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Overview
Specs
Part Number and Manufacturer | BROCADE BR-6505-12-16G |
Type | 12-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 8 Gbps Speed |
Airflow Direction | Back-to-Front |
Network Expansion | Supports up to 239 switches with full-fabric architecture |
Speed per Channel | 2.125, 4.25, 8.5 Gbps line speed, with duplex capability |
ISL Trunking | Maximum of 16 Gbps ports, with total capacity up to 128 Gbps |
Total System Bandwidth | 384 Gbps with full duplex operation |
Fabric Latency | Maximum 700 nanoseconds |
Frame Size | Maximum 2112 bytes payload capacity |
Frame Management | 8192 frames dynamically managed |
Connector Type | SFP+ with LC interface, hot-pluggable |
Supported Media Speeds | 6 Gbps for SWL, LWL, ELWL |
Additional Ports | USB for maintenance, RJ-45 Ethernet for management over Fibre Channel |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 437.64 mm x 43.18 mm x 443.23 mm |
Operational Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Operational Humidity | 10% to 85%, non-condensing |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
Altitude for Operation | Maximum of 3000 meters (9843 feet) |
BR-6505-12-16G
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Product Description
The BR-6505-12-16G BROCADE is a 12-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch designed for high-speed data transfer with an aggregate bandwidth of 384 Gbps end-to-end full duplex, supporting line speeds of 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps full duplex. It offers scalability up to 239 switches with the capability to form ISL trunks up to 128 Gbps using eight 16 Gbps ports, ensuring efficient network expansion. The switch features back-to-front airflow, a maximum fabric latency of 700ns, and dynamic allocation of 8192 frame buffers, accommodating high-density server environments with optimal performance.FAQs for the BR-6505-12-16G
- What are the supported line speeds for the 12-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The switch supports 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps line speeds, full duplex. - Can the Fibre Channel SAN Switch be integrated into larger network configurations?
Yes, it features a full-fabric architecture allowing integration of up to 239 switches. - What is the maximum aggregate bandwidth of the 12-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The switch offers an aggregate bandwidth of 384 Gbps end-to-end full duplex. - How does the switch manage frame buffers?
It utilizes 8192 dynamically allocated frame buffers. - What types of media connections does the SAN Switch support?
The switch supports hot-pluggable SFP+ with LC connectors for 6 Gbps SWL, LWL, ELWL media types. - What are the physical dimensions of the 12-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
It measures 437.64 mm in width, 43.18 mm in height, and 443.23 mm in depth. - What environmental conditions is the Fibre Channel SAN Switch designed to operate within?
It operates within temperatures of 0°C to 40°C and humidity ranges from 10% to 85% (non-condensing). - What is the maximum frame size that can be handled by the SAN Switch?
The maximum frame size is 2112 byte payload. - Does the switch include any ports for system management or connectivity?
Yes, it includes one USB port and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) port for system management and connectivity. - What is the operating altitude limit of the 12-Port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The switch can operate at altitudes up to 3000 meters (9843 feet).
Product Review
The BROCADE BR-6505-12-16G offers commendable scalability with support for up to 239 switches in a full-fabric architecture, coupled with an aggregate bandwidth of 384 Gbps, ensuring efficient handling of high-volume workloads. Its capability to upgrade to eight 16 Gbps ports per ISL trunk, with up to 128 Gbps per ISL trunk, allows for significant throughput enhancements, advantageous for environments demanding high-speed data transfer. However, the switch's maximum fabric latency of 700ns might pose limitations in ultra-low latency applications, which could be a consideration for deployments where every nanosecond counts.
Overview
Specifications
Part Number and Manufacturer | BROCADE BR-6505-12-16G |
Type | 12-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch with 8 Gbps Speed |
Airflow Direction | Back-to-Front |
Network Expansion | Supports up to 239 switches with full-fabric architecture |
Speed per Channel | 2.125, 4.25, 8.5 Gbps line speed, with duplex capability |
ISL Trunking | Maximum of 16 Gbps ports, with total capacity up to 128 Gbps |
Total System Bandwidth | 384 Gbps with full duplex operation |
Fabric Latency | Maximum 700 nanoseconds |
Frame Size | Maximum 2112 bytes payload capacity |
Frame Management | 8192 frames dynamically managed |
Connector Type | SFP+ with LC interface, hot-pluggable |
Supported Media Speeds | 6 Gbps for SWL, LWL, ELWL |
Additional Ports | USB for maintenance, RJ-45 Ethernet for management over Fibre Channel |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 437.64 mm x 43.18 mm x 443.23 mm |
Operational Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Operational Humidity | 10% to 85%, non-condensing |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
Altitude for Operation | Maximum of 3000 meters (9843 feet) |