Name: DS-5300B-80PT EMC 80-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch 2U Rack-Mount
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-5300B-80PT
Price: 734.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DS-5300B-80PT is a high-density Fibre Channel switch that delivers 8Gbps connectivity across 80 ports in a 2U chassis. It fits within SAN infrastructures to provide efficient, low-latency data switching and fabric services that support complex storage networks without compromising rack space.

General Information
Brand	EMC

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Generation	N/A
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)

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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The DS-5300B-80PT is an 8Gb Fibre Channel switch designed to facilitate high-speed storage networking. It is commonly found in data centers where robust and scalable SAN infrastructure is essential. Built for IT professionals managing storage area networks, it provides the connectivity and performance required for demanding environments. Key Features Delivers consistent 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity across 80 ports Equipped with advanced fabric services to enhance SAN management and security Compact 2U form factor balances port density and rack space efficiency Supports interoperable zoning to simplify access control within the fabric Offers low latency switching optimized for storage traffic This switch plays a critical role in ensuring reliable and efficient data transmission between servers and storage arrays. Its design prioritizes consistent performance and ease of integration within existing Fibre Channel environments.

Use Cases
The DS-5300B-80PT is typically employed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage networks where high port density and fast Fibre Channel speeds are necessary. It benefits network administrators who require reliable switching for extensive SAN deployments with diverse storage devices. How It's Used: Connecting multiple storage arrays and hosts in enterprise SAN environments Supporting virtualization platforms requiring fast and stable storage access Deployments in rack-dense data centers needing efficient space utilization Enhancing storage cluster communications in high-throughput workloads Providing zoning and fabric services to segment storage traffic securely In these settings, this switch maintains stable throughput and helps manage storage traffic effectively, aiding operational continuity and scalability in complex SAN architectures.