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GH640 Dell 16Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch McDATA Sphereon 4700

SKU:
GH640
Weight: 6.50 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 16 Gbps Fibre Channel switch for SAN environments
  • Supports up to 48 ports with advanced zoning and security features
  • Offers low latency and high throughput for data center connectivity
  • Compatible with Dell McDATA Sphereon 4700 series infrastructure
In stock

$856.14

Product Overview

The GH640 Dell McDATA Sphereon 4700 FC Switch provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for enterprise storage networks. It fits seamlessly into SAN environments, offering secure zoning and scalable port density to meet growing data center demands without sacrificing reliability.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number GH640
Condition Refurbished

Technical Information

Number of Ports 24-Ports
Port Type SFP
Port Speed 4 Gbps Fibre Channel
POE Support No
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP

Management and Configuration

Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features Zoning, Fabric login controls (FLOGI), VSAN/virtual fabric segmentation, access controls
Remote Management Protocol SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics

Weight 6.50


Product Description

The GH640 Dell McDATA Sphereon 4700 FC Switch is designed to manage and optimize storage area networks (SANs) with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It is commonly used in enterprise data centers to facilitate fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices.

Often found in environments that require efficient, scalable, and secure SAN solutions, this switch benefits IT professionals handling complex storage networks. Its robust performance supports critical applications demanding consistent throughput and minimal latency.

Key Features

  • Offers 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds across multiple ports
  • Provides advanced zoning capabilities to segment SAN traffic securely
  • Supports up to 48 ports for expansive network growth
  • Includes robust security measures to protect data flow within SANs
  • Designed for compatibility with Dell McDATA Sphereon 4700 series components

This switch is typically deployed in medium to large-scale data centers requiring dependable SAN infrastructure. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth data exchanges and supports critical workloads without bottlenecks.

By integrating the GH640 switch, organizations can maintain well-organized and efficient storage traffic, helping keep their data center operations running smoothly and securely.


Use Cases

The GH640 Dell 16Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch is designed primarily for enterprise data centers requiring robust and scalable storage networking. It is ideal for environments where high-throughput, low-latency connectivity is critical, such as virtualization clusters and large-scale storage deployments.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting high-performance storage arrays within a centralized data center SAN for enterprise IT operations.
  • Supporting virtualized server environments that demand reliable and fast storage access to maintain workload performance.
  • Facilitating SAN zoning and segmentation in multi-tenant or multi-application data centers for enhanced security and traffic management.
  • Deploying in rack-mounted configurations to optimize data flow between storage clusters and compute nodes.
  • Integrating with Dell McDATA Sphereon 4700 infrastructure in hybrid cloud setups requiring consistent Fibre Channel connectivity.

This switch enhances operational efficiency by enabling scalable port density and advanced zoning features, which streamline SAN management and improve overall data center throughput. Its compatibility with existing Sphereon infrastructure makes it a practical choice for evolving storage environments that prioritize performance and security.


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GH640 Dell 16Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch McDATA Sphereon 4700
GH640 Dell 16Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch McDATA Sphereon 4700
$856.14