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Overview
The Brocade ED-DCX8510-4B is a high-performance networking hardware designed for extensive data center environments, offering advanced capabilities for managing large-scale storage area networks. This device comes in an 8U chassis capable of housing four horizontal switching blades, providing a compact yet powerful solution for data throughput and connectivity.
One of the key features of the ED-DCX8510-4B is its support for up to 256 Fibre Channel ports, allowing for significant expansion and flexibility in network design. This device supports multiple line speeds including 4.25 Gb/s, 8.50 Gb/s, 10.53 Gb/s, and 16 Gb/s, all operating at full duplex to ensure optimal performance and data integrity. The aggregate chassis bandwidth can reach up to 4.1 Tb/s per chassis, combining 192 ports at a 16Gb/s data rate with an additional 1.024 Tb/s ICL bandwidth, making it suitable for the most demanding data environments.
- Bandwidth per slot is rated at 512 Gb/s, ensuring high-speed data transfer across all ports.
- Fabric latency is minimized with locally switched ports at 700 ns, and blade-to-blade latency at 2:1 microseconds, optimizing speed and efficiency in data communication.
- Maximum frame size supported is a 2,112-byte payload, accommodating a wide range of data types and sizes for flexible network operations.
Specs
| Model | Brocade ED-DCX8510-4B |
| Size | 8U enclosure, accommodates four horizontal blades |
| Fibre Channel Ports | Maximum of 256 ports |
| Speeds Supported | 4.25, 8.5, 10.53, and 16 Gb/s, all full duplex |
| Total System Bandwidth | 4.1 Terabits per second for each chassis, combining 192 ports at 16 Gb/s and an additional 1.024 Tb/s for ICL |
| Bandwidth Per Slot | 512 Gigabits per second |
| Latency | Local port switch latency of 700 ns; inter-blade latency up to 2 microseconds |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2,112 bytes payload capacity |
| Component Redundancy | Dual redundant, replaceable power supplies and fans; active/standby control processors; exchangeable port blades and optics |
| Expansion Options | SAN Extension over FCiP, ICL Enhancement Kit, Compliance with FIPS |
| Management Interfaces | Integrated call-home feature, 10/100/1000 Ethernet and serial (RJ-45), USB on control processor module |
| Firmware Management | Seamless download and activation of updates |
| Dimensions (Width) | 43.74 cm |
| Dimensions (Height) | 35.00 cm plus 4.37 cm for exhaust |
| Dimensions (Depth) without door | 61.19 cm |
| Dimensions (Depth) with door | 73.20 cm |
| Frame Buffers | Up to 8192 per 16 or 24 port groups, dynamically allocated |
| Operating Temperature (Min) | 0°C |
| Operating Temperature (Max) | 40°C |
| Supported Media Types | Shortwave Lasers up to 500 meters |
| Weight (Fully Populated) | 68.04 kg |
| Weight (Chassis Only) | 25.76 kg |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 70°C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 20% to 80% RH at 40°C, non-condensing |
| Humidity (Non-operating) | 10% to 93% RH at 70°C, non-condensing |
ED-DCX8510-4B
Original price
$2,993.00
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Original price
$4,008.00
Original price
$2,993.00
$2,993.00
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$4,008.00
Current price
$2,993.00
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Product Description
The ED-DCX8510-4B Brocade features an 8U chassis accommodating four horizontal switching blades and supports up to 256 Fibre Channel ports, offering a range of line speeds from 4.25 Gb/s to 16 Gb/s, full duplex, to accommodate evolving network demands. It boasts an impressive aggregate chassis bandwidth of 4.1 Tb/s, with 512 Gb/s bandwidth per slot, and maintains fibre latency as low as 700 ns for locally switched ports, ensuring efficient data transfer across the network. Designed for high availability, it includes 2N redundancy with hot swappable power supplies, cooling fans, control processors, port blades, and optics, alongside non-disruptive firmware upgrades, making it a reliable solution for critical network infrastructure.Key Feature for the ED-DCX8510-4B
- What is the maximum number of Fibre Channel ports supported by the chassis?
- How does the 8U chassis accommodate switching blades?
- What are the performance capabilities of the ports in terms of line speed?
- Can you detail the aggregate chassis bandwidth?
- What is the bandwidth available per slot?
- What are the latency figures for locally switched ports and blade-to-blade communication?
- What is the maximum frame size supported?
- Discuss the hot swappable components of the system.
- What optional features are available for this networking hardware?
- How is management access provided for the system?
Up to 256 ports.
The 8U chassis supports four horizontal switching blades.
Ports support 4.25 Gb/s, 8.50 Gb/s, 10.53 Gb/s, and 16Gb/s line speeds, all full duplex.
The aggregate chassis bandwidth is 4.1 Tb/s per chassis, including 192 ports x 16Gb/s data rate + 1.024 Tb/s ICL bandwidth.
Each slot has a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s.
Locally switched ports have a latency of 700 ns, while blade-to-blade latency is 2:1 microseconds.
The maximum frame size is a 2,112-byte payload.
Components include 2N redundancy, power supplies, cooling fans, control processors, port blades, and optics, all hot swappable.
Optional features include FCiP for SAN Extension, ICL Kit, and FIPS Compliance Kit.
Management access is through Connectrix Manager Converged Network Edition, 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) per control processor, a serial port (RJ-45), and one USB per control processor module.
Product Review
The Brocade ED-DCX8510-4B offers a high-density design with an 8U chassis supporting up to 256 Fibre Channel ports, providing ample connectivity options for large-scale network environments. Its performance capabilities, ranging from 4.25 Gb/s to 16 Gb/s line speed, alongside an aggregate chassis bandwidth of 4.1 Tb/s, cater to demanding data throughput requirements. However, its considerable size and weight, coupled with the necessity for a controlled operating environment (0°C to 40°C and 20% to 80% RH non-condensing), may limit deployment flexibility in space-constrained or varied temperature settings.
Overview
The Brocade ED-DCX8510-4B is a high-performance networking hardware designed for extensive data center environments, offering advanced capabilities for managing large-scale storage area networks. This device comes in an 8U chassis capable of housing four horizontal switching blades, providing a compact yet powerful solution for data throughput and connectivity.
One of the key features of the ED-DCX8510-4B is its support for up to 256 Fibre Channel ports, allowing for significant expansion and flexibility in network design. This device supports multiple line speeds including 4.25 Gb/s, 8.50 Gb/s, 10.53 Gb/s, and 16 Gb/s, all operating at full duplex to ensure optimal performance and data integrity. The aggregate chassis bandwidth can reach up to 4.1 Tb/s per chassis, combining 192 ports at a 16Gb/s data rate with an additional 1.024 Tb/s ICL bandwidth, making it suitable for the most demanding data environments.
- Bandwidth per slot is rated at 512 Gb/s, ensuring high-speed data transfer across all ports.
- Fabric latency is minimized with locally switched ports at 700 ns, and blade-to-blade latency at 2:1 microseconds, optimizing speed and efficiency in data communication.
- Maximum frame size supported is a 2,112-byte payload, accommodating a wide range of data types and sizes for flexible network operations.
Specifications
| Model | Brocade ED-DCX8510-4B |
| Size | 8U enclosure, accommodates four horizontal blades |
| Fibre Channel Ports | Maximum of 256 ports |
| Speeds Supported | 4.25, 8.5, 10.53, and 16 Gb/s, all full duplex |
| Total System Bandwidth | 4.1 Terabits per second for each chassis, combining 192 ports at 16 Gb/s and an additional 1.024 Tb/s for ICL |
| Bandwidth Per Slot | 512 Gigabits per second |
| Latency | Local port switch latency of 700 ns; inter-blade latency up to 2 microseconds |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2,112 bytes payload capacity |
| Component Redundancy | Dual redundant, replaceable power supplies and fans; active/standby control processors; exchangeable port blades and optics |
| Expansion Options | SAN Extension over FCiP, ICL Enhancement Kit, Compliance with FIPS |
| Management Interfaces | Integrated call-home feature, 10/100/1000 Ethernet and serial (RJ-45), USB on control processor module |
| Firmware Management | Seamless download and activation of updates |
| Dimensions (Width) | 43.74 cm |
| Dimensions (Height) | 35.00 cm plus 4.37 cm for exhaust |
| Dimensions (Depth) without door | 61.19 cm |
| Dimensions (Depth) with door | 73.20 cm |
| Frame Buffers | Up to 8192 per 16 or 24 port groups, dynamically allocated |
| Operating Temperature (Min) | 0°C |
| Operating Temperature (Max) | 40°C |
| Supported Media Types | Shortwave Lasers up to 500 meters |
| Weight (Fully Populated) | 68.04 kg |
| Weight (Chassis Only) | 25.76 kg |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to 70°C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 20% to 80% RH at 40°C, non-condensing |
| Humidity (Non-operating) | 10% to 93% RH at 70°C, non-condensing |