Name: BR5340 Brocade 5300 Series 80-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel FC Switch 2U
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR5340
Price: 2594.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR5340 - Brocade 5300 Series switch is designed to handle high-density Fibre Channel traffic in demanding storage network environments. It fits into rack deployments where maximizing port count and speed is a priority, acting as a reliable core or edge switch within SAN fabrics.

General Information
Brand	Brocade

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The BR5340 - Brocade 5300 Series 80-Ports 8Gb/s FC 2U FC Switch delivers reliable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity designed to support demanding storage area networks. Often found in enterprise and data center environments, this switch facilitates efficient data transfer and enhances storage infrastructure performance. Built for IT professionals managing storage solutions, it provides robust switching capabilities suitable for growth and scalability in large-scale SAN deployments. Key Features Provides 80 high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for extensive device connectivity Compact 2U design optimizes rack space in data centers Supports advanced SAN management and zoning features Delivers low latency switching to maintain fast data flows Compatible with existing Brocade storage networking hardware This switch plays a vital role in maintaining reliable and consistent Fibre Channel connectivity across storage networks. Its performance and form factor make it suitable for environments that require dependable, scalable SAN infrastructure. With its combination of speed, port density, and management capability, the BR5340 supports efficient storage communication without compromising on reliability or throughput.

Use Cases
The BR5340 switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage networks, where high port density and fast Fibre Channel speeds are critical. IT administrators and network engineers benefit from its ability to support extensive storage device connectivity within managed SAN environments. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers in virtualization-heavy data centers Serving as a core fabric switch within scalable SAN architectures Supporting storage clusters demanding high throughput and low latency Facilitating edge switch roles in distributed storage deployments Integrating with existing Brocade SAN infrastructure for seamless expansion Overall, the BR5340 enhances operational efficiency and scalability by providing consistent 8Gb/s Fibre Channel performance and high port density. Its design supports evolving storage networking needs without compromising on reliability or manageability.