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- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: BR-6505-24-16G-1R
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 17.24lb
- Dimensions: 17.45in x 17.23in x 1.70in
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Overview
The Brocade SilkWorm 6505 (model BR-6505-24-16G-1R) is a high-performance 24-port Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise data centre environments. It delivers 16Gbps per port over Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optics and includes the ENT software bundle, a single AC power supply and all required accessories. This compact, single-chassis solution provides reliable, low-latency connectivity for SAN fabrics, virtualization clusters and high-speed storage arrays.
Key Features
- 24 independent 16Gb Fibre Channel ports with SFP transceiver support
- Enterprise Network Tools (ENT) software bundle for advanced monitoring, zoning and management
- Single redundant AC power input with hot-swap capability
- Compact 1U rack-mount form factor for space-constrained deployments
- Low latency switching architecture optimized for mixed traffic workloads
- Built-in security features including port authentication and access control lists
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: BR-6505-24-16G-1R
- Port Count: 24 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP
- Switching Capacity: 384Gbps full duplex
- Forwarding Rate: 240 million frames per second
- Power Supply: Single AC input, 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions: 1U rack height, 17.5in width, 13.5in depth
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
- Management Interfaces: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v2/v3
Applications
- Enterprise storage area networks requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V and OpenStack
- Database clusters and high-performance computing environments
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions with fast data replication
- Converged infrastructure deployments where space and power efficiency are critical
With its robust feature set and scalable performance, the SilkWorm 6505 24-port 16Gb switch is an ideal choice for organizations looking to modernise their SAN infrastructure while maintaining operational simplicity and cost efficiency.