Name: BR-360-B-0008 Brocade 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-360-B-0008
Price: 1050.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 360 BR-360-B-0008 is a 24-port SAN switch featuring 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity. It serves as a fabric switch within storage networks, providing multiple high-speed ports to interconnect storage devices and servers. This switch is suited for integration into Fibre Channel SANs requiring dedicated port density and bandwidth.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Brocade 360 BR-360-B-0008 is a SAN switch equipped with 24 ports running at 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds. It is designed to facilitate high-speed connectivity within storage area networks, enabling communication between servers and storage devices. This switch is typically used in data centers or enterprise IT environments requiring reliable SAN fabric switching. IT professionals and system administrators managing storage networks benefit from its deployment. Key Features 24 Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gbps Supports Fibre Channel SAN architectures Compact switch design suitable for SAN fabric integration Enables efficient data transfer between storage and compute resources Produced by Brocade, specialized in SAN solutions The Brocade 360 SAN switch plays a fundamental role in establishing dedicated, high-bandwidth connections in SAN environments. Its 8Gbps ports support effective data flow management, crucial for storage infrastructure performance and scalability.

Use Cases
This Brocade SAN switch is typically used in enterprise data centers and storage network environments where moderate port counts and 8Gb Fibre Channel speeds meet network demands. It supports workloads that require reliable storage communication channels among servers and storage arrays. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays to servers in a SAN fabric Expanding existing Fibre Channel SAN environments with 8Gb ports Supporting storage traffic for virtualized infrastructure deployments Facilitating data backup and replication over Fibre Channel networks Integrating into mid-level SAN deployments requiring 24-port switches In operation, the switch helps centralize and manage storage traffic efficiently across a SAN fabric. It provides essential port capacity and Fibre Channel speeds for environments where dedicated storage networking is necessary.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the BR-360-B-0008 have? The BR-360-B-0008 features 24 Fibre Channel ports, each operating at 8Gbps. These ports support SAN connectivity within Fibre Channel storage networks. Can this switch be used in non-SAN networks? This switch is designed specifically for Fibre Channel SAN environments and is not intended for general Ethernet or other network types. What Fibre Channel speed does the Brocade 360 support? It supports 8 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel speeds on all 24 ports, suitable for mid-speed SAN fabrics. Is the BR-360-B-0008 compatible with existing Brocade SAN fabrics? Yes, it is designed to integrate with Brocade Fibre Channel SAN infrastructures that support 8Gb ports. How many ports does this Brocade switch provide? The switch provides a total of 24 Fibre Channel ports for SAN device connections. What is the main purpose of this Brocade SAN switch? Its primary role is to facilitate high-speed, dedicated communication between servers and storage in a Fibre Channel SAN fabric using 8Gb ports.

BR-360-B-0008 Brocade 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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