Name: BR-48000-0152-A, iSCSI-to-FC Gateway Blade,, 8
Brand: Brocade
Price: 268.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Brocade FC4-16IP BR-48000-0152-A, iSCSI-to-FC Gateway Blade,, 8

The Brocade FC4-16IP (BR-48000-0152-A) is a high performance iSCSI-to-FC gateway blade designed for seamless integration into Brocade chassis environments. This blade enables data centers to connect iSCSI storage assets directly to Fibre Channel SAN ... Read More

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Manufacturer: Brocade
Model or Part: FC4-16IP
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 32.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Brocade FC4-16IP (BR-48000-0152-A) is a high performance iSCSI-to-FC gateway blade designed for seamless integration into Brocade chassis environments. This blade enables data centers to connect iSCSI storage assets directly to Fibre Channel SAN fabrics, consolidating heterogeneous storage networks while preserving low latency and high throughput. Ideal for enterprises seeking to protect investments in both IP and Fibre Channel storage, the FC4-16IP delivers reliable protocol conversion with minimal management overhead.

Key Features

Dual 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for robust SAN connectivity
Eight dedicated iSCSI ports supporting up to 10 Gb Ethernet
Hardware based protocol conversion for low CPU overhead
Integrated management through Brocade Network Advisor and CLI
Hot-swap capable blade for non-disruptive maintenance
Support for multiple virtual SANs (VSAN) to segment traffic
Advanced security with CHAP authentication and ACLs

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: FC4-16IP (BR-48000-0152-A)
Form Factor: 8 slot blade for Brocade chassis
Fibre Channel: 2 x 16 Gbps ports, full duplex
iSCSI: 8 x 10 Gb Ethernet ports, RJ45
Supported FC protocols: FCP, FCoE, FC-IP
Supported iSCSI standards: RFC 3720, RFC 7143
Power Consumption: typical 120 W, max 150 W
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
Dimensions: 1U height, 4.3 in depth

Applications

Data center consolidation where legacy Fibre Channel arrays coexist with newer iSCSI storage systems
Disaster recovery sites that need to mirror data across different storage protocols
Virtualized environments requiring high speed block storage for VMs while using existing IP networks
Backup and archival solutions that leverage cost-effective iSCSI targets without sacrificing SAN performance
Hybrid cloud deployments that bridge on-premises Fibre Channel SANs with cloud-based iSCSI storage

By deploying the Brocade FC4-16IP gateway blade, organizations can simplify storage architecture, reduce operational costs, and maintain the performance levels demanded by mission critical applications.