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- In Stock: 5
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: H597T
- Condition: New
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade H597T (M5424) 8Gb Fibre Switch is a mid-level, high-performance solution designed for enterprise data centers and storage networks. With 24 active ports, this switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for Fibre Channel environments, supporting demanding virtualization, database, and backup workloads. Its compact, rack-mountable design makes it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure while providing the scalability needed for future growth.
Key Features
- 24 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-throughput data transport
- Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under load
- Advanced zoning and security features protect critical data traffic
- Hot-swap capable components minimize downtime during maintenance
- Integrated management interface with CLI and web-based tools for simplified configuration
- Energy efficient design reduces power consumption and operational costs
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: H597T
- Port Count: 24 active ports
- Port Speed: 8Gb per port (full duplex)
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Power Supply: Dual redundant hot-swap power supplies
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 19.0 inches wide, 1.75 inches high, 15.5 inches depth
- Supported Protocols: Fibre Channel, FCoE, FC-IP
Typical Applications
- Enterprise storage area networks (SAN) requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Virtualized server environments where consistent performance is critical
- Database clusters and high-performance computing clusters
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable data replication
- Converged infrastructure deployments that integrate compute, storage, and networking
Choose the Brocade H597T M5424 8Gb Fibre Switch to enhance your data center's connectivity, improve resilience, and support the growing demands of modern workloads.