Alternative to C8S45B: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C8S45B (C8S45B - HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch for Bladesystem C-Class) 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 C8S45B
| SKU | C8S45B |
|---|---|
| Product | C8S45B - HP Brocade 16GB/16 San Switch for Bladesystem C-Class |
| Current price | $5,977.26 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C8S45B › |
Alternatives to C8S45B
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
C8S46B - HP Brocade 16GB/28 San Switch for Blade System C-Class Switch 28 Ports - Managed
SKU: C8S46B
Price: $5,500.00
HP 447116-001 BladeSystem c-Class 16 x Ports 10/100/1000Base-T + 4 X 10 Gigabit XFP Ports Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: 447116-001
Price: $334.74
HP A7340-63001 Surestore Brocade 3800 1GB/2GB Fibre Channel 16GB San Switch
SKU: A7340-63001
Price: $194.74
516937-B21 - HP 10GBe Mezzinine PCI-Express G2 Dual Port Fiber Channel Adapter Network Interface Card for c-Class BladeSystem
SKU: 516937-B21
Price: $170.53
723458-001 - HP 16-Port 1Gb/s Pass-Through Module for c-Class BladeSystem Server
SKU: 723458-001
Price: $184.21
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.