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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: XBR-SMEDPOD8-01
- Condition: New
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Overview
The Brocade XBR-SMEDPOD8-01 is a Port-On-Demand license that activates eight additional 16G ports on compatible Brocade switches. Designed for data center and enterprise environments, this license provides a cost-effective way to expand bandwidth without the need for hardware upgrades. The license is software based, so it can be applied quickly through the Brocade management interface, giving you instant access to high-speed connectivity for future growth.
Key Features
- Enables eight 16G ports on supported Brocade platforms
- Software based activation - no physical modules required
- Seamless integration with existing Brocade management tools
- Scalable solution that supports incremental capacity expansion
- Compatible with a wide range of SFP transceivers (SFPs not included)
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: XBR-SMEDPOD8-01
- License Type: Port-On-Demand, 8 ports
- Port Speed: 16G per port
- Supported Interfaces: SFP (transceiver not supplied)
- Activation Method: Software license key entered via CLI or GUI
- Applicable Brocade Switch Families: All models that support Port-On-Demand licensing
Applications
- Data center spine and leaf architectures requiring additional high-speed uplinks
- Enterprise campus networks expanding bandwidth for storage area networks
- Cloud service providers scaling out virtualized workloads
- High performance computing clusters needing low latency interconnects
- Any environment where incremental port expansion is preferred over full hardware replacement
By adding the XBR-SMEDPOD8-01 license, organizations can quickly respond to increasing traffic demands, improve network resilience, and protect their investment in existing Brocade infrastructure.