Name: BR-5340-80 HP Brocade 5300 Series 80-SFP+ Ports 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: BR-5340-80
Price: 3908.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP Brocade 5300 Series 80-SFP+ Ports 8Gb/s FC Switch is a dedicated storage network switch that provides high port density and robust 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity. It fits well within SAN fabrics, enabling efficient data transport and fabric services essential for managing storage traffic effectively.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The BR-5340-80 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area networks, providing 80 SFP+ ports that operate at 8 gigabits per second. It is often found in enterprise data centers where robust and reliable connectivity is essential for storage traffic management. IT professionals and storage administrators benefit from its sturdy design and comprehensive fabric features. Key Features Delivers consistent 8Gb/s speed across all ports for high throughput Built-in support for fabric services including zoning and traffic isolation High port density allows for consolidated SAN infrastructure Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Brocade storage fabrics Offers low latency and high availability for critical storage applications This switch plays a critical role in maintaining smooth data flow within storage networks, ensuring reliable connections and scalability as storage needs grow. Its performance and reliability are essential for keeping storage systems responsive and manageable in complex IT environments.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and complex storage networks where high-density and high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity is required. It suits environments that demand reliable, scalable storage fabric infrastructure operated by experienced storage and network administrators. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and servers within large SANs to optimize data flow Supporting virtualization environments requiring fast and stable storage access Integrating into rack deployments for consolidated and manageable SAN topologies Providing fabric zoning and traffic management in multi-tenant or segmented storage fabrics Facilitating backup and recovery infrastructures with high throughput requirements These deployments benefit from the switch’s ability to maintain consistent performance and support fabric scalability, helping administrators efficiently manage growing storage networks and complex workloads.