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Brocade P728G 5100 8Gb San Switch Brocade
- 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity
- Part of the Brocade 5100 series
- High-performance SAN switch
- Enables efficient storage resource sharing
- Supports advanced fabric services
- Scalable solution for growing storage needs
- Reliable and robust design for enterprise environments
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Model
- 5100
- Speed
- 8Gbps
- Ports
- 24 (configurable)
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Protocol
- Fibre Channel
Product details
The Brocade P728G is an 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch, part of the Brocade 5100 series. It provides high-performance connectivity for storage area networks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | 5100 |
| Speed | 8Gbps |
| Ports | 24 (configurable) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Protocol | Fibre Channel |
| Management | Web-based, CLI |
| Fabric Services | Supported |
Description
The Brocade P728G, as indicated by its SKU and title, is a key component within the Brocade 5100 family of Fibre Channel switches, designed to build robust and high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). This switch offers 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, providing the necessary bandwidth to support demanding storage applications and ensure efficient data access for servers and storage arrays. As a SAN switch, its primary function is to facilitate communication between servers and storage devices, creating a dedicated network optimized for storage traffic. The 5100 series is known for its balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for mid-range enterprise environments. It supports advanced fabric services that enhance network management, reliability, and performance, ensuring that storage resources are utilized efficiently and data availability is maintained. With its 8Gbps capability, the Brocade P728G is capable of handling significant I/O operations, crucial for virtualized environments, database operations, and high-performance computing. Its design emphasizes reliability and ease of management, allowing IT administrators to deploy and maintain a stable and responsive storage infrastructure. This switch is a foundational element for organizations looking to optimize their storage connectivity and ensure data integrity.
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