What are the port specifications of the Brocade 300?

The Brocade 300 features 24 auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports supporting 1/2/4/8 Gbit/sec full duplex with SFP+ LC connectors. Ports are configurable as FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port (mirror), E_Port via self-discovery, with Access Gateway mode providing 16 F_Ports and 8 NPIV N_Ports for flexible SAN integration.

What is the performance throughput?

It delivers 408 Gbit/sec uncongested aggregate throughput and up to 68 Gbit/sec per port at 8 Gbit/sec. With 700ns maximum fabric latency (no contention, cut-through at 8 Gbps), 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers (484 max per port), and support for Class 2/3/F services, it handles demanding workloads efficiently.

What power and environmental specs does it support?

Nominal power consumption is 48 watts, maximum 57 watts at 24 ports 8 Gbit/sec, with a single fixed C13 inlet supply (85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz) and 195 BTU/hr heat dissipation. Operates at -25°C to 70°C, 10-95% humidity non-condensing, up to 3000m altitude, with 18-23 CFM airflow.

How is the Brocade 300 managed?

Management options include Telnet, HTTP, SNMP v1/v3 (FE MIB, FC standards), and optional Brocade Fabric Manager, plus EZSwitchSetup wizard for simplified 3-step configuration. Diagnostics cover POST, online/offline tests, RAStrace, FCping, Pathinfo, and non-disruptive restarts.

What security features are included?

Security comprises Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DH-CHAP, Port Binding, Switch Binding, Secure RPC, Secure Copy (SCP), Trusted Switch, IPSec, and IP Filtering. These protect fabric integrity and access in enterprise multi-tenant SAN environments.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

1U 19-inch EIA rack-mount chassis measures 42.88 cm W x 4.29 cm H x 30.66 cm D (16.88 x 1.69 x 12.07 in). Supports fixed, slide, or mid-mount rail kits with non-port-to-port side airflow, ideal for standard data center racks.

BR-360-0008-A - Brocade 300 Switch Switch

Name: BR-360-0008-A - Brocade 300 Switch Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-360-0008-A
Price: 1332 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Brocade 300 Switch (SKU: BR-360-0008-A) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 24 auto-sensing ports at 1/2/4/8 Gbit/sec full duplex with SFP+ LC connectors. It delivers 408 Gbit/sec uncongested throughput and up to 68 Gbit/sec per port, supporting port types FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port, and E_Port for full fabric scalability up to 239 switches. With 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers (484 max per port) and classes of service 2, 3, and F, it ensures reliable performance in demanding environments. Power consumption is nominal 48W (max 57W), with a single fixed 85-264 VAC supply and 195 BTU/hr heat dissipation. Management includes Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, and security features like RBAC, DH-CHAP, and IPSec. The 1U rack-mount design (42.88x4.29x30.66 cm) operates from -25°C to 70°C, ideal for small to medium SANs, edge connectivity, and virtual server deployments requiring energy-efficient, high-speed storage networking.

24 ports auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbit/sec full duplex
408 Gbit/sec throughput, 68 Gbit/sec per port
1U rack-mount, 48W nominal power
FL/F/M/E ports, up to 239-switch fabrics
700 frame buffers, 700ns latency
RBAC, DH-CHAP, IPSec security features

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-360-0008-A
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Brocade 300 Switch
Management	Telnet, HTTP, SNMP v1/v3 (FE MIB, FC Standard/Enterprise), Brocade Fabric Manager (optional)
Diagnostics	POST, embedded online/offline diagnostics, RAStrace logging, environmental monitoring, non-disruptive daemon restart, FCping, Pathinfo (FC traceroute), port mirroring (SPAN port)
Product Line	Brocade 300
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Frame Buffers	700 dynamically allocated, 484 maximum per port
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

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Best for

Entry-Level SANs
Provides affordable 24-port 8Gb/s connectivity with Ports on Demand scalability for small to medium enterprises building initial SAN infrastructures. Supports full fabric up to 239 switches with 408 Gbit/sec throughput.
Edge Connectivity
Acts as an efficient edge switch in core-to-edge SANs using FL/F/E/M ports and self-discovery. Delivers low latency of 700ns and Dynamic Path Selection for optimized traffic in distributed storage environments.
Virtual Server Deployments
Supports demanding virtual servers with 68 Gbit/sec per port, NPIV, and Access Gateway mode for 16 F_Ports and 8 N_Ports. Energy-efficient 1U design with 48W nominal power suits dense rack deployments.
Scalable Fabrics
Enables growth from 8 to 24 ports via PoD licenses, with ISL Trunking and 700 frame buffers for high-performance fabrics handling unicast, multicast, and broadcast traffic.

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Throughput	408 Gbit/sec uncongested
Switching Capacity	Up to 68 Gbit/sec per port at 8 Gbit/sec

Security Features	Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DH-CHAP, Port Binding, Switch Binding, Secure RPC, Secure Copy (SCP), Trusted Switch, IPSec, IP Filtering

Power Supplies	Single fixed power supply; C13 inlet, 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power Consumption	Nominal 48 watts; maximum 57 watts with 24 ports at 8 Gbit/sec

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions	Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in); Height: 4.29 cm (1.69 in); Depth: 30.66 cm (12.07 in)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount
Mounting Type	Rack-mount rail kits (fixed, slide, mid-mount)

Environmental

Airflow	Non-port to port side airflow; maximum 23 CFM, nominal 18 CFM
Heat Dissipation	Maximum 195 BTU/hr at 24 ports
Operating Altitude	Up to 3000 meters (9842 feet)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror Port), E_Port; self-discovery based
Fibre Channel Ports	24 ports auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbit/sec full duplex; SFP+ LC connectors

Brocade 300 Switch Switch