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RH320 - Dell Brocade Silkworm 4100 32-Port 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Switch

RH320 - Dell Brocade Silkworm 4100 32-Port 4Gb/s Fiber Channel Switch

SKU RH320
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  • Brocade Silkworm 4100 Switch
  • 32 x 4Gb Fibre Channel Ports
  • Enterprise SAN Connectivity
  • High-speed data transfer for storage
  • Supports Fibre Channel protocol
  • Enhances storage area network performance
  • Reliable and scalable SAN infrastructure component
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Key specifications

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Product Type
Fibre Channel Switch
Model
Brocade Silkworm 4100
Dell Part Number
RH320
Number of Ports
32
Port Speed
4Gb Fibre Channel
Protocol
Fibre Channel

Product details

The Dell RH320, also known as the Brocade Silkworm 4100, is a 32-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch. It is designed for enterprise SAN environments, providing high-speed, reliable connectivity for storage devices.

Specifications

Product Type
Fibre Channel Switch
Model
Brocade Silkworm 4100
Dell Part Number
RH320
Number of Ports
32
Port Speed
4Gb Fibre Channel
Protocol
Fibre Channel
Form Factor
Rackmount (typically 1U)
Target Application
Enterprise SAN

Description

The Dell RH320, identified by its Brocade Silkworm 4100 model designation, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs). It features 32 ports, each capable of operating at 4Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, providing substantial bandwidth for connecting servers to storage arrays. This switch is a foundational element for building robust and scalable SAN infrastructures, ensuring efficient and reliable data access for critical business applications. Fibre Channel technology is the standard for high-speed, low-latency storage networking, and the Silkworm 4100 is designed to deliver on these requirements. Its 4Gbps port speed allows for rapid data transfer, which is essential for demanding workloads such as large databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing. The switch's architecture is optimized for reliability and non-stop operation, crucial for enterprise data centers where downtime is unacceptable. As a key component in Dell's storage networking solutions, the RH320 facilitates the consolidation of storage resources and enables efficient data sharing across multiple servers. Its 32 ports offer significant port density, allowing for the connection of numerous servers and storage devices. This switch plays a vital role in ensuring the performance, availability, and scalability of an organization's storage infrastructure.

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