Name: 40-Port Fibre Channel Switch with 24-Port Active 8G SFP+ SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
Price: 258.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Brocade BR-5100 40-Port Fibre Channel Switch with 24-Port Active 8G SFP+ SAN Switch

The Brocade BR-5100 is a high-performance 40-port Fibre Channel switch that also incorporates a 24-port active 8G SFP+ SAN module. Designed for midsize to large enterprise data centres, this switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for miss... Read More

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Manufacturer: Brocade
Model or Part: BR-5100
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 23.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Brocade BR-5100 is a high-performance 40-port Fibre Channel switch that also incorporates a 24-port active 8G SFP+ SAN module. Designed for midsize to large enterprise data centres, this switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical storage networks. Its compact 1U form factor and redundant power options make it ideal for both new deployments and upgrades of existing SAN environments.

Key Features

40 native 16G Fibre Channel ports for scalable bandwidth
24 active 8G SFP+ ports providing flexible Ethernet SAN integration
Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under heavy load
Redundant hot-swap power supplies and fans for maximum uptime
Advanced zoning and security controls to protect data integrity
Simple web-based management interface with CLI support for automation
Supports Brocade Fabric OS for easy configuration and monitoring

Technical Specifications

Port configuration: 40 x 16G FC, 24 x 8G SFP+
Switching capacity: 1.28 Tbps
Forwarding rate: 480 Mpps
Latency: < 2 microseconds
Power: Dual 750W hot-swap power supplies
Dimensions: 1U rackmount, 19 inch width
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C
Management: Web GUI, SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3

Typical Applications

Enterprise data centre SAN consolidation
High-performance computing clusters requiring fast storage access
Virtualisation environments with heavy I/O demands
Disaster recovery sites needing reliable replication links
Backup and archival systems that benefit from low latency and high throughput

By delivering a blend of Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity in a single chassis, the Brocade BR-5100 simplifies cabling, reduces footprint, and lowers total cost of ownership while maintaining the performance levels demanded by modern storage networks.