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Overview
The Brocade HD-320-0008 is a 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch designed to meet the demands of high-performance networking environments. This switch includes 16 active ports with 16 x 8GB SW SFP, providing a high-density solution for data centers and storage networks. The hardware supports full fabric architecture, allowing a maximum of 239 switches to be interconnected.
This product is compatible with a single Brocade FOS fabric, supporting up to 56 domains and 19 hops, and a single Brocade M-Enterprise OS (M-EOS) fabric, with support for 31 domains and 3 hops, ensuring flexibility and scalability in network design. The switch offers multiple line speeds, including 1.063 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps, all operating in full duplex to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
For enhanced performance, the switch allows up to eight 8 Gbps ports per ISL trunk with an optional license, supporting up to 64 Gbps per ISL trunk. The total data rate capacity of the switch is 192 Gbps, calculated as 24 ports x 8 Gbps. It features a maximum fabric latency of 700 ns under no contention, ensuring swift data transfer and reduced bottlenecks in high-demand scenarios.
The maximum frame size supported by the Brocade HD-320-0008 is a 2112-byte payload, with 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers, and up to 484 maximum per port, optimizing the handling of data packets for efficient network communication. The switch supports various media types through hot-pluggable SFP+ with LC connectors, including 8 Gbps SWL, LWL, and ELWL, providing flexibility in network design and connectivity.
1 USB port for local storage and firmware updates.
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) for in-band management over Fibre Channel.
Hot-pluggable SFP+ ports, facilitating easy upgrades and maintenance.
The physical dimensions of the Brocade HD-320-0008 include a width of 42.88 cm (16.88 in), a height of 4.29 cm (1.69 in), and a depth of 30.66 cm (12.07 in), making it suitable for standard rack mounting in data centers. The system weight is 4.2 kg (9.30 lb), excluding SFP/SFP+ media, indicating a lightweight design that contributes to easier installation and handling.
In summary, the Brocade HD-320-0008 offers a high-performance, scalable solution for Fibre Channel SAN environments. With its advanced features, including multiple line speeds, high port density, and low latency, this switch is designed to support the demands of modern data centers, enhancing network reliability, and efficiency.
Specs
| Part Number | Brocade HD-320-0008 |
| Manufacturer | Brocade |
| Total Ports | 24, 8Gb Fibre Channel for SAN |
| Active Ports | 16 |
| Active SFP Ports | 16 x 8GB SW SFP |
| Architecture | Supports up to 239 switches in full fabric mode |
| Brocade FOS Fabric Limit | 56 domains, 19 hops maximum |
| Brocade M-EOS Fabric Limit | 31 domains, 3 hops maximum |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 1 | 1.063 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 2 | 2.125 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 3 | 4.25 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 4 | 8.5 Gbps |
| ISL Trunking Ports | Up to 8 ports at 8 Gbps with license |
| ISL Trunking Bandwidth | Max 64 Gbps (8 ports at 8 Gbps) |
| Switch Bandwidth | 192 Gbps (24 ports at 8 Gbps) |
| Fabric Latency | Max 700 ns, no contention |
| Frame Size | 2112-byte payload capacity |
| Dynamic Frame Buffers | 700, allocated as needed |
| Max Frame Buffers per Port | 484 |
| Supported Media Types | Hot-pluggable SFP+, LC connector; 8 Gbps SWL, LWL, ELWL |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Ethernet Port | 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45), Fibre Channel over Ethernet |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 42.88 cm x 4.29 cm x 30.66 cm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg, excluding SFP/SFP+ modules |
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Product Description
The HD-320-0008 Brocade Fibre Channel SAN Switch features 24 ports with 16 active ports and supports 8Gb speeds, utilizing 16 x 8GB SW SFP for connectivity. It offers a full fabric architecture supporting up to 239 switches, with a maximum of 56 domains and 19 hops in a single Brocade FOS fabric, and 31 domains and 3 hops in a single Brocade M-EOS fabric. The switch provides line speeds of 1.063 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps (full duplex), with a maximum fabric latency of 700 ns and supports frame sizes up to 2112-byte payload.Key Feature for the HD-320-0008
- What is the maximum number of switches supported in a full fabric architecture for the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The full fabric architecture supports up to 239 switches. - How many active ports does the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch have?
It has 16 active ports. - What are the supported line speeds for the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
Supported line speeds include 1.063 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps, all full duplex. - What is the maximum ISL trunk data rate for this switch?
With an optional license, the switch supports up to 64 Gbps per ISL trunk (8 ports × 8 Gbps). - What is the maximum fabric latency of the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
Maximum fabric latency is 700 ns with no contention. - How many frame buffers are dynamically allocated in the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The switch dynamically allocates 700 frame buffers. - What types of media are supported by the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
It supports hot-pluggable SFP+, LC connector; 8 Gbps SWL, LWL, ELWL media types. - What are the physical dimensions of the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch?
The dimensions are 42.88 cm in width, 4.29 cm in height, and 30.66 cm in depth. - Can the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch operate in both Single Brocade FOS and M-EOS fabrics?
Yes, it operates in both Single Brocade FOS fabric and M-EOS fabric, supporting 56 domains, 19 hops, and 31 domains, 3 hops respectively. - What is the system weight of the 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch without SFP/SFP+ media?
The system weight is 4.2 kg (9.30 lb) without SFP/SFP+ media.
Product Review
The Brocade HD-320-0008 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch offers a solid foundation for storage area networks, supporting up to 16 active ports with options for various line speeds ranging from 1.063 Gbps to 8.5 Gbps, ensuring compatibility with a range of network demands. However, its maximum fabric latency of 700 ns could be a limitation in high-performance environments requiring lower latency. Additionally, the switch's capability to support a dense fabric of up to 239 switches and advanced features such as ISL trunking (with an optional license) for higher data throughput makes it flexible for expanding network infrastructures, though the requirement for additional licenses for full functionality may increase overall costs.
Overview
The Brocade HD-320-0008 is a 24-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch designed to meet the demands of high-performance networking environments. This switch includes 16 active ports with 16 x 8GB SW SFP, providing a high-density solution for data centers and storage networks. The hardware supports full fabric architecture, allowing a maximum of 239 switches to be interconnected.
This product is compatible with a single Brocade FOS fabric, supporting up to 56 domains and 19 hops, and a single Brocade M-Enterprise OS (M-EOS) fabric, with support for 31 domains and 3 hops, ensuring flexibility and scalability in network design. The switch offers multiple line speeds, including 1.063 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, and 8.5 Gbps, all operating in full duplex to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
For enhanced performance, the switch allows up to eight 8 Gbps ports per ISL trunk with an optional license, supporting up to 64 Gbps per ISL trunk. The total data rate capacity of the switch is 192 Gbps, calculated as 24 ports x 8 Gbps. It features a maximum fabric latency of 700 ns under no contention, ensuring swift data transfer and reduced bottlenecks in high-demand scenarios.
The maximum frame size supported by the Brocade HD-320-0008 is a 2112-byte payload, with 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers, and up to 484 maximum per port, optimizing the handling of data packets for efficient network communication. The switch supports various media types through hot-pluggable SFP+ with LC connectors, including 8 Gbps SWL, LWL, and ELWL, providing flexibility in network design and connectivity.
1 USB port for local storage and firmware updates.
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) for in-band management over Fibre Channel.
Hot-pluggable SFP+ ports, facilitating easy upgrades and maintenance.
The physical dimensions of the Brocade HD-320-0008 include a width of 42.88 cm (16.88 in), a height of 4.29 cm (1.69 in), and a depth of 30.66 cm (12.07 in), making it suitable for standard rack mounting in data centers. The system weight is 4.2 kg (9.30 lb), excluding SFP/SFP+ media, indicating a lightweight design that contributes to easier installation and handling.
In summary, the Brocade HD-320-0008 offers a high-performance, scalable solution for Fibre Channel SAN environments. With its advanced features, including multiple line speeds, high port density, and low latency, this switch is designed to support the demands of modern data centers, enhancing network reliability, and efficiency.
Specifications
| Part Number | Brocade HD-320-0008 |
| Manufacturer | Brocade |
| Total Ports | 24, 8Gb Fibre Channel for SAN |
| Active Ports | 16 |
| Active SFP Ports | 16 x 8GB SW SFP |
| Architecture | Supports up to 239 switches in full fabric mode |
| Brocade FOS Fabric Limit | 56 domains, 19 hops maximum |
| Brocade M-EOS Fabric Limit | 31 domains, 3 hops maximum |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 1 | 1.063 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 2 | 2.125 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 3 | 4.25 Gbps |
| Speed (Full Duplex) 4 | 8.5 Gbps |
| ISL Trunking Ports | Up to 8 ports at 8 Gbps with license |
| ISL Trunking Bandwidth | Max 64 Gbps (8 ports at 8 Gbps) |
| Switch Bandwidth | 192 Gbps (24 ports at 8 Gbps) |
| Fabric Latency | Max 700 ns, no contention |
| Frame Size | 2112-byte payload capacity |
| Dynamic Frame Buffers | 700, allocated as needed |
| Max Frame Buffers per Port | 484 |
| Supported Media Types | Hot-pluggable SFP+, LC connector; 8 Gbps SWL, LWL, ELWL |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Ethernet Port | 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45), Fibre Channel over Ethernet |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 42.88 cm x 4.29 cm x 30.66 cm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg, excluding SFP/SFP+ modules |