Name: SILKWORM3800 Brocade Silkworm 3800 Series 16 x Ports RJ-45 Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: SILKWORM3800
Price: 635.36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Silkworm 3800 Brocade Fibre Channel switch provides essential SAN connectivity with 16 RJ-45 ports, fitting into storage networks that require stable and moderately high-speed data transfer. It sits well in environments focused on consistent performance without excessive complexity, acting as a dependable link in the storage area network.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	SILKWORM3800
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	10/100Base-T, SFP, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	RJ-45

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI (WebTools),SNMP,Telnet,SSH,Serial Console (RJ-45),10/100Base-T
Security Features	Zoning,SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	CLI,Web-based,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Product Description
The Brocade Silkworm 3800 Series is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to facilitate reliable and efficient storage networking. It is often found in enterprise data centers where managing and optimizing large volumes of storage traffic is critical. Built for IT professionals and storage administrators, this switch supports seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructure, making it easier to scale and maintain storage networks. Key Features Offers 16 RJ-45 Fibre Channel ports to connect various storage devices Delivers data transfer speeds up to 2 Gbps for quick access Includes robust fabric services to ensure network reliability Designed with a compact footprint for space-constrained racks Compatible with multiple SAN management tools for easier administration Typically deployed in mid-sized data centers or SAN environments, the Silkworm 3800 helps maintain consistent performance while handling storage traffic. Its steady operation plays a key role in ensuring data availability and smooth backups.

Use Cases
The Brocade Silkworm 3800 Series switch is typically deployed in mid-sized data centers and enterprise storage networks requiring reliable Fibre Channel SAN connectivity. Its architecture supports IT teams managing moderate-scale virtualization environments and storage clusters where consistent throughput and low latency are critical. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays in enterprise IT facilities to maintain stable data flows for transactional databases. Supporting virtualization platforms in midsize data centers by providing dedicated SAN connectivity for VM storage traffic. Integrating backup and archival systems in remote office data closets requiring compact and manageable switch deployments. Facilitating storage cluster interconnects in environments where predictable 2 Gbps Fibre Channel performance is essential. Deploying in edge computing nodes to enable local storage access with minimal network complexity. This switch enhances operational stability by delivering consistent SAN performance in environments where scalability is moderate but reliability cannot be compromised. It offers a practical balance for organizations optimizing storage networking without the need for high-density port counts or ultra-high speeds.

SILKWORM3800 Brocade Silkworm 3800 Series 16 x Ports RJ-45 Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases