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- In Stock: 27
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: FC4-32
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 23.00lb
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Brocade FC4-32 32-Port 4GB Blade for SilkWorm 48000 with SFPs
The Brocade FC4-32 blade is engineered to deliver high-performance storage networking in a compact, modular form factor. Designed for the SilkWorm 48000 chassis, this 32-port 4Gbps blade plugs directly into your existing infrastructure and expands capacity without requiring additional space or power overhead.
- High Density: 32 full-sized SFP ports in a single blade, ideal for dense storage environments.
- Plug & Play: Seamless integration with SilkWorm 48000, no extra configuration required.
- Low Power Consumption: Optimized power draw per port keeps overall energy usage minimal.
- Reliability: Built on Brocade's proven Fibre Channel architecture for enterprise-grade stability.
- Scalable Architecture: Easy to add more blades or upgrade to higher speed modules as your needs grow.
Technical Specifications
- Port Count: 32 SFP ports
- Speed per Port: 4Gbps Fibre Channel
- Backplane Interface: 48000 compliant
- Power Consumption: typical 150W total
- Dimensions: Standard blade size (2U)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Supported Protocols: FC-4, FC-5
Applications
- Enterprise storage arrays requiring high port density.
- Data centers scaling out Fibre Channel SANs.
- High-performance computing clusters with dense interconnect needs.
- Backup and archiving solutions that demand reliable, low-latency connections.
This blade offers a powerful combination of density, performance, and ease of deployment-perfect for any organization looking to maximize storage network capacity while keeping costs and footprint down.