Brocade SILKWORM200E Silkworm 200E 16 x Ports 4GB SFP 1U FC SAN Switch

Product Description

The Brocade SILKWORM200E is a dedicated Fibre Channel SAN switch engineered to provide robust and high-performance connectivity for enterprise storage environments. This model features 16 ports, each supporting 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, allowing for significant data throughput between servers and storage systems. Its 1U rackmount form factor makes it suitable for deployment in standard server racks, optimizing space utilization within data centers. Designed with reliability and efficiency in mind, the SILKWORM200E facilitates the creation of a dedicated storage fabric, ensuring that storage traffic is isolated and optimized for performance. This separation from the general network traffic helps to reduce latency and improve the overall responsiveness of storage-dependent applications. The switch supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of SAN components, including servers, Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), and storage arrays. This switch is an ideal solution for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure with a focus on performance and stability. The 4Gbps port speed offers ample bandwidth for many enterprise workloads, including databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The inclusion of SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports provides flexibility in choosing the appropriate optical transceivers based on distance requirements, further enhancing its adaptability to various network designs.