Brocade 6520-05162201 6520B 48 x Active Ports 16Gb/s FC SAN Switch

SKU 6520-05162201

Brand Brocade

48 x Active 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
High port density for dense environments
Non-blocking architecture
Support for Fabric OS
Advanced fabric services
Optional port blades for flexibility
Enhanced security features

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Key specifications

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Model: 6520-05162201
Brand: Brocade
Port Type: 16Gb Fibre Channel
Active Ports: 48
Switching Fabric: Non-blocking
Max Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbps per port

Product details

The Brocade 6520-05162201 is a high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise data centers. It offers 48 active ports and advanced features for demanding storage environments.

Technical Information

Model	6520-05162201
Brand	Brocade
Port Type	16Gb Fibre Channel
Active Ports	48

Additional Specifications

Switching Fabric	Non-blocking
Max Data Transfer Rate	16 Gbps per port
Protocol Support	Fibre Channel
Form Factor	Rackmount

Description

The Brocade 6520-05162201 is a high-performance, high-density Fibre Channel switch designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern enterprise data centers. With 48 active 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, it provides exceptional bandwidth and connectivity for servers and storage arrays, enabling faster data access and improved application performance. This switch is built on a non-blocking architecture, ensuring that all ports can operate at full speed concurrently without performance degradation. This model is part of the Brocade 6520 family, known for its reliability, scalability, and advanced fabric services. It runs on Brocade's Fabric OS, offering robust management, security, and diagnostic capabilities essential for maintaining a healthy and efficient SAN. The high port density makes it an ideal solution for consolidating multiple SAN fabrics or for environments with a large number of servers and storage devices. The 6520-05162201 supports a comprehensive suite of fabric services, including advanced zoning, fabric security, and performance monitoring tools. Its design prioritizes high availability and ease of management, making it a cornerstone for mission-critical storage infrastructures. This switch is well-suited for organizations looking to upgrade their SAN infrastructure to leverage the benefits of 16Gb Fibre Channel technology.

Condition: Refurbished