Brocade 105-000-016 McDATA EMC 32-Port 4GB Fibre LMQ Blade, RoHS

Overview
The Brocade McDATA EMC 32-Port 4GB Fibre LMQ Blade (part number 105-000-016) is a high-density, low-latency storage networking module designed for mission critical data centre environments. Built to meet RoHS compliance, this blade delivers reliable 4GB Fibre Channel connectivity across 32 ports, enabling fast, scalable, and secure data transfer for enterprise SAN deployments.

Key Features

• 32 native 4GB Fibre Channel ports for high throughput
• Low-latency LMQ (Low-Memory Queue) architecture optimizes performance under heavy load
• RoHS compliant design reduces environmental impact
• Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
• Compatible with Brocade and McDATA chassis platforms
• Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 105-000-016
• Port Count: 32 Fibre Channel ports
• Port Speed: 4GB per port (8Gbps signalling rate)
• Form Factor: Blade module for chassis installation
• Power Consumption: Typical 150W, maximum 180W
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Interface: Standard Fibre Channel SFP connectors

Typical Applications

• Enterprise SANs requiring high bandwidth and low latency
• Virtualisation environments with heavy I/O demands
• Data backup and recovery systems that need reliable, fast data movement
• High performance computing clusters with large data sets
• Financial services and transaction processing platforms where data integrity is critical

By integrating the Brocade McDATA EMC 32-Port 4GB Fibre LMQ Blade into your storage infrastructure, you gain a robust, scalable solution that supports growing workloads while maintaining optimal performance and reliability.