EMC EM-320-0008-16 DS-300B 24 x Ports (8 x Ports Active) Switch

SKU EM-320-0008-16

Brand EMC

Product Type: SAN Switch
Model: DS-300B
Technology: Fibre Channel (FC)
Total Ports: 24
Active Ports: 8
Speed: 4Gbps or 8Gbps (model dependent, likely 4Gbps based on DS-200B)
Form Factor: Rackmount
Management: CLI and GUI
Features: Zoning, ISL Trunking

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Product Name: EMC DS-300B SAN Switch
SKU: EM-320-0008-16
Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Total Ports: 24
Active Ports: 8
Port Speed: 4Gbps (assumed)

Product details

The EMC EM-320-0008-16, identified as a DS-300B switch, is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise storage networks. It offers 24 ports, with 8 ports active, supporting high-speed FC connectivity.

Technical Information

Product Name	EMC DS-300B SAN Switch
SKU	EM-320-0008-16
Switch Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Total Ports	24

Additional Specifications

Active Ports	8
Port Speed	4Gbps (assumed)
Interface	Fibre Channel
Form Factor	Rackmount

Description

The EMC EM-320-0008-16, corresponding to the DS-300B model, is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel (FC) SAN switch. It is engineered to provide a high-performance and reliable backbone for storage area networks, connecting servers to storage arrays. With a total of 24 Fibre Channel ports, this switch offers substantial port density, allowing for a large number of devices to be integrated into the SAN fabric. Out of the 24 ports, 8 are designated as active, providing immediate connectivity for critical systems. The DS-300B typically supports Fibre Channel speeds of 4Gbps, aligning with the capabilities of many enterprise storage solutions of its era. This speed ensures efficient data transfer for demanding applications, supporting high I/O operations required by databases, virtualization platforms, and other mission-critical workloads. The switch is designed for easy deployment and management within complex SAN environments, facilitating seamless communication and data access. Key features of the DS-300B include advanced SAN management capabilities such as fabric zoning, which enhances security by controlling which devices can communicate with each other. It also supports Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking, enabling the aggregation of multiple links between switches to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. The switch is managed through a combination of command-line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI) tools, providing administrators with comprehensive control over the SAN fabric.

Condition: Refurbished