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- In Stock: 10
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: 2109-3432
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade 48000 32-Port 4Gb Fibre Channel Director Blade (part number 2109-3432) is a high-density, high-performance I/O module designed for enterprise data centre fabrics. It delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical storage networks, supporting up to 32 simultaneous 4Gb Fibre Channel links in a single blade slot. This director blade integrates seamlessly into Brocade 48000 chassis, providing scalable bandwidth and simplified management for virtualised and traditional workloads.
Key Features
- 32 independent 4Gb Fibre Channel ports per blade
- Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance
- Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity
- Built-in traffic shaping and QoS for predictable performance
- Support for zoning, LUN masking and fabric services through Brocade SAN Director OS
- Low power consumption and compact form factor for dense deployments
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 2109-3432
- Port type: 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC-AL)
- Number of ports: 32
- Connector type: LC duplex
- Blade dimensions: 1U height, fits standard 48000 chassis
- Power: 120V AC, 1.5A maximum per blade
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Management interface: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3
Typical Applications
- Enterprise storage area networks requiring high throughput and low latency
- Virtualised server environments where multiple VMs share storage resources
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable, high-speed data transfer
- High-performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
- Converged infrastructure deployments that combine compute, networking and storage
By integrating the Brocade 48000 32-Port 4Gb Fibre Channel Director Blade, organisations can achieve a robust, scalable SAN fabric that supports growth, simplifies operations, and protects critical data assets.