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Brocade CR16-4 16Gb/s 4 x LED Core Switch Blade for DCX8510-4
- 16Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- Core Switch Blade for DCX8510-4
- 4 x LED status indicators
- High-performance switching
- Scalable SAN solution
- Designed for Brocade DCX chassis
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Product Overview
The Brocade CR16-4 is a 16Gb/s Core Switch Blade designed for the Brocade DCX8510-4 backbone. It features 4 LED indicators for status monitoring and provides high-performance switching capabilities within the chassis. This blade is essential for building a scalable and robust SAN infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch Blade |
| Model | CR16-4 |
| Chassis Compatibility | Brocade DCX8510-4 |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 16Gb/s |
| Indicators | 4 x LED |
Product Description
The Brocade CR16-4 is a high-performance Core Switch Blade specifically engineered for integration into the Brocade DCX8510-4 backbone chassis. This blade delivers 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, providing the speed and bandwidth necessary for demanding enterprise storage area networks. Its design focuses on enabling scalability and high availability within the DCX platform, making it a critical component for large-scale SAN deployments. Equipped with four LED indicators, the CR16-4 offers at-a-glance status monitoring, allowing administrators to quickly assess the operational state of the blade and identify any potential issues. This feature enhances manageability and reduces downtime by facilitating rapid troubleshooting. The blade's architecture is optimized for low latency and high throughput, ensuring efficient data flow between servers and storage arrays. As a core component of the DCX8510-4, the CR16-4 contributes to the overall resilience and performance of the SAN fabric. It supports advanced fabric services and management features inherent to the Brocade ecosystem, providing a comprehensive solution for enterprise storage networking. This switch blade is ideal for organizations seeking to build or expand a powerful, reliable, and scalable SAN infrastructure.
