Brocade 6520 Gen 5 SAN Switch 48 Port SFP+ 16Gbps with Dual Power Supplies and 6000 Node Capacity
Price:
Price is negotiable
MOQ:
1pcs
Delivery Time:
3-5 working days
Brand:
Brocade
Product Description
Brocade 6520 Gen 5 SAN Switch Overview
The Brocade BR-6520-48-8G-R is a high-performance 48-port Fibre Channel switch designed for demanding storage environments. This Gen 5 switch delivers 16 Gbps technology to support growing workloads, virtualized data centers, and private cloud architectures.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | 48 active SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 464 W (all ports populated), 183 W (empty chassis) |
| Scalability | Full-fabric architecture supporting up to 239 switches |
| Maximum Nodes | 6000 active nodes certified |
| Management Access | 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, serial port, USB port |
| ISL Trunking | Up to eight 16 Gbps ports per trunk, 128 Gbps total capacity |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies |
Key Features
- Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology with 16 Gbps performance
- High-density design for storage area network infrastructures
- Advanced fabric management with Brocade Fabric OS
- In-flight data compression and encryption capabilities
- Support for virtual fabrics and quality of service features
- Ideal for SSD workloads and virtual desktop infrastructure
Virtualization & Cloud Support
The Brocade 6520 serves as a critical building block for virtualized and private cloud storage environments. It simplifies server virtualization management while meeting high-throughput demands and supports multitenancy through Virtual Fabrics and fabric-based zoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Brocade optical transceivers are compatible with this switch?
Compatible with Brocade 4G, 8G, and 16G series optical modules including 57-1000027-02, 57-0000080-01, and XBR-000174.
How is quality control maintained?
All Brocade switches are sourced through formal channels, with 16 years of experience selling original equipment.
What other Brocade SAN switches are available?
Available models include BR-6520-48-8G-F, BR-6520-48-8G-R, BR-6520-48-16G-F, BR-6520-48-16G-R, and BR-6520-96-16G-R.
Similar Products
Get in Touch
Have questions about our products or want to discuss a custom order? Our team is ready to help you.
Company
TOPSTAR TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL CO., LIMITED
Location
28 Yayuan Road,Wuhe Community,BanTian Street,Longkong District, Shenzhen,China.
Contact Person
Vicky Tian