Name: P716G Brocade 300 8Gb/s 24-Port FC SAN Switch 8 Active Ports
Brand: Brocade
SKU: P716G
Price: 791.21 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The P716G - Brocade 300 8Gb/s 24-Ports (8-Active Ports) FC San Switch manages Fibre Channel storage traffic with eight active high-speed ports in a 24-port chassis. It fits within SAN environments needing focused, efficient connectivity and supports stable data transfer across storage networks without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Standalone
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24-Ports (8 Active)
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s
UpLink Ports	8-Ports
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH/Telnet), Web GUI, SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	Fibre Channel Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH
Management Type	Managed
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The P716G - Brocade 300 8Gb/s 24-Ports (8-Active Ports) FC San Switch is engineered to facilitate efficient storage networking by delivering high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments that require dependable and scalable storage fabric solutions. This switch is built for IT professionals and network administrators who manage storage infrastructures needing solid performance and consistent uptime. Key Features Eight active ports delivering up to 8Gb/s each for fast data throughput Robust Fibre Channel protocol support ensuring compatibility with SAN devices Efficient port utilization maximizing network capacity Low latency switching designed to maintain performance under load Compact footprint aiding in space-constrained rack installations This switch serves a key role in connecting storage devices within a fabric, ensuring data flows smoothly between servers and storage arrays. Its reliable operation and performance allow organizations to maintain steady access to critical storage resources. The design emphasizes straightforward integration with existing infrastructures, making it a practical choice for storage network expansion or refresh.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed in medium-sized data centers or enterprise storage networks where high-performance storage connectivity is critical. It benefits environments that operate storage clusters and require reliable fibre channel switching without full port activation across all 24 ports. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers in enterprise SANs Supporting virtualized storage environments with reliable high-speed links Enhancing storage fabric performance within mid-tier data centers Facilitating storage network segmentation using selective active ports Providing backbone connectivity in clustered storage deployments This product supports streamlined operational efficiency in storage networks by balancing port availability and speed. It scales storage fabric capabilities for organizations needing consistent and manageable fibre channel performance.