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Brocade BR-6520-48-16G-R 48 x Ports 16GB Exhaust Air flow FC Switch
- 48 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel Ports
- High-performance SAN switch
- Low latency for storage traffic
- Designed for enterprise environments
- Supports Brocade Fabric OS
- Hot-swappable components for high availability
- Exhaust Airflow configuration
- Scalable solution for growing storage needs
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Switch
- Model
- BR-6520-48-16G-R
- Ports
- 48 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel
- Speed
- 16Gbps per port
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Fabric OS
- Supported
Product details
The Brocade BR-6520-48-16G-R is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). It offers 48 ports operating at 16Gbps, providing high throughput and low latency for critical storage traffic.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | BR-6520-48-16G-R |
| Ports | 48 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Speed | 16Gbps per port |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Fabric OS | Supported |
| Cooling | Exhaust Airflow |
| Target Environment | Enterprise SAN |
Description
The Brocade BR-6520-48-16G-R is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch engineered to provide robust connectivity and exceptional performance for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch features 48 ports, each capable of operating at a blazing 16Gbps, ensuring high throughput and low latency for critical storage data. Its design is optimized for demanding SAN environments where data integrity, speed, and availability are paramount. Running on Brocade's industry-leading Fabric OS, the BR-6520-48-16G-R offers advanced features for fabric management, security, and diagnostics. The switch supports hot-swappable components, including power supplies and fan modules, which allows for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting network operations, thereby ensuring maximum uptime and business continuity. The exhaust airflow configuration is designed for specific data center cooling architectures. This 16Gbps Fibre Channel switch is an ideal solution for organizations looking to build or upgrade their SAN infrastructure. It provides the necessary performance and reliability to support mission-critical applications, large-scale virtualization, and high-performance storage arrays. The 48-port density offers significant scalability, allowing businesses to grow their storage network as their needs evolve.
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