Name: BR-360-0008-A Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-360-0008-A
Price: 1331.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 300 BR-360-0008-A is a 24-port Fibre Channel switch that provides 8Gb/s connectivity for SAN environments. It fits within the Brocade 300 series lineup and is engineered to handle storage networking traffic with dedicated ports designed for Fibre Channel protocol support.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24-Ports
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SSL
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, SNMP, HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Brocade 300 BR-360-0008-A is a 24-port 8Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area network (SAN) environments. It is part of the Brocade 300 series and provides connectivity for Fibre Channel devices requiring 8Gb/s bandwidth per port. This switch is typically used in data centers and enterprise storage infrastructures where SAN traffic management and high-speed data transfer are essential. IT professionals and system administrators utilize this switch to build and maintain SAN fabric networks. Key Features 24 Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gb/s speeds Designed specifically for SAN switching applications Compact design suitable for rack mounting in data centers Part of the Brocade 300 series switch family Supports standard Fibre Channel protocols The Brocade 300 BR-360-0008-A switch plays a critical role in SAN environments by enabling high-throughput, low-latency connectivity between storage arrays and servers. Its 24-port configuration helps accommodate multiple SAN endpoints, facilitating efficient data flow and management within enterprise storage networks.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers requiring reliable Fibre Channel SAN connectivity. Organizations managing extensive storage networks and multiple server connections benefit from this switch's port density and 8Gb/s bandwidth capabilities. How It's Used: Connecting servers to storage arrays in 8Gb Fibre Channel SANs Building fabric networks for distributed storage environments Enhancing SAN bandwidth capacity in medium to large data centers Implementing SAN zoning and traffic segmentation for storage security Supporting backup and disaster recovery systems over Fibre Channel Facilitating high-throughput data transfers in virtualization setups The Brocade 300 BR-360-0008-A serves as a fundamental component in SAN infrastructures, enabling organizations to manage storage connectivity efficiently. It supports the creation of scalable SAN fabrics while providing consistent Fibre Channel performance for critical storage operations.

FAQ's
What speed do the ports on BR-360-0008-A support? The switch provides 24 ports each supporting 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. This speed is standard for mid-range SAN deployments requiring moderate bandwidth. Is the BR-360-0008-A compatible with other Brocade 300 series switches? Yes, this model is part of the Brocade 300 series and can interoperate within SAN fabrics composed of other switches in the same family. How many ports does this switch offer? It offers 24 Fibre Channel ports designed for SAN connections, supporting multiple device connections in a storage network. What type of network is this switch designed for? The BR-360-0008-A is intended for Fibre Channel SAN environments in enterprise storage networks. Does it support Fibre Channel protocol standards? Yes, the switch supports standard Fibre Channel protocols enabling compatibility with a wide range of storage and server hardware. Can the switch be rack mounted in data centers? The design of the Brocade 300 series switches, including this model, supports rack mounting to fit standard data center racks.