Name: BR-2802-0000 Brocade Silkworm 2800 16-Port 1Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-2802-0000
Price: 216.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade Silkworm 2800 provides reliable Fibre Channel switching with 16 ports designed to connect storage devices and servers effectively. It fits well in mid-sized SAN deployments where steady data flow and fabric management are essential without extra complexity.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Brocade Silkworm 2800 is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer within storage area networks. Commonly found in enterprise and mid-sized data centers, it provides reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices. Built for storage and IT professionals, this switch offers essential fabric services while maintaining straightforward management. It often appears in environments requiring stable and efficient SAN infrastructure. Key Features Delivers 16 dedicated 1 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for optimized link performance Implements comprehensive fabric services for secure and manageable SANs Supports high device counts per fabric, enhancing scalability Offers low latency with non-blocking switch architecture Equipped with robust diagnostics and monitoring tools for network health This switch plays a vital role in maintaining consistent and reliable storage network connectivity. Its stable performance and manageable features make it a dependable choice for SAN infrastructure.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise and medium-sized data centers where dependable SAN connectivity is necessary. It suits environments where storage networks need basic but reliable switching capabilities to support server-to-storage communication. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and servers in enterprise SANs Supporting virtualization environments requiring stable fiber channel links Facilitating storage clusters with moderate port density Integrating into backup and archival infrastructure for data centers Serving as a fabric switch in mid-sized IT infrastructure In these settings, the switch contributes to efficient storage network operations by providing consistent performance and essential fabric features. It helps maintain smooth data transfers and scalable connectivity as demands evolve.