Brocade EM-320-0000 8GB Active SAN Switch, FC

Overview
The Brocade EM-320-0000 is an 8GB active Fibre Channel (FC) SAN switch designed to deliver high performance, low latency and reliable connectivity for enterprise data centre environments. This compact, fixed-configuration switch provides a solid foundation for building resilient storage networks that can scale with growing workloads while maintaining simple management and robust security.

Key Features

• 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for high speed data transport
• Active switching architecture for non-blocking, low latency performance
• Integrated Brocade Network OS with intuitive web based management
• Redundant power supplies and hot swap fan modules for maximum uptime
• Advanced security features including port authentication and zoning
• Support for virtual SAN (VSAN) segmentation to isolate traffic
• Plug and play installation with auto-negotiation of link speed

Technical Specifications

• Model number: EM-320-0000
• Port count: 8 x 8 Gbps FC ports
• Switching capacity: 64 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 120 million frames per second
• Form factor: 1U rack mount
• Power: Dual redundant 110-240 V AC inputs
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Dimensions: 44.5 mm height x 438 mm width x 442 mm depth
• Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS

Typical Applications

• Enterprise storage area networks that require high throughput and low latency
• Virtualized server environments where multiple hosts share storage resources
• Database clusters and backup solutions that demand reliable FC connectivity
• High performance computing (HPC) clusters with intensive data movement
• Disaster recovery sites that need seamless SAN replication and mirroring

By integrating the Brocade EM-320-0000 into your infrastructure, you gain a trusted platform that simplifies SAN deployment, enhances data protection and supports future growth without compromising performance.