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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: 2040
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 13.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade Silk WORM 8-Port SAN Switch (model 2040) delivers reliable, write-once-read-many (WORM) storage networking for mission critical environments. Designed for small to medium data centers, this compact switch provides high performance Fibre Channel connectivity while ensuring data immutability for compliance and archival purposes. Its intuitive management interface and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for organizations that need secure, scalable storage networking without the complexity of larger chassis systems.
Key Features
- Eight dedicated Fibre Channel ports with WORM support for immutable data storage
- Native Brocade Fabric OS integration for simplified configuration and monitoring
- High throughput up to 8 Gbps per port for fast data transfers
- Redundant power supply options for increased availability
- Compact 1U rack-mountable design to save space in crowded data halls
- Advanced security features including port authentication and access control lists
- Low power consumption and quiet operation for cost-effective deployment
Technical Specifications
- Model number: 2040
- Port count: 8 Fibre Channel ports
- Supported data rates: 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps
- Connector type: LC duplex
- Management interfaces: CLI, web based GUI and SNMP
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
- Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non condensing
- Power input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 1.75 in (height) x 17.5 in (width) x 10.5 in (depth)
- Weight: approx 6 lbs
Applications
- Regulatory compliance storage for finance, healthcare and government data
- Long term archival of critical business records and scientific data sets
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions requiring immutable copies
- Small to medium enterprise SAN deployments that need reliable, high speed connectivity
- Virtualized environments where data integrity and fast access are paramount