Name: SB5800V-20A8-3 QLogic 20-Port 8Gb/s SFP+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 10Gb/s Stacking
Brand: QLogic
SKU: SB5800V-20A8-3
Price: 1883.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The QLogic SANbox 5800 combines multiple 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports with 10Gb/s stacking links to support scalable and dependable storage networks. It fits well in environments where SAN administrators need consistent performance and flexible expansion options without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	QLogic
Part Number	SB5800V-20A8-3
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	20
Number of Ports	20-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	8Gb/s,10Gb/s
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Web GUI,CLI,SNMP
Security Features	SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	Out-of-band,In-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The QLogic SANbox 5800 is a Fibre Channel switch built for storage area networks demanding robust and high-performance connectivity. It is often found in enterprise data centers where efficient and reliable storage traffic handling is critical. IT professionals managing complex SANs benefit from its combination of port density and stacking capabilities. Key Features Supports twenty 8Gb/s SFP+ Fibre Channel ports for broad device connectivity Includes four 10Gb/s stacking ports to simplify network expansion and manage growth Delivers low latency and high throughput tailored for storage applications Offers flexible deployment options suitable for mid-sized to large SANs Built to integrate smoothly with existing QLogic SAN environments This switch is commonly deployed in storage-intensive settings like virtualized data centers and cloud infrastructures. Its role is to connect servers and storage arrays efficiently while maintaining high availability and performance.

Use Cases
The QLogic SB5800V-20A8-3 SAN switch is engineered for enterprise data centers and storage environments that demand high-performance and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity. It is particularly suited for IT teams managing SAN fabrics where reliability and efficient inter-switch communication are critical to support virtualization and large-scale storage applications. How It's Used: Deploying in multi-rack data centers to interconnect storage arrays and servers with low latency and high throughput. Supporting virtualization platforms requiring consistent storage access across clustered hosts. Enabling scalable SAN expansion through 10Gb/s stacking links in growing enterprise storage networks. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery systems that rely on robust Fibre Channel fabrics. Facilitating high-bandwidth edge computing deployments where compact and reliable SAN switches are essential. By providing stable 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity combined with high-speed stacking ports, the switch helps maintain operational efficiency and flexibility. Its design accommodates scaling storage infrastructures while preserving performance integrity in demanding SAN environments.

SB5800V-20A8-3 QLogic 20-Port 8Gb/s SFP+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 10Gb/s Stacking

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases