Name: BR-6505-24-8G Brocade 24-Port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-6505-24-8G
Price: 3518.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-6505-24-8G combines 24 high-speed Fibre Channel ports with robust fabric services to support storage networks requiring consistent performance and reliability. It's built to fit within modern SAN infrastructures, providing efficient data flow and seamless integration across storage systems.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	768 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

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

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The BR-6505-24-8G is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to deliver consistent, high-speed connectivity for storage area networks. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise storage infrastructures where reliable and efficient SAN fabric performance is critical. IT professionals and storage administrators benefit from its streamlined design and dependable operation. Key Features Provides 24 active 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for high throughput Incorporates advanced fabric services to enhance data integrity and availability Optimized for low latency to support demanding storage workloads Facilitates scalable SAN fabric deployment with ease of management Compatible with a broad range of SAN environments and protocols This switch serves as an essential component in SAN environments where stable, high-performance connectivity is required. Its reliable operation supports continuous data access and facilitates efficient storage resource management. The BR-6505-24-8G offers a balanced mix of speed, stability, and scalability to meet evolving storage network demands.

Use Cases
The BR-6505-24-8G is typically deployed within mid to large-scale storage area networks, supporting environments where fast, reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays is critical. It caters to enterprises managing large data volumes who require consistent SAN performance and operational stability. How It's Used: Integrated into data center SAN fabrics to connect storage arrays and hosts Deployed in virtualization environments to support storage traffic for virtual machines Used in enterprise IT infrastructures to maintain high-speed access to backup and archival storage Implemented in storage clusters requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth switching Utilized in edge computing setups needing reliable SAN connectivity for localized data processing This switch underpins efficient SAN operations by ensuring low latency and continuous connectivity, helping organizations maintain storage performance and scalability across diverse deployment scenarios.