Name: DS-5100B-24-2 EMC 24-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch Enterprise Storage
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-5100B-24-2
Price: 659.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The DS-5100B-24-2 Fibre Channel SAN Switch provides a solid foundation for enterprise storage networks by offering multiple high-speed ports and advanced zoning options. It fits into data centers that require stable and scalable SAN connectivity, working well with EMC storage solutions to support business-critical applications.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	DS-5100B-24-2
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24 Active, 40 Total
Number of Ports	40-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Connector Type	SFP (8Gb Fibre Channel SFP transceivers, LC duplex)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The DS-5100B-24-2 EMC Fibre Channel SAN Switch is designed for managing and optimizing storage area networks in enterprise settings. It provides high-speed, reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices, crucial for data-intensive applications. Often found in data centers and large storage infrastructures, this switch helps maintain smooth and efficient communication within SAN environments. IT professionals and network administrators rely on it for its dependable performance and scalability. Key Features Offers 24 active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports with 40 total ports for potential future activation Enables flexible zoning and security controls to optimize network segmentation Designed to support high throughput and low latency for storage traffic Built to integrate seamlessly with EMC storage systems and related SAN devices Includes advanced management tools for monitoring and configuring SAN networks This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where storage reliability and speed are critical. It helps organizations maintain data integrity and improves storage network efficiency without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The DS-5100B-24-2 Fibre Channel SAN Switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and reliable storage connectivity. It suits environments where robust zoning and scalable SAN infrastructure are essential to support critical business applications and large-scale virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Connecting EMC storage arrays to virtualization clusters in enterprise IT environments for optimized data flow. Supporting large-scale storage clusters in data centers that demand high availability and low latency SAN fabrics. Deploying in rack-mounted configurations within colocation facilities to manage multi-tenant storage zoning. Facilitating disaster recovery setups by providing resilient SAN links between geographically dispersed storage systems. Enabling multi-protocol storage networks in organizations requiring separation of traffic with zoning capabilities. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed connectivity and flexible zoning in complex SAN environments. Its scalability supports growing storage demands while maintaining performance critical to enterprise data center operations.

DS-5100B-24-2 EMC 24-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch Enterprise Storage

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