Name: BR-5340-0008-A Brocade 5300 Series 80-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-5340-0008-A
Price: 3542.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-5340-0008-A Brocade 5300 Series 80-Ports 8Gb/s FC Switch provides a high-density Fibre Channel solution tailored for modern storage networks. It fits well in SAN fabrics requiring scalable, low-latency connectivity while maintaining strong management features and security through zoning capabilities.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s
Ports	80
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Data Rate	8 Gbit/s
Compatibility	Brocade 5300 Series,Brocade Fabric OS
Connector Type	LC,SFP+

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The BR-5340-0008-A Brocade 5300 Series Switch delivers robust Fibre Channel connectivity suited for enterprise storage networks. It's often found in data centers and SAN fabrics where reliable, high-throughput communication between servers and storage arrays is essential. IT professionals and storage administrators prefer this switch for its balance of port density and performance. Key Features Provides consistent 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds across all 80 ports Equipped with advanced traffic management for low latency operation Scales efficiently within existing SAN infrastructures Supports comprehensive zoning to enhance security and segmentation Includes management tools compatible with enterprise SAN environments This switch serves as a backbone component in storage area networks, facilitating reliable data flow and minimizing bottlenecks. Its performance and design contribute to sustained operation in demanding network conditions without compromising throughput.

Use Cases
Typically deployed within enterprise data centers and storage clusters, this switch is suited for environments where dense port configurations and high-speed connections are needed to support virtualization and heavy data workloads. It benefits network architects and storage administrators aiming to optimize SAN efficiency. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and servers in large-scale SAN deployments Supporting virtualization platforms requiring low-latency storage access Integrating with enterprise IT infrastructures for scalable SAN expansion Facilitating traffic management in storage clusters with heavy I/O demands Enhancing security and segmentation through zoning in multi-tenant environments By delivering steady performance and flexible port management, this switch aids in maintaining SAN reliability and scalability, supporting operational continuity in demanding storage networks.

BR-5340-0008-A Brocade 5300 Series 80-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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