Replacement for C8R45A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the C8R45A (C8R45A - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships HP drop-in replacements and equivalent modern parts from US inventory. Every alternate below is in-stock today with same-day shipping for orders placed before 2pm ET. If your unit is still under warranty, contact our engineering team — we offer cross-shipping for B2B customers on Net 30 terms.
About the C8R45A
| SKU | C8R45A |
|---|---|
| Product | C8R45A - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch |
| Current price | $8,594.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C8R45A › |
Drop-in replacements for C8R45A
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.
720967-001 - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: 720967-001
Price: $2,963.16
HP C8R45A#ABA StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: C8R45A-ABA
Price: $15,668.21
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
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
648964-001 - HP 135-Watts Power Supply with Active Power Factor Correction for Enterprise 8200E Elite Ultra Slim Desktop PC
SKU: 648964-001
Price: $149.47
HP 492296-002 StorageWorks 29434 48 x Active Ports Enabled Full Fabric SAN Switch
SKU: 492296-002
Price: $587.37
492296-001 - HP StorageWorks 29434 Full Fabric 48 Active Ports Enabled San Switch
SKU: 492296-001
Price: $2,463.16
453907-001 - HP 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks MSL 2024/4048/8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 453907-001
Price: $557.89
AJ042B - HP 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks MSL 2024/4048/8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Drive
SKU: AJ042B
Price: $608.42
AG328B - HP StorageWorks 400/800GB LTO3 Ultrium 960 4GB Fibre Channel Tape Drive Library Module Upgrade kit for MSL2024/4048/8096
SKU: AG328B
Price: $1,549.55
418411-002 - HP 400/800GB Lto-3 Ultrium 960 Msl 2024/4048 4g Fiber Channel Upgrade Drive
SKU: 418411-002
Price: $1,162.16
How we pick replacements
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Drop-in compatibility — same form factor (2.5"/3.5", PCIe slot, SFP port, etc.), so it fits the original chassis without modification
- Equivalent or better performance — matched on RPM/IOPS/speed/throughput, never downgraded
- Same-brand-preferred — we list the OEM-equivalent first when available, then trusted aftermarket
- Warranty coverage — 90-day Pro Disk warranty on every part, with 1-year option for B2B
- In stock today — never recommend a part that is on backorder
Need help confirming compatibility?
Our engineers validate every replacement against your specific server, switch, or chassis model before shipment. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your platform model (e.g., Dell PowerEdge R740, HP DL380 Gen10, Cisco Catalyst 9300) and we will confirm the exact part number that drops into your hardware.