Brocade MP-7500B SilkWorm 7500 4Gb, 16 Active Ports, EMC Connectrix SAN Switch, Web, Z

Overview
The Brocade SilkWorm 7500 (model MP-7500B) is a high-performance 4Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise data centres that demand reliable, low-latency connectivity. With 16 active ports and a compact web-managed chassis, this switch delivers the scalability and resilience required for mission-critical storage networks while simplifying administration through an intuitive web interface.

Key Features

• 16 active 4Gb Fibre Channel ports for fast data transfer
• Web based management console for easy configuration and monitoring
• Support for EMC Connectrix SAN environments and seamless integration with existing infrastructure
• Advanced zoning and security features to protect data traffic
• Redundant power supplies and hot-swap modules for high availability
• Low latency architecture optimized for storage workloads

Technical Specifications

• Port speed: 4Gb Fibre Channel per port
• Number of ports: 16 active, 0 standby
• Switching capacity: 64Gbps full duplex
• Backplane bandwidth: 64Gbps
• Management: Web GUI, SNMP, CLI optional
• Power: Dual redundant AC power supplies, 100-240V
• Dimensions: 1U rack mount, 19 inch width
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating humidity: 20 to 80 percent non-condensing

Applications
The SilkWorm 7500 is ideal for:

• Enterprise SAN deployments requiring high throughput and low latency
• Virtualised environments where storage traffic must be efficiently managed
• Data backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable connectivity
• High-performance computing clusters that rely on fast storage access
• Mixed vendor SAN fabrics, especially those built around EMC Connectrix storage arrays

By delivering robust performance, easy management, and built-in redundancy, the Brocade MP-7500B helps organisations optimise their storage networks and maintain uninterrupted access to critical data.