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Brocade EM-6520-48-8G-F 96x Port 48x Active 48x 16GbE GBIC FC Switch
- 48 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- 8 x 10Gb/s Fibre Channel uplink ports (or 8Gb/s)
- High-performance switching fabric for SANs
- Support for advanced SAN features like zoning and fabric services
- Scalable architecture for growing storage needs
- Low latency for critical storage traffic
- Designed for enterprise-class reliability
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Product Overview
The Brocade EM-6520-48-8G-F is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. It offers 48 active ports with 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, providing robust and scalable storage networking. This switch is suitable for demanding storage applications requiring high throughput and low latency.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Number of Ports | 48 x 16Gb/s FC |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 10Gb/s FC (or 8Gb/s) |
| Switching Fabric Speed | Up to 1.36 Tbps |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Protocol Support | Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
Product Description
The Brocade EM-6520-48-8G-F is a powerful and versatile Fibre Channel switch engineered to provide high-performance connectivity for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). It features 48 active ports, each capable of operating at speeds up to 16Gb/s, delivering the throughput required for demanding storage applications, including high-performance computing, large databases, and virtualized environments. The switch also includes eight 10Gb/s Fibre Channel uplink ports, providing ample bandwidth for connecting to core SAN fabrics or other high-speed storage devices. This switch is built upon a high-performance switching fabric that offers up to 1.36 Tbps of bandwidth, ensuring low latency and efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays. It supports a comprehensive set of SAN features, including advanced zoning capabilities for secure and controlled access to storage resources, as well as essential fabric services that optimize network performance and reliability. The EM-6520-48-8G-F is designed with scalability in mind, allowing organizations to expand their SAN infrastructure as their storage needs grow. With its enterprise-class reliability and robust design, the Brocade EM-6520-48-8G-F is suitable for mission-critical SAN deployments. It provides the performance, scalability, and advanced features necessary to support today's most demanding storage requirements, ensuring data availability and application performance. The 2U rackmount form factor facilitates easy integration into existing data center infrastructure.
