Alternative to C8S45A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C8S45A (C8S45A - HP Brocade 16-Ports SFP+ 16Gbps Fibre Channel Managed Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the C8S45A
| SKU | C8S45A |
|---|---|
| Product | C8S45A - HP Brocade 16-Ports SFP+ 16Gbps Fibre Channel Managed Switch |
| Current price | $534.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C8S45A › |
Alternatives to C8S45A
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
HPE H6Y12A 16Gb Fibre Channel 28-Ports(16x 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) 12x 16Gb Fibre Channel) Managed Embedded SAN switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class, optimized for CS 900 SAP HANA Storage N
SKU: H6Y12A
Price: $378.95
HP R4G55B SN3600B 8xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports On Demand Layer2 Managed 1U Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: R4G55B
Price: $16,132.42
HPE R7R97A SN3600B 8-Ports 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 16x 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch. In Stock
SKU: R7R97A
Price: $10,928.42
HPE 466539-001 Virtual Connect 16x Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel Backplane 2-Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel LC 6-Ports SFP+ Manageable Switch
SKU: 466539-001
Price: $54.74
HPE SN6500B StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports (96 Ports Active) 16Gb/s SFP+ Managed 2U rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: SN6500B
Price: $3,844.21
720966-001 - HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 96 x Ports + 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel SFP+ Rack-Mountable 2U Managed Network Switch
SKU: 720966-001
Price: $6,242.11
571956-B21 - HPE 24 x Ports + 16 x 10GbE (backplane) + 4 x Ports 10GbE 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+ + 4 x Ports 10GbE SFP+ Virtual Connect Flexfabric Module Switch
SKU: 571956-B21
Price: $145.26
C8R45B - HP Store Fabric SN6500B 16GB 96-Port/48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch - Switch - 48 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable
SKU: C8R45B
Price: $1,471.58
C8S46B - HP Brocade 16GB/28 San Switch for Blade System C-Class Switch 28 Ports - Managed
SKU: C8S46B
Price: $5,500.00
HPE JG933A#ABA HP JG933A#ABA FlexNetwork 5130-24G-SFP-4SFP+ EI 16 x Ports 8 x Dual Personality Ports SFP/RJ-45 + 4 x SFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JG933A#ABA
Price: $415.79
AM868C - HP StorageWorks 8/24 8Gb/s 16 Active Ports Fibre Channel Managed SAN Switch
SKU: AM868C
Price: $6,384.00
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.