Name: HD-5320-0008 Brocade 5300 80-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: HD-5320-0008
Price: 1161.34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade 5300 HD-5320-0008 switch provides 80 ports of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, ideal for SAN environments requiring high port density. It is designed to support complex Fibre Channel storage networks with reliable switching capabilities, making it suitable for enterprise storage networking applications.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The Brocade 5300 HD-5320-0008 is an 80-port Fibre Channel switch designed to provide extensive connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). It enables efficient management of large-scale SANs by offering a high density of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports. This switch is typically used in enterprise data centers where numerous servers and storage devices need to be interconnected with reliable Fibre Channel communication. IT professionals managing storage infrastructures benefit from its port capacity and performance characteristics. Key Features 80 ports operating at 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed High port density suitable for expanding SAN fabrics Designed for Fibre Channel SAN environments Supports core SAN switching capabilities Produced by Brocade, known for its Fibre Channel networking solutions By integrating this switch into a SAN, organizations can scale their storage networks efficiently. It plays a central role in connecting storage arrays and servers, facilitating reliable data flow within enterprise storage infrastructures.

Use Cases
This switch is primarily deployed in large enterprise SANs where multiple storage devices and servers require interconnection over Fibre Channel. It supports environments demanding high port counts and consistent 8Gb/s performance for storage traffic. How It's Used: Connecting numerous storage arrays to servers in data centers Expanding existing SAN fabrics requiring additional 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports Supporting enterprise workloads that rely on Fibre Channel storage protocols Integrating with Brocade-based SAN infrastructures for compatibility Enabling centralized SAN management with high port density switches In operation, the switch acts as a backbone for Fibre Channel storage networks, organizing data traffic between servers and storage devices. It assists IT teams in scaling SANs while maintaining supported performance specifications.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the HD-5320-0008 have? The HD-5320-0008 features 80 Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gb/s each, designed to connect storage devices in SAN environments. Is this switch compatible with Brocade SAN infrastructures? Yes, the HD-5320-0008 is manufactured by Brocade and designed to integrate with Brocade Fibre Channel SAN solutions. What Fibre Channel speed does the switch support? This switch supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, suitable for many enterprise storage networking applications. How many ports does the Brocade 5300 switch provide? The Brocade 5300 HD-5320-0008 model provides 80 ports for Fibre Channel connectivity within storage networks. Where is this switch typically deployed? It is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers to connect multiple servers and storage arrays in Fibre Channel SANs. Does the switch support SAN fabric expansion? The high port density of 80 ports allows the HD-5320-0008 to support SAN fabric expansion by adding more devices and connections.

HD-5320-0008 Brocade 5300 80-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch

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