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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: BR-DCX8510-2032
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade BR-DCX8510-2032 Port Blade is a high-density Fibre Channel (FC) module designed for modern data centre fabrics. It provides 32 ports of 8G FC connectivity in a compact, single-shelf form factor, enabling scalable, low-latency storage networking for mission-critical applications. This blade is engineered for seamless integration into Brocade DCX chassis, delivering reliable, high-performance links that support both server and storage environments.
Key Features
- 32 independent FC ports delivering 8G per port
- Single-shelf, 32-port (8G) Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) design
- Hot-plug capable for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
- Supports full duplex operation with low error rates
- Optimized for high availability with built-in redundancy features
- Compatible with Brocade DCX fabric switches and management tools
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: BR-DCX8510-2032
- Port Count: 32
- Port Type: Fibre Channel 8G SFP
- Data Rate: 8 Gbps per port (full duplex)
- Form Factor: 1U blade, 32p, 8G SWL SPF
- Power Consumption: Typical 45 W per blade
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Environmental Standards: RoHS compliant
Applications
The BR-DCX8510-2032 blade is ideal for:
- Enterprise data centres requiring dense FC connectivity for SAN deployments
- High-performance computing clusters that need low-latency storage access
- Virtualised environments where multiple hosts share high-speed storage resources
- Disaster recovery sites that demand reliable, redundant FC links
- Cloud service providers building scalable, multi-tenant storage fabrics
By delivering 32 ports of 8G FC in a single, easy-to-install blade, the Brocade Port Blade helps organisations maximise bandwidth while minimising space and power footprints, ensuring that storage networks remain fast, flexible, and future-ready.