Name: BR-5300 Brocade 80-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-5300
Price: 687.31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 5300 is an 80-port Fibre Channel switch that supports 8Gbps per port connectivity, enabling dense SAN configurations. It integrates Brocade's established storage networking capabilities to handle high volumes of storage traffic efficiently within data centers.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	Yes
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1280 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45
Security Features	SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),SNMPv3
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTPS,HTTP,SNMPv3

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Brocade 5300 (BR-5300) is an 80-port Fibre Channel switch delivering 8Gbps speeds per port. It is designed for storage area networks (SANs) that require substantial port availability and robust performance for managing data traffic. This switch is typically utilized in data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and dense port configurations are necessary to support storage connectivity needs. Key Features 80 ports capable of 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity Optimized for SAN deployment with high port density Supports Brocade's storage networking protocols Designed to handle intensive data traffic within storage networks Compact form factor suitable for data center racks The BR-5300 switch serves as a critical component in SAN infrastructure by providing numerous high-speed connections for storage devices, facilitating efficient data flow and network management. Its design supports organizations requiring extensive storage connectivity within their IT environments.

Use Cases
The Brocade 5300 is commonly used in enterprise data centers and storage area networks where numerous servers and storage devices must be interconnected. It is suited for environments requiring high bandwidth and port density for managing storage workloads. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and servers in large SAN deployments Facilitating high-speed data transfers in enterprise storage networks Supporting consolidation of storage networking infrastructure Providing port density for complex virtualization and cloud storage environments Enabling SAN traffic management in mid to large-scale data centers By deploying the BR-5300, organizations can maintain organized, scalable, and high-capacity storage networks. It plays a vital role in ensuring that storage resources are efficiently connected and managed across the infrastructure.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the BR-5300 have? The BR-5300 features 80 Fibre Channel ports supporting 8Gbps speeds designed for SAN connectivity. Can the BR-5300 support faster speeds than 8Gbps? The BR-5300 is specified to support up to 8Gbps per port; speeds beyond this are not indicated in the product information. Is the BR-5300 suitable for large data center SANs? Yes, with 80 ports and 8Gbps connectivity, it supports dense SAN environments typical in large data centers. Does this switch support Brocade storage protocols? Yes, the BR-5300 supports Brocade's storage networking protocols for SAN management. What environments typically use the BR-5300 switch? It is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage area networks requiring high port density and bandwidth. What is the main use of the BR-5300 in a SAN? It provides numerous high-speed Fibre Channel connections to interconnect storage devices and servers efficiently.