Name: XHD-7500-0000 Brocade Silkworm 7500 16-port Fibre Channel 4Gbps Network Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: XHD-7500-0000
Price: 1733.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade Silkworm 7500 16-port Fibre Channel switch provides fast 4 Gbps connectivity for storage networks, fitting well in data centers focused on reliable and efficient SAN performance. It acts as a backbone for connecting servers and storage arrays, helping organizations maintain smooth data flow across their storage infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	XHD-7500-0000
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	16
Number of Ports	16-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	4 Gbps (4G Fibre Channel), supports 1/2/4 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps (non-blocking aggregate for 16 x 4 Gbps ports)
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

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

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant, hot-swappable fans
Power	Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies (100-240V)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (4GFC), FC-AL, FC-FS

Product Description
The Brocade Silkworm 7500 is a Fibre Channel network switch primarily designed to support storage area networks (SANs) with high throughput and low latency. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage environments, it ensures reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices. Built for IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure, this switch helps maintain data integrity and speeds up data sharing across connected devices. It's commonly used in setups that require robust, scalable, and high-speed storage networking. Key Features Offers 16 ports delivering consistent 4 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds Provides reliable SAN connectivity for data-intensive applications Supports zoning and advanced fabric management features Compatible with a broad range of Brocade SAN hardware Designed for easy integration and scalable SAN growth This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where storage performance and uptime are critical. It plays a key role in supporting backup, archiving, and high-speed data transfer tasks, making it a vital part of reliable storage networking setups.

Use Cases
The Brocade Silkworm 7500 16-port Fibre Channel switch is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale SAN environments where high-speed, low-latency storage connectivity is critical. IT professionals managing storage clusters or virtualization environments benefit from its robust design and compatibility with Brocade SAN infrastructure. How It's Used: Connecting servers to centralized storage arrays in data center SANs for efficient data throughput. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated high-speed storage paths for virtual machines. Integrating storage clusters in enterprise IT environments to enhance data availability and redundancy. Enabling rack deployments that require consolidated, high-performance Fibre Channel switching for storage traffic. Facilitating SAN extension in distributed environments where reliable 4 Gbps connectivity is essential. This switch supports operational efficiency by ensuring consistent, scalable storage network performance in complex IT infrastructures. Its deployment helps maintain high data transfer rates and reduces bottlenecks in mission-critical storage workflows.