Name: DS-5100B-WR EMC 40-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch High Performance
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-5100B-WR
Price: 216.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The DS-5100B-WR EMC Brocade 5100B is a storage area network switch that provides 40 high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports. It fits into data center setups to connect servers and storage devices efficiently, playing an important role in maintaining fast and stable SAN communication without unnecessary complexity.

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

Technical Information
Switch Ports	40
Number of Ports	40-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	8Gb/s
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH, Telnet), Web Tools, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Fabric Zoning, Port Binding
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The DS-5100B-WR EMC Brocade 5100B is built for managing storage area networks with high efficiency and speed. It is commonly found in enterprise environments where fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage arrays is critical. IT professionals and storage administrators often use this switch to maintain stable and scalable SAN infrastructure. Key Features Delivers 40 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports to handle multiple connections simultaneously Supports low-latency data transfer, enhancing overall SAN performance Compact design fits easily into standard data center racks Compatible with a broad range of storage devices and protocols Offers robust management tools for streamlined network administration Typically deployed in medium to large data centers, the switch supports environments where storage demands are high and uptime is essential. Its reliable performance helps minimize bottlenecks and ensures smooth data flow, which is crucial for backup, virtualization, and cloud storage applications.

Use Cases
The DS-5100B-WR EMC 40-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch is typically deployed in mid to large-scale data centers requiring high-speed, low-latency storage networking. It is ideal for enterprise IT environments that demand consistent storage performance and reliability while managing complex storage clusters and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers to shared storage arrays in virtualized enterprise data centers to ensure seamless SAN traffic flow. Supporting storage clusters in high-transaction environments such as financial services or healthcare, where low latency is critical. Enabling scalable SAN fabric expansion in growing IT infrastructures requiring dense port counts within limited rack space. Facilitating consolidated backup and disaster recovery networks by linking multiple storage sites through high-speed Fibre Channel connections. Integrating with hyper-converged infrastructures to provide dedicated, high-throughput storage access for compute and storage nodes. By delivering consistent 8Gb/s performance and a compact port density, this switch helps IT teams maintain efficient storage communication and scalability. Its design supports evolving storage demands without introducing unnecessary complexity, making it a practical choice for mission-critical SAN environments.

DS-5100B-WR EMC 40-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch High Performance

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases