Name: BR-7800F-0001 Brocade 7800 16x8Gbps FC 6x1GbE Extension Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-7800F-0001
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 7800 16/6 Extension Switch provides a combination of sixteen 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports and six 1Gb Ethernet ports to facilitate SAN extension and integrated management within data center storage networks. It is designed to extend Fibre Channel SANs over long distances while supporting existing infrastructure integration.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	16x8Gbps FC,6x1GbE
Number of Ports	22-Ports
Port Type	1000Base-T, SFP
Port Speed	8Gbps,1Gbps
UpLink Ports	6
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web-Based GUI,Command Line Interface (CLI),SNMP
Security Features	SSH,SSL,RADIUS,TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Brocade 7800 16/6 Extension Switch is engineered to extend Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) over long distances. It provides a combination of 16 ports running at 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed alongside 6 ports of 1Gb Ethernet connectivity for integrated management and data transport. This switch is commonly deployed in data centers to link storage resources across geographically dispersed sites. IT professionals and storage administrators use this switch to help maintain SAN performance and expand infrastructure reach without compromising network topology. Its port configuration supports a mix of high-speed storage connectivity and Ethernet management traffic, making it versatile within SAN extension applications. Key Features 16 Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gbps for storage network extension 6 Ethernet ports at 1GbE for management and additional data paths Supports long-distance SAN extension deployments Designed to integrate with existing Fibre Channel infrastructures Optimized for data center storage networking environments The Brocade 7800 Extension Switch plays a critical role in enabling data replication, disaster recovery, and storage consolidation by extending SANs beyond local boundaries. It facilitates flexible and scalable storage architectures while maintaining connectivity standards. This product is integral to organizations requiring SAN extension without extensive network redesign.

Use Cases
This Brocade 7800 extension switch is typically used in data center environments where storage networks need to be extended across multiple locations. It suits organizations requiring SAN extension for disaster recovery, data replication, or storage consolidation tasks. How It's Used: Extending Fibre Channel SANs between geographically dispersed data centers Supporting disaster recovery setups with remote storage replication Providing additional Ethernet connectivity for SAN management Linking storage resources in multi-site enterprise environments Facilitating scalable SAN topologies in growing IT infrastructures The switch enables operational continuity by bridging storage networks across distances while maintaining Fibre Channel connectivity and management access. It supports enterprise storage extensions without requiring major infrastructure changes.

FAQ's
What ports are available on the BR-7800F-0001 switch? The switch includes 16 Fibre Channel ports running at 8Gbps and 6 Ethernet ports at 1GbE for management and additional connectivity. Can the BR-7800F-0001 extend SANs over long distances? Yes, it is specifically designed to support Fibre Channel SAN extension between geographically separated sites. Does this switch support Ethernet management traffic? Yes, the six 1Gb Ethernet ports provide connectivity for SAN management and auxiliary data communications. Who typically uses the Brocade 7800 extension switch? Storage administrators and IT professionals managing enterprise SANs in data centers use this switch to extend storage networks. Is the BR-7800F-0001 compatible with existing Fibre Channel infrastructure? The switch is designed to integrate with current Fibre Channel SAN environments to enable storage network extension. What environments is the Brocade 7800 switch intended for? It is intended for data center storage networks requiring SAN extension and integrated management connectivity.