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- In Stock: 16
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: 40-0300166-08
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade 48000 48-Port 4GB Director Blade (part number 40-0300166-08) is a high-performance fabric module designed for enterprise data centers that demand reliable, low-latency connectivity across a large number of servers and storage devices. Integrated into the Brocade 48000 Director chassis, this blade delivers 48 high-speed ports with 4GB of shared buffer memory, enabling seamless traffic management for mission critical applications.
Key Features
- 48 full-duplex ports for Fibre Channel connectivity
- 4GB shared buffer to handle burst traffic and reduce packet loss
- Advanced congestion management with priority flow control
- Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance
- Supports Brocade Fabric OS for unified management and automation
- Scalable architecture that fits into existing 48000 Director chassis
Technical Specifications
- Port type: 8Gb Fibre Channel (compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb)
- Port count: 48
- Buffer memory: 4GB shared
- Form factor: Director blade, 2U height
- Power consumption: typical 150W, max 200W
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 17.5 in (width) x 3.5 in (depth) x 3.5 in (height)
- Compliance: FCC Part 15, CE, RoHS
Applications
- Enterprise data center SAN deployments requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Virtualized environments where multiple VMs share storage resources
- High-performance computing clusters that need reliable fabric interconnects
- Disaster recovery sites that demand consistent performance across mirrored storage
- Large scale backup and archival systems with bursty traffic patterns
By integrating the Brocade 48000 48-Port 4GB Director Blade into your network fabric, you gain a resilient, scalable solution that simplifies management while delivering the performance needed for today's data intensive workloads.