Brocade 80-1001931-05 24-Port 8Gb/s 8x Port Active FC Switch

Product Description

The Brocade 80-1001931-05 is a high-performance, 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch engineered for enterprise data centers requiring robust and scalable storage connectivity. Each of the 24 ports operates at 8Gbps, providing substantial bandwidth to support demanding applications, high-transaction databases, and large-scale virtualization deployments. This switch is designed to deliver low latency and high throughput, ensuring efficient and rapid data access between servers and storage arrays. This SAN switch is a critical component for building a reliable and high-availability storage fabric. It supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of servers, HBAs, and storage systems. The 8Gbps speed offers a significant performance boost over older technologies, enabling faster data transfers, quicker backups, and improved overall application responsiveness. The switch typically includes advanced features for fault tolerance and management, crucial for mission-critical environments. With its high port density and performance capabilities, the Brocade 80-1001931-05 is well-suited for consolidating storage resources and simplifying SAN management. It allows organizations to create a dedicated, high-speed network for storage traffic, enhancing security, reducing congestion on the main network, and improving the stability of the entire IT infrastructure. This switch is a foundational element for environments that rely heavily on fast and dependable access to data.