Name: 60-1000375-13 Brocade 48-Port 8G Fibre Channel Director Blade FC8-48
Brand: Brocade
SKU: 60-1000375-13
Price: 2016.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade DCX 48-Ports 8G Fibre Channel Director Blade delivers high-density, high-speed connectivity designed for integration within Brocade DCX chassis systems. It fits into SAN environments requiring robust and scalable fiber channel switching, helping maintain efficient data center storage operations without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	60-1000375-13

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Chassis Blade
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Brocade DCX director blade offers 48 ports operating at 8 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, enabling efficient and rapid data exchange within SAN infrastructures. It is built for integration into the Brocade DCX chassis, serving as a critical component in enterprise storage networks. Often found in data centers and enterprises managing large volumes of data, this blade supports environments that require high throughput and reliability. Storage administrators and IT professionals benefit from its scalable design and consistent performance. Key Features Provides 48 dedicated Fibre Channel ports for expanded connectivity Operates at 8 Gbps speed to reduce bottlenecks in data flow Compatible with Brocade DCX chassis for seamless integration Supports fiber channel zoning and advanced SAN management Offers low latency essential for mission-critical storage tasks This director blade is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers handling storage virtualization and large-scale SANs. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient, reliable connections between servers and storage arrays, helping ensure data availability and performance.

Use Cases
The Brocade DCX 48-Ports 8G Fibre Channel Director Blade is primarily utilized in large-scale data center environments where high-throughput and low-latency SAN connectivity are critical. It benefits enterprises and service providers managing extensive storage clusters and virtualization platforms that demand reliable and scalable fiber channel switching. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise data centers to support mission-critical storage arrays in virtualized server environments. Integrated within cloud service provider infrastructures to ensure high availability and performance for multi-tenant storage networks. Used in financial institutions’ backend systems where low latency and consistent SAN performance are essential for transaction processing. Employed in high-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring rapid data access across distributed storage systems. Implemented in large-scale media and entertainment workflows to handle substantial data throughput from content creation to archival. This director blade enhances operational efficiency by delivering dense, high-speed connectivity while ensuring scalability within existing Brocade DCX chassis deployments. Its integration supports the evolving demands of storage-intensive workloads without compromising performance or network complexity.