Name: SB3800-08A QLogic 8-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch 20Gbps Throughput
Brand: QLogic
SKU: SB3800-08A
Price: 1282.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The SB3800-08A QLogic switch provides reliable high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for storage networks. It fits in data center environments where consistent, low-latency connections matter most, handling multiple storage devices while maintaining smooth data flow across the SAN.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	SB3800-08A
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	8
Number of Ports	8-Ports
Port Type	SFP
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),SSH,Web GUI,CLI
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The SB3800-08A is a Fibre Channel network switch designed to manage and optimize storage area networks (SANs). It provides multiple high-speed ports that enable efficient data transfer between servers and storage arrays. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch is built for storage administrators and IT professionals who need reliable, low-latency connections for mission-critical applications. It’s commonly used to consolidate storage traffic and improve overall SAN performance. Key Features Offers 8 ports with 8 Gbps Fibre Channel speed each Enables up to 20 Gbps combined throughput Supports industry-standard SAN protocols for compatibility Compact design fits well in standard rack setups Delivers low latency to maintain fast storage access This switch is typically deployed in data centers where storage networks require dependable connectivity and efficient bandwidth management. Its role is to help streamline storage traffic, reduce bottlenecks, and support scalable SAN infrastructures without adding unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
The SB3800-08A QLogic switch is designed for deployment in storage area networks requiring high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Organizations managing virtualized storage clusters and data centers with intensive I/O demands benefit from its compact, rack-mountable design and robust Fibre Channel performance. How It's Used: Integrating with enterprise SANs to connect multiple storage arrays for demanding virtualization workloads. Supporting data center environments that require scalable, high-throughput storage networking for backup and recovery operations. Deploying in cloud service providers’ infrastructure facilitating multi-tenant storage access with minimal latency. Enabling edge computing sites to maintain reliable storage connectivity in space-constrained rack deployments. Facilitating high-performance file or database servers requiring consistent data transfer rates within corporate IT networks. This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing predictable, low-latency connectivity critical for storage traffic management. Its scalability and compact form factor enable seamless integration within evolving storage network topologies, supporting growing enterprise workloads without compromising performance.

SB3800-08A QLogic 8-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Switch 20Gbps Throughput

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases