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- In Stock: 6
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: XBR-SMED12POD-16G
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.55lb
- Dimensions: 340.00in x 262.00in x 115.00in
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Overview
The Brocade XBR-SMED12POD-16G 6505 12-Port 16GB Port-On-Demand (POD) Activation License unlocks the full potential of a 12-port 16GB POD module in a Brocade 6505 chassis. This license enables on-demand provisioning of high-speed Fibre Channel ports, giving data centre operators the flexibility to scale bandwidth precisely when it is needed without hardware changes.
Key Features
- Activates all 12 ports of a 16GB POD module for immediate use
- Supports dynamic port allocation to match workload demands
- Seamless integration with existing Brocade 6505 management tools
- License is perpetual and can be transferred within the same chassis
- Reduces capital expense by avoiding over-provisioning of ports
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model/Part Number: XBR-SMED12POD-16G
- Product Name: 6505 12-Port 16GB Port-On-Demand Activation License
- Compatible Chassis: Brocade 6505
- Supported Speed: 16GB per port
- Number of Ports Enabled: 12
- License Type: Perpetual activation
- Activation Method: Software key loaded via Brocade Management Interface
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centre storage networks requiring scalable Fibre Channel connectivity
- Virtualised environments where dynamic bandwidth allocation improves VM performance
- High-performance computing clusters that need low-latency, high-throughput storage access
- Disaster recovery sites that must quickly provision additional ports during failover events
- Service provider networks that demand flexible port provisioning for multiple tenants
By adding the XBR-SMED12POD-16G license, organisations can maximize the return on their Brocade 6505 investment, streamline operations, and ensure that storage connectivity keeps pace with ever-growing data workloads.