Name: BR-340-0004 Brocade 300 16-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-340-0004
Price: 1214.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 300 8Gb/s 16 x Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch provides 16 ports of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, suitable for building or expanding SAN fabrics. It fits within enterprise storage environments that require multiple high-speed connections between servers and storage arrays.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Brocade 300 8Gb/s 16 x Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch is designed to provide dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity within storage area networks. It facilitates fast and secure data transfer between servers and storage devices in data centers and enterprise environments. This switch is commonly used by IT professionals managing SAN infrastructures requiring multiple high-speed ports for storage connectivity. Key Features 16 Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gb/s Supports SAN fabric deployment for storage networking Compatible with Brocade 300 series switch hardware Provides scalable connectivity for storage devices and servers Enables efficient data transfer within SAN environments This switch plays a crucial role in establishing and expanding SAN fabrics, enabling organizations to connect multiple storage arrays and servers efficiently. Its port density and speed make it suitable for consolidating storage traffic while supporting data center growth.

Use Cases
The Brocade 300 8Gb/s 16 x Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage networks where multiple high-speed Fibre Channel connections are needed. It supports workloads that involve large-scale data storage and retrieval operations. How It's Used: Connecting multiple servers to shared storage arrays in SAN environments Expanding existing SAN fabrics to increase port availability Facilitating storage consolidation in data centers Supporting database and virtualization workloads requiring fast storage access Providing backbone connectivity for storage networking infrastructure This switch supports operational roles that involve managing data traffic between servers and storage, helping maintain organized and efficient SAN environments essential for data-intensive applications.

FAQ's
What speed do the ports of BR-340-0004 support? The BR-340-0004 switch ports support 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, suitable for mid-range SAN storage connectivity. How many ports does the Brocade 300 switch have? This model includes 16 Fibre Channel ports, allowing multiple server and storage device connections. Is BR-340-0004 compatible with Brocade 300 series? Yes, the BR-340-0004 is designed specifically for the Brocade 300 series Fibre Channel switches. What environments typically use this Fibre Channel switch? It is used in enterprise SAN environments where multiple high-speed Fibre Channel connections are required for storage access. Does this switch support fabric deployment? Yes, the switch supports SAN fabric deployment to facilitate interconnected storage networks. What operational role does this switch serve in a SAN? It provides the physical switching infrastructure to connect servers and storage arrays, enabling efficient data transfer within the SAN.