShanhai Group Limited C8R44B Specification
| Model | C8R44B |
| 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 port types: E, F, M, D, EX |
| Interoperability | 8/8 SAN switch, 8/24 SAN switch, SN3000B, SN6000B, SN6500B SAN switches, 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 |
| Performance | Auto-sensing 4, 8, and 16 Gbps port speeds, ISL trunking up to eight 16 Gbps ports (128 Gbps per trunk), unlimited trunk groups, Exchange-based load balancing (DPS in Fabric OS) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 1536 Gbps |
| Fabric Latency | 700 ns (locally switched ports); Encryption/compression: 5.5 sec per node; 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) |
| Port Types | D_Port (Diagnostic), E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror), U_Port (Self-detect), Access Gateway mode (F_Port, 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 Gbps) optical transceivers, distance depends on fiber and port speed |
| USB | One USB port for system log file downloads or firmware upgrades |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -25° to 70°C (-13° 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 km (39,370 ft) |
| Operating Shock | 20G, 6 ms half-sine |
| Non-operating Shock | 33G, 11 ms half-sine, 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 (fully populated with 96 x 16Gbps SWL optics); 350 W (empty chassis, no optics) |
| C8R44B | C8R44B |
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