Brocade DS-4100B SilkWorm 4100 32 Port 32 Active 2PS, 32 SFP Switch

Overview
The Brocade SilkWorm 4100 DS-4100B is a compact 32 port SFP Ethernet switch designed for high-density fiber deployments in campus, data center and enterprise environments. With 32 active SFP ports and dual power supplies, this model delivers reliable, non-blocking connectivity while keeping power consumption and rack space to a minimum.

Key Features

• 32 active SFP slots for flexible fiber optic connections
• Dual hot-swap power supplies (2PS) for continuous operation
• Non-blocking architecture with 1 Gbps per port for full throughput
• Support for Brocade Fabric OS for easy management and integration
• Compact 1U rack-mount design
• Advanced security features including port authentication and ACLs
• Energy efficient operation with low power draw per port

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: DS-4100B
• Manufacturer: Brocade
• Port Count: 32 SFP (active)
• Port Speed: 1 Gbps per port
• Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps non-blocking
• Power Supplies: 2 hot-swap, redundant
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Dimensions: 1U, 19 inch rack width
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, web GUI via Fabric OS

Typical Applications

• Connecting fiber optic links between server racks in a data center
• Campus backbone aggregation where space and power are limited
• High-performance storage area networks that require reliable 1 Gbps links
• Enterprise environments needing redundant power and secure port authentication
• Telecom and service provider edge deployments that demand compact, scalable switching

By delivering a full complement of active SFP ports in a small footprint, the SilkWorm 4100 DS-4100B helps organizations build scalable, resilient fiber networks without sacrificing manageability or performance.