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FC8-48

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Overview

The Brocade FC8-48 is a Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). This product review will focus on the hardware specifications of the Brocade FC8-48. The switch has 48 ports of 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, providing high-speed connectivity for storage devices and servers. It also supports backward compatibility with 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel devices, allowing for easy integration with existing SAN infrastructures. The FC8-48 is designed for high reliability and availability, with redundant and hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and modules. It also supports various advanced features, including Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual Fabric, and Dynamic Path Selection, among others, which enable optimized performance, resource allocation, and management. The switch has a non-blocking architecture, providing full crossbar switching and wire-speed performance for all ports. It also supports Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) routing protocol, which enables efficient and scalable network routing. Moreover, the FC8-48 is designed for easy management and monitoring, with a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), command-line interface (CLI), and support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Brocade Fabric Vision technology. Fabric Vision technology enables network visibility and diagnostic capabilities, including monitoring of network performance, health, and security. The FC8-48 is also designed for energy efficiency, featuring low power consumption and support for Brocade Adaptive Power Management technology, which automatically adjusts the power usage based on the actual traffic and load. In summary, the Brocade FC8-48 is a high-performance and reliable Fibre Channel switch that offers excellent hardware specifications such as 48 ports of 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, backward compatibility, redundant and hot-swappable components, advanced features, non-blocking architecture, easy management and monitoring, and energy efficiency. These specifications make it an ideal choice for high-performance and scalable storage area networks.

FC8-48

by Brocade
Product Line: Brocade FC8-48 Fibre Channel Switch
Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
$0.00 - $187.00
$187.00
$0.00 - $187.00
$187.00
Title: Used

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Product Description

The Brocade FC8-48 Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance, scalable, and flexible storage networking solution designed for modern data centers. It is equipped with advanced features such as Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology, hot-swappable and redundant components, and built-in analytics capabilities. With 48 ports, this switch offers high-density connectivity for mission-critical applications that demand low latency and high throughput. It also supports Fabric Vision technology, which provides real-time monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure maximum uptime and performance of the storage network.

Key Feature for the FC8-48 

1. 48 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of delivering up to 32 Gbps of throughput.
2. Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology for low latency and increased performance.
3. Hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and optics for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades.
4. Built-in analytics and monitoring tools for proactively identifying and resolving issues.
5. Fabric Vision technology for real-time network monitoring and diagnostic capabilities.
6. Supports high availability configurations, including Fabric-based encryption and multi-switch fabrics.

Product Review

The Brocade FC8-48 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for use in large-scale storage area network (SAN) deployments. It features 48 ports that support 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity and provides up to 384 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth. The switch includes advanced features such as virtual fabrics, Quality of Service (QoS), and advanced security capabilities to ensure reliable and secure operation. It also supports hot-swappable components, including power supplies, fan modules, and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers, for easy maintenance and serviceability. With its robust design and advanced functionality, the Brocade FC8-48 is an excellent choice for organizations looking to build high-performance and scalable SAN infrastructures.

Overview

The Brocade FC8-48 is a Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). This product review will focus on the hardware specifications of the Brocade FC8-48. The switch has 48 ports of 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, providing high-speed connectivity for storage devices and servers. It also supports backward compatibility with 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel devices, allowing for easy integration with existing SAN infrastructures. The FC8-48 is designed for high reliability and availability, with redundant and hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and modules. It also supports various advanced features, including Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual Fabric, and Dynamic Path Selection, among others, which enable optimized performance, resource allocation, and management. The switch has a non-blocking architecture, providing full crossbar switching and wire-speed performance for all ports. It also supports Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) routing protocol, which enables efficient and scalable network routing. Moreover, the FC8-48 is designed for easy management and monitoring, with a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), command-line interface (CLI), and support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Brocade Fabric Vision technology. Fabric Vision technology enables network visibility and diagnostic capabilities, including monitoring of network performance, health, and security. The FC8-48 is also designed for energy efficiency, featuring low power consumption and support for Brocade Adaptive Power Management technology, which automatically adjusts the power usage based on the actual traffic and load. In summary, the Brocade FC8-48 is a high-performance and reliable Fibre Channel switch that offers excellent hardware specifications such as 48 ports of 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, backward compatibility, redundant and hot-swappable components, advanced features, non-blocking architecture, easy management and monitoring, and energy efficiency. These specifications make it an ideal choice for high-performance and scalable storage area networks.

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