Name: DS-4700M EMC 32-Port Fibre Channel 4Gbps SAN Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-4700M
Price: 596.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The DS-4700M EMC switch is a Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 32 ports with 24 active ports operating at 4Gb/s speeds. It provides Fibre Channel connectivity designed for enterprise storage networks, enabling high port density and consistent data transfer rates suitable for connecting servers and storage devices.

General Information
Brand	EMC

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The EMC DS-4700M is a Fibre Channel switch designed to provide high-density SAN connectivity with 32 ports, of which 24 are active and support 4Gb/s data transfer rates. This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks to connect servers and storage arrays using Fibre Channel protocol. Storage administrators and IT professionals use this switch to manage and optimize SAN traffic in data center environments where high port count and consistent 4Gb/s speeds are required. Key Features 32 total Fibre Channel ports with 24 active at 4Gb/s each Supports Fibre Channel protocol for SAN environments Designed by EMC for enterprise storage networking Enables high-density port configurations Suitable for connecting servers and storage arrays The DS-4700M switch plays a key role in establishing and maintaining effective SAN connectivity. Its port density and speed specifications help ensure adequate bandwidth and scalability for storage networking demands without introducing unsupported hardware capabilities.

Use Cases
The EMC DS-4700M is commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage environments where Fibre Channel SAN connectivity is needed. It supports workloads requiring multiple high-speed connections between servers and storage arrays, particularly in environments managing large-scale data access and storage traffic. How It's Used: Connecting multiple servers to shared Fibre Channel storage arrays Implementing storage area networks in medium to large enterprise data centers Providing 4Gb/s port speed for data transfer between storage devices and hosts Facilitating high-density Fibre Channel configurations with 32-port availability Integrating into EMC storage infrastructure deployments Its design supports SAN scalability and structured storage networking, enabling organizations to manage storage traffic effectively without unsupported assumptions on compatibility or performance beyond the stated specifications.

FAQ's
How many ports does the DS-4700M have, and how many are active? The DS-4700M has 32 Fibre Channel ports in total, with 24 ports actively supporting 4Gb/s speeds. The remaining ports are not active. What speed do the active ports on the DS-4700M support? The 24 active ports each support a data transfer speed of 4Gb/s, suitable for Fibre Channel SAN environments. What type of network is the DS-4700M designed for? This switch is designed for Fibre Channel storage area networks, connecting servers and storage devices within enterprise data centers. Can the DS-4700M be used with non-EMC storage devices? The product information does not specify compatibility with non-EMC devices; it is intended for Fibre Channel SAN environments, but compatibility should be verified with specific storage hardware. What kind of environments benefit most from the DS-4700M? The switch is suited for medium to large enterprise data centers requiring multiple 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connections with high port density. Is the DS-4700M suitable for server-to-storage connectivity? Yes, it provides Fibre Channel connectivity to link servers and storage arrays within SAN infrastructures.

DS-4700M EMC 32-Port Fibre Channel 4Gbps SAN Switch

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