Brocade BR-4100 SilkWorm 4100, 32-Port 4GB Fibre Switch (16-Ports Active

Brocade BR-4100 SilkWorm 4100, 32-Port 4GB Fibre Switch (16-Ports Active
Brocade BR-4100 SilkWorm 4100, 32-Port 4GB Fibre Switch (16-Ports Active
The Brocade SilkWorm 4100 (model BR-4100) is a high-performance 32-port Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. With 4 GB of buffer memory and 16 active ports delivering full duplex 4 Gbps throughput, this switch provides relia... Read More
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$812.95

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  • In Stock: 3
  • Manufacturer: Brocade
  • Model or Part: BR-4100
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade SilkWorm 4100 (model BR-4100) is a high-performance 32-port Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. With 4 GB of buffer memory and 16 active ports delivering full duplex 4 Gbps throughput, this switch provides reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission critical storage networks.

Key Features

  • 32 Fibre Channel ports - 16 ports active at 4 Gbps, 16 ports standby for redundancy
  • 4 GB shared buffer for high traffic bursts and congestion management
  • Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under load
  • Hot-swap capable modules for easy maintenance and upgrades
  • Advanced zoning and fabric management tools for secure, scalable deployments
  • Compact 1U rack-mount form factor saves data centre space

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Brocade
  • Model/Part Number: BR-4100
  • Product Name: SilkWorm 4100, 32-Port 4GB Fibre Switch (16-Ports Active)
  • Port Type: Fibre Channel (LC connector)
  • Port Speed: 4 Gbps per active port
  • Buffer Memory: 4 GB shared
  • Dimensions: 1U rack, 19" width
  • Power: Dual redundant 110/220V AC supplies
  • Management Interface: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Operating Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centre storage area networks requiring high availability
  • Virtualised environments where multiple hosts share consolidated storage
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable, low-latency links
  • High-performance computing clusters with demanding I/O workloads
  • Media and entertainment post-production facilities that rely on fast, secure data transfer

The SilkWorm 4100 delivers the performance, scalability and resilience needed to support growing storage demands while simplifying management and reducing operational costs.