Name: BR-5100-EMC24 EMC 40-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch 24 Active Ports
Brand: EMC
SKU: BR-5100-EMC24
Price: 585.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-5100-EMC24 is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to facilitate high-speed connections within enterprise storage networks. It fits into data centers and storage environments where reliable and scalable SAN performance is critical for managing multiple devices and heavy data traffic.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	BR-5100-EMC24
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	40 x 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports (24 active front-panel FC ports, 16 expansion/unused)
Number of Ports	40-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	640 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	Up to 512 Mpps
DRAM	2 GB
Flash Memory	2 GB
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+ LC connectors

Performance
Latency	< 2 microseconds (typical frame latency at 8 Gbps)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Web Tools, CLI via SSH/telnet, SNMP, Brocade Network Advisor
Security Features	DH-CHAP, FCAP, IP filtering, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+
Security	RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, role-based access, port zoning, access control lists (fabric zoning)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS (Web GUI)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power	100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, auto-ranging

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.32 x 20.1 inches
Weight	16.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The BR-5100-EMC24 is a Fibre Channel SAN switch tailored to manage and streamline large storage networks. Built for data centers and enterprise storage solutions, it provides reliable and fast connections between servers and storage arrays. Often found in environments with demanding data workloads, this switch is commonly used to enhance data availability and optimize storage traffic. IT professionals and storage administrators rely on it to maintain seamless SAN operations. Key Features Delivers 8Gb/s speed across 40 ports for versatile connectivity Includes 24 active Fibre Channel ports for efficient SAN communication Designed to handle large-scale storage traffic with minimal latency Supports advanced features like zoning and fabric services Offers scalability to adapt to growing storage network demands This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage arrays requiring fast, reliable SAN connections. It helps maintain consistent performance and data integrity across networked storage systems. By managing multiple storage devices and host connections, it plays a key role in ensuring that data flows smoothly and securely in complex SAN setups.

Use Cases
The BR-5100-EMC24 switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where high-speed, reliable storage networking is essential. It serves IT professionals managing complex storage area networks (SANs) that require consistent low-latency connectivity for critical applications and large data workloads. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays within large-scale virtualization environments to ensure seamless data flow. Supporting backup and disaster recovery operations by providing high-throughput pathways between primary and secondary data centers. Facilitating compute clusters in high-performance computing (HPC) setups that demand rapid access to shared storage. Integrating with cloud storage gateways in hybrid cloud infrastructure to optimize data transfer speeds. Enabling consolidated storage management in enterprise IT environments with diverse server and storage arrays. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable, low-latency fiber channel connections that handle intensive data traffic. Its design supports growth in SAN capacity while maintaining performance, aligning with evolving infrastructure demands.