Brocade 40-1000165-10 300 8Gb/s 24-Ports (8 x Active Ports) FC Switch

Description

The Brocade 40-1000165-10 is a foundational component for building robust Storage Area Networks (SANs). This specific unit is the Brocade 300 model, a popular and reliable Fibre Channel switch known for its performance and ease of use in enterprise environments. It offers a total of 24 ports, designed to connect servers and storage devices within a SAN fabric. The switch operates at a high speed of 8Gb/s per port, ensuring rapid data transfer between hosts and storage arrays, which is critical for demanding applications and large datasets. This particular configuration comes with 8 active ports enabled. Brocade switches often employ a licensing model where the port count can be expanded. This means that while 8 ports are immediately usable, the switch has the physical capability to support up to 24 ports, which can be activated by purchasing and applying appropriate licenses. This provides flexibility for organizations to scale their SAN infrastructure incrementally as their needs grow, without requiring a complete hardware replacement. The Brocade 300 is designed to provide non-blocking performance, meaning that each port can operate at its full 8Gb/s speed simultaneously without performance degradation. This ensures consistent and predictable performance for all connected devices. It is a key element for ensuring data availability, performance, and efficient storage management in environments ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

Condition: Refurbished