SB5602-20A

The QLogic SANbox 5600 (SB5602-20A) is a high-performance, stackable Fibre Channel switch designed for scalable storage networks. It comes with 16 activated 4Gbps SFP Fibre Channel ports, with expansion capabilities up to 20 ports via licensing, making it ideal for growing environments. The switch also features 4 x 10Gbps XPAK stacking ports that enable seamless stacking of up to six units, supporting advanced topologies such as cascade, mesh, and multistage configurations.

With a switching capacity of 238 Gbps and non-blocking architecture, the SANbox 5600 ensures efficient data handling across all ports. Ultra-low latency under 0.4 microseconds and embedded memory buffers per port provide smooth, high-speed communication. This model also includes intelligent port auto-configuration, robust security with zoning and ACLs, and versatile management through web interface, CLI, SNMP, and in-band management.

Key Features

• 16 x 4Gbps Fibre Channel ports (expandable to 20)

• 4 x 10Gbps XPAK stacking ports for high-speed switch interconnect

• Auto-configuring universal ports supporting F_Port, E_Port, G_Port, and more

• Stack up to 6 switches using 10Gbps links

• Switching capacity of 238 Gbps with non-blocking architecture

• Less than 0.4 microseconds latency for fast data delivery

• Web-based, CLI, and SNMP management with enterprise integration

• Strong security features including hardware zoning and RADIUS support

This switch is built for demanding SAN environments, delivering performance, scalability, and manageability for modern enterprise storage infrastructures.