Brocade EM-5120-0008 40 x Ports 24 x Active 8Gb/s FC SAN Switch

SKU EM-5120-0008

Brand Brocade

40 total ports
24 active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
Non-blocking architecture
Support for Fabric OS
Hot-swappable components
Advanced diagnostics and monitoring tools
Scalable design for growing environments

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Key specifications

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Model: EM-5120-0008
Brand: Brocade
Port Type: 8Gb Fibre Channel
Total Ports: 40
Active Ports: 24
Switching Fabric: Non-blocking

Product details

The Brocade EM-5120-0008 is an 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides essential connectivity and performance for storage area networks, enabling efficient data access and sharing.

Technical Information

Model	EM-5120-0008
Brand	Brocade
Port Type	8Gb Fibre Channel
Total Ports	40

Additional Specifications

Active Ports	24
Switching Fabric	Non-blocking
Max Data Transfer Rate	8 Gbps per port
Protocol Support	Fibre Channel

Description

The Brocade EM-5120-0008 is a foundational component for building robust and efficient Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch is engineered to deliver high-performance connectivity for servers and storage devices, ensuring rapid and reliable data access. With 24 active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, it provides ample bandwidth for demanding applications and consolidates storage resources effectively. The EM-5120-0008 features a non-blocking architecture, meaning that all ports can operate at their maximum speed simultaneously without contention, ensuring consistent performance for all connected devices. It runs on Brocade's industry-leading Fabric OS, which offers advanced management, security, and diagnostic capabilities. This allows for simplified deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the SAN environment. Designed with scalability in mind, the EM-5120-0008 can be a starting point for growing storage infrastructures. Its support for hot-swappable components minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades. This switch is an ideal choice for organizations looking for a cost-effective, reliable, and high-performance SAN solution to enhance their storage connectivity and data management capabilities.

Condition: Refurbished