Name: BR-6505 Brocade 16Gb/s 24-Port (12 Active) FC SFP+ SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-6505
Price: 2231.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-6505 - Brocade 16Gb/s 24-Ports (12-Ports Active) FC SFP+ San Switch provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for storage area networks. It fits within SAN deployments requiring a balance of port density and active channel capacity, enabling efficient data flow and device interconnectivity.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The BR-6505 is a Fibre Channel SAN switch built to deliver robust and high-speed storage networking. It commonly appears in data center environments where rapid data transfer and reliable storage access are critical. IT professionals and storage architects often rely on this switch to manage and optimize SAN traffic efficiently. Key Features Provides 16Gb/s Fibre Channel throughput for demanding workloads Includes 24 ports, with 12 specifically active FC SFP+ connections Enables seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructures Offers advanced traffic management and zoning capabilities Supports high availability and redundancy for continuous operation This switch plays a vital role in streamlining storage communication, ensuring data integrity and performance. Its design balances capacity and speed, making it a reliable component within storage networks. Users can expect consistent operation and scalability through its lifecycle.

Use Cases
The BR-6505 switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high throughput and reliable Fibre Channel connections are essential. It suits environments with a moderate to high number of storage devices and hosts needing rapid access to shared storage resources. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays to servers in virtualization environments Building scalable SAN fabrics within mid-sized enterprise IT infrastructures Supporting high-availability storage clusters in data centers Facilitating backup and disaster recovery networks with dedicated fibre channels Integrating with existing Brocade or mixed vendor SAN environments By enabling consistent and efficient storage traffic handling, the BR-6505 helps maintain operational stability and performance. Its port configuration and speed support streamlined SAN management and future scalability needs.