Name: 32183-00-2 QLogic 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 32183-00-2
Price: 2335.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic Sanbox 5800 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch is a solid choice for managing SAN connections in mid-range storage environments. It handles multiple storage devices with ease, offering steady performance and practical deployment options. This switch fits well where reliable, high-speed storage networking is needed without excessive complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	32183-00-2
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	1U Rack, Desktop
Switch Ports	24 (24 Active) 8Gb Fibre Channel
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	1/2/4/8 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 × XPAK (10 Gb/20 Gb stacking)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps (24 x 8Gb full-duplex aggregate)
DRAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	256 MB
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	LC-type SFP+, XPAK transceivers, RJ-45 management, RS-232 serial

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SSL
Management Type	Out-of-band (serial / dedicated mgmt) and In-band (SNMP/SSH)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.24 x 12.0 inches (H x W x D) (approx, 1U rack-mount)
Weight	4.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE
Compliant Standards	FC-SW, FC-GS, FC-SP (Fibre Channel 8Gb standards)

Product Description
The QLogic Sanbox 5800 is a Fibre Channel switch designed to connect and manage storage devices in a SAN environment. Often found in data centers, it helps streamline storage traffic and improve access speeds across connected devices. IT professionals managing mid-sized enterprise storage systems typically rely on this switch to maintain efficient data flow. Key Features Provides 24 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports enabling flexible SAN configurations Delivers reliable low latency connectivity for storage traffic Built for rack-mount deployment to save space in server rooms Includes management tools to simplify network oversight Supports zoning for enhanced security and traffic isolation This switch is commonly deployed in environments like enterprise data centers and storage clusters where consistent high-speed access to storage resources is crucial. It plays an important role in maintaining storage performance and provides scalable connectivity options as needs grow.

Use Cases
The QLogic 32183-00-2 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch is commonly deployed in mid-sized data centers and enterprise IT environments where efficient management of storage area networks (SAN) is critical. It caters to organizations requiring high-performance, low-latency connectivity for storage clusters and virtualization workloads without the complexity of larger SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers in mid-sized enterprise data centers to ensure reliable high-speed SAN communication. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity to shared storage resources in virtualized environments. Enabling scalable storage clusters in SMBs that require flexible SAN growth without over-provisioning network capacity. Facilitating rack-mounted SAN deployments in colocation facilities where space efficiency and ease of integration are priorities. Providing high-throughput, low-latency connections for backup and disaster recovery systems within distributed IT infrastructures. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent 8Gb performance and scalable connectivity, allowing IT teams to maintain robust storage networking environments. Its compact form factor and straightforward management support streamlined SAN expansion and reliable data flow in demanding mid-range deployments.