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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: XBR-MIDR12POD-16G
- Condition: New
- Weight: 1.56lb
- Dimensions: 13.00in x 10.00in x 1.00in
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Brocade XBR-MIDR12POD-16G
Upgrade your Brocade infrastructure with the XBR-MIDR12POD-16G, a 12-port Port-On-Demand (POD) activation kit that unlocks high-capacity SFP slots. This add-on license enables you to install twelve 16GB small form factor pluggable transceivers on your existing Brocade switch, expanding bandwidth without the need for new hardware.
Key Features
- 12 dedicated POD ports for 16GB SFP modules
- Plug-and-play activation through the Brocade management interface
- Supports both 1.25Gb and 10Gb Ethernet standards
- Compatible with all current Brocade XBR series models
- Instant bandwidth increase for high-density data centers
Technical Specifications
- Port count: 12
- Transceiver type: 16GB SFP (small form factor pluggable)
- Data rate per port: up to 10Gb/s
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI
- Power consumption: not applicable - uses existing switch power supply
- Installation: no additional cabling required; simply insert SFPs into the activated ports
Applications
- High-performance storage area networks that require rapid expansion of 10Gb links
- Enterprise data centers looking to scale bandwidth without replacing switches
- Virtualized environments where additional virtual machine traffic demands more uplink capacity
- Cloud service providers needing flexible, on-demand port provisioning for multi-tenant deployments
This upgrade license delivers immediate, cost-effective scalability. By adding the XBR-MIDR12POD-16G to your Brocade switch, you can meet growing network demands with minimal downtime and no new chassis purchases.