The BR6505 is a model from Brocade, designed as an enterprise-class network switch, offering high performance and scalability for storage area networks (SANs) and other data-intensive environments. Here are the key features and specifications of the BR6505 Switch:
BR6505 Switch Specifications
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Port Configuration:
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The BR6505 typically supports a mix of 16Gb, 32Gb, and 64Gb Fibre Channel ports, making it ideal for high-bandwidth storage applications.
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Ports can be configured to meet specific network needs, ensuring flexibility in data center deployments.
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Throughput:
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High throughput capabilities, supporting up to 960 Gbps or more, depending on configuration, to ensure optimal performance for large-scale storage networks.
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Performance:
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Non-blocking architecture ensures maximum bandwidth utilization without congestion or data bottlenecks.
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Low-latency design, which is critical for mission-critical applications, ensuring faster data processing and transfer.
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High Availability & Redundancy:
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Dual power supplies and fan modules for redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in the event of hardware failure.
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Advanced failover features reduce downtime and enhance the reliability of the network.
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Management & Monitoring:
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Supports Brocade Network Advisor and other management tools for simplified setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
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Automation capabilities help with network management, reducing the complexity of manual configurations and improving operational efficiency.
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Scalability:
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Designed to scale easily as network demands grow, supporting Virtual Fabric technology, which allows for more flexible and efficient network management in virtualized environments.
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Size:
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1U rack-mounted design, making it suitable for high-density installations within data centers.
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Power Requirements:
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Offers flexible AC and DC power options depending on deployment requirements.
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Use Cases:
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Storage Area Networks (SANs) for enterprise environments.
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Cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms.
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High-performance data centers supporting large-scale data management.
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Mission-critical applications that require high throughput and low latency.
The BR6505 is ideal for enterprises looking for a reliable, scalable, and high-performance switch for their storage network infrastructure. It delivers robust performance, high availability, and is designed to grow with the needs of large-scale data centers.
