Brocade BR-360-0008 360 8-Active Port 24-x-8GB Fiber Channel Switch

Overview
The Brocade BR-360-0008 is a compact 8 port Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance storage area networks. With 24 x 8Gbps ports, this switch delivers fast, reliable connectivity for servers, storage arrays and virtualization platforms. Its small footprint and low power consumption make it ideal for data centre closets, remote offices and edge deployments where space and efficiency are critical.

Key Features

• Eight active ports with 8Gbps per port for high throughput
• 24 additional 8Gbps ports available for future expansion
• Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under load
• Simple web based management interface for quick configuration
• Low latency switching for latency sensitive applications
• Redundant power supply options for increased availability
• Compact 1U rack mount design saves space

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: BR-360-0008
• Port configuration: 8 active ports, 24 x 8Gbps expansion ports
• Interface: Fibre Channel (FC) 8Gbps
• Switching capacity: 192 Gbps full duplex
• Latency: less than 2 microseconds
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• Power: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz, optional redundant power module
• Dimensions: 1U rack height, standard 19 inch width
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non condensing

Typical Applications

• Enterprise storage area networks requiring reliable high speed connectivity
• Virtualized environments that need low latency access to shared storage
• Remote or branch office data centres with limited rack space
• Backup and disaster recovery sites where bandwidth efficiency is essential
• High performance computing clusters that demand consistent data transfer rates

By choosing the Brocade 360 8 Active Ports 24 x 8GB Fibre Channel Switch, organizations gain a scalable, easy to manage solution that supports current workloads while providing a clear path for future growth.