Name: 40-1000123-09 EMC Brocade Ds 5300B 5320 64 x Ports Active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: 40-1000123-09
Price: 487.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC Brocade DS 5300B 5320 switch offers dedicated 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity across 64 ports, supporting data centers that depend on rapid and dependable SAN communications. It's tailored to fit seamlessly with Brocade storage arrays, serving as a reliable link for critical storage traffic in complex IT infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	40-1000123-09
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	2U Rack
Switch Ports	64
Number of Ports	64-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	Auto-sensing 2/4/8 Gb/s, full duplex
UpLink Ports	FC uplinks via E‑port support and ISL trunking; up to 8x8Gb/s trunks
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1360 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth (80 × 8.5 Gb/s × 2)
Switch Forwarding Rate	160 Mpps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Performance
Latency	Approximately 2 microseconds (typical port-to-port)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Fully manageable (SNMP v1/v3, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, SSHv2, RADIUS, LDAP, DH‑CHAP)
Management Interfaces	USB (FC mgmt), RJ45 (10/100 Mbps), RS‑232
Security Features	SSL encryption, authentication (RADIUS, LDAP, SSH2)
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI (Brocade Fabric OS), SNMP
Security	VSANs, Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Port Binding
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.4″ × 16.9″ × 24.1″
Weight	34.40
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (8Gb/s)

Product Description
This EMC Brocade switch is built for storage area networks requiring fast and stable Fibre Channel connectivity. Often found in data centers, it provides 64 active 8Gb/s ports that enable efficient data flow between servers and storage devices. Administrators and IT professionals working with Brocade DS 5300B and 5320 arrays typically rely on this switch to handle demanding workloads and ensure smooth storage communication. Its design focuses on reducing latency and enhancing throughput in clustered storage setups. Key Features Provides 64 fully active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for broad connectivity Maintains low latency to support high-demand storage traffic Compatible with Brocade DS 5300B and 5320 series storage arrays Delivers stable and consistent SAN performance under heavy loads Incorporates robust error detection and recovery mechanisms This switch is frequently deployed in enterprise data centers and storage-intensive environments. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the speed and reliability of storage networks, helping organizations manage large volumes of data without interruptions.

Use Cases
The EMC Brocade DS 5300B 5320 64 x Ports Active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch is designed for mid to large-scale data centers requiring robust SAN connectivity. It benefits IT environments that demand high-throughput and low-latency storage networking, particularly in enterprises running virtualization and mission-critical applications. How It's Used: Connecting multiple Brocade storage arrays in enterprise SANs to ensure consistent high-speed data transfers. Supporting virtualization platforms in data centers by providing low-latency, high-bandwidth storage access. Facilitating storage clustering for improved redundancy and availability in financial services IT infrastructures. Enabling scalable rack deployments where dense port configurations optimize space and cabling for storage traffic. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery systems to maintain reliable data replication across storage nodes. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable and predictable storage network performance, enabling organizations to maintain high availability and reduce bottlenecks in complex storage environments.