Brocade SILKWORM2800 Switch Silkworm 2800 16 Ports Fibre Channel -
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- Up to 2.12 Gbps per port (full duplex)
- Non-blocking architecture
- Hot-pluggable transceivers (SFP)
- Supports Brocade Fabric OS
- Designed for SAN connectivity
- Rack-mountable
- Low latency
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Key specifications
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- Fibre Channel Switch
- Ports
- 16 x Fibre Channel
- Speed
- Up to 2.12 Gbps per port
- Architecture
- Non-blocking
- Transceivers
- Hot-pluggable SFPs
- Management
- Brocade Fabric OS
Product details
The Brocade SILKWORM2800 is a 16-port Fibre Channel switch designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs). It provides high-speed connectivity for servers and storage devices, enabling efficient data access and management. This switch is suitable for small to medium-sized SAN deployments.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Ports
- 16 x Fibre Channel
- Speed
- Up to 2.12 Gbps per port
- Architecture
- Non-blocking
- Transceivers
- Hot-pluggable SFPs
- Management
- Brocade Fabric OS
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
Description
The Brocade SILKWORM2800 is a dedicated Fibre Channel switch engineered to form the backbone of Storage Area Networks (SANs). With its 16 high-speed Fibre Channel ports, it facilitates robust and reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays. Each port operates at speeds of up to 2.12 Gbps in full-duplex mode, ensuring high throughput for demanding storage I/O operations. The switch employs a non-blocking architecture, guaranteeing that all ports can operate at their maximum speed simultaneously without performance degradation. This switch is designed for ease of deployment and maintenance within enterprise environments. It supports hot-pluggable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers, allowing for port configuration flexibility and quick replacement without system downtime. The SILKWORM2800 runs on Brocade's mature Fabric OS, providing advanced features for SAN management, monitoring, and diagnostics. This operating system ensures stability and scalability for the connected storage fabric. Ideal for small to medium-sized SAN deployments, the Brocade SILKWORM2800 offers a cost-effective solution for consolidating storage resources and improving data access performance. Its compact, rack-mountable form factor allows for efficient integration into existing data center infrastructure. By providing a dedicated, high-performance network for storage traffic, this switch helps to offload storage I/O from the general-purpose LAN, enhancing overall network efficiency and application responsiveness.
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