Name: 5800-4 QLogic 20x8Gb/s SFP+ Ports 4x10Gb/s Stacking Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: QLogic
SKU: 5800-4
Price: 1664.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 5800-4 QLogic SANbox 5800 is a Fibre Channel switch tailored for storage networking, offering 20 high-speed SFP+ ports and 4 stacking ports. It fits into enterprise data center racks and supports scalable, reliable SAN configurations without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	5800-4
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack, Desktop
Switch Ports	20 x SFP (8Gb/s Fibre Channel), 4 x Stacking Ports (10Gb/s)
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s,10Gb/s
UpLink Ports	4× XPAK stacking ports (10 Gbps, upgradeable to 20 Gbps)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	544 Gbps
Stackable	Yes
Connector Type	LC SFP+, XPAK optical (or copper cable)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Web GUI (QuickTools), CLI, SNMP, SSH, RADIUS, SSL, Ethernet and serial
Management Interfaces	1× 100BASE‑TX RJ‑45, 1× RS‑232 serial
Security Features	FC-SP, DH‑CHAP, WWN zoning, SSH, SSL, RADIUS auth

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.7"×17"×19.7")
Weight	19.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (T11)

Product Description
The 5800-4 QLogic SANbox 5800 is a Fibre Channel switch designed for managing storage area networks (SAN). It is often found in data centers and enterprise setups where reliable, high-speed storage connectivity is critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this switch helps maintain efficient communication between servers and storage devices, improving data transfer speeds and network management. Key Features Provides 20 SFP+ ports operating at 8Gb/s for flexible SAN connections Includes 4 stacking ports running at 10Gb/s to link multiple switches seamlessly Supports robust Fibre Channel protocols ensuring reliable data transport Offers low latency and high throughput for demanding storage applications Designed with a compact form factor to fit in standard rack setups This switch is typically deployed in SAN environments supporting storage arrays and servers, enabling efficient data flow and network scalability. Its role in streamlining storage traffic helps maintain system performance and uptime in complex IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The 5800-4 QLogic SANbox 5800 switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage networking. This switch benefits storage administrators managing SAN environments where scalability and reliability are critical, particularly in organizations leveraging virtualization and large-scale storage clusters. How It's Used: Connecting high-performance storage arrays in enterprise SANs to support demanding virtualization workloads. Implementing scalable storage fabrics in data centers with rack deployments requiring dense port configurations. Facilitating SAN extension and inter-switch communication via dedicated 10Gb/s stacking ports in multi-switch environments. Supporting backup and disaster recovery infrastructure by providing reliable, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity. Enabling data-intensive applications in cloud service provider networks with high port density and flexible deployment options. By integrating the SANbox 5800, IT teams can enhance operational efficiency through streamlined SAN management, while its stacking capabilities allow flexible expansion to accommodate growing storage needs without sacrificing performance.