Is the Brocade 300 suitable for rack mounting?

Yes, it is a 1U rack-mount switch with included rack ears for standard 19-inch racks. Dimensions are approximately 1.69 inches height, 16.88 inches width, 12.07 inches depth, making it ideal for dense data center environments with 51 dB(A) acoustic noise.

What is the power consumption of this switch?

Nominal power is 48 watts, maximum 57 watts with 24 ports at 8 Gbps. It operates on 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, with less than 2.5W per port and 195 BTU/hour heat dissipation, ensuring energy efficiency in enterprise deployments.

Does it support scalability for growing networks?

Yes, Ports on Demand allows activation from 8 to 16 or 24 ports in 8-port increments. It supports pay-as-you-grow from single-switch to full-fabric, with NPIV-enabled Access Gateway mode for enhanced fabric scalability and interoperability.

What performance metrics does the Brocade 300 offer?

It delivers wire-speed 8.5 Gbps line speed full-duplex per port, up to 192 Gbps throughput, and 0.7 microseconds local switching latency. Non-blocking architecture with ISL Trunking ensures uncongested 408 Gbps capacity for high-demand SANs.

What management features are included?

Brocade EZSwitch Setup simplifies configuration. It includes USB, serial, and Ethernet management ports, advanced traffic management, and dual modes (switch or Access Gateway) for easy monitoring and minimal downtime in enterprise networks.

XBR-320-0000 - Brocade 300 Switch

Name: XBR-320-0000 - Brocade 300 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: XBR-320-0000
Price: 1098 USD
Availability: InStock

XBR-320-0000 - Brocade 300 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 300 is an enterprise-grade 1U rack-mount Fibre Channel switch designed for entry-level SANs and core-to-edge environments. It features 24 SFP ports supporting 8Gb/s speeds, with 8 ports active by default and scalability via Ports on Demand in 8-port increments up to 24 ports. Auto-sensing capabilities handle 2/4/8 Gbps full-duplex traffic, delivering up to 192 Gbps aggregated throughput and 0.7 microseconds latency. Power consumption is efficient at 48W nominal (57W max at full load), with acoustic noise at 51 dB(A). Ideal for demanding server and virtual server deployments, it simplifies management with EZSwitch Setup and supports NPIV for fabric scalability. Compatible with short-wave, long-wave, and extended long-wave SFP+ transceivers, it ensures interoperability with existing 1/2/4 Gbps devices. This switch provides a flexible foundation for growing storage networks, reducing costs through pay-as-you-grow licensing.

24 x 8Gb/s SFP ports, scalable via PoD
1U rack-mount, 48W nominal power
Auto-sensing 2/4/8 Gbps, 192 Gbps throughput
0.7μs latency, non-blocking architecture
51 dB(A) noise, <2.5W per port efficiency
EZSwitch Setup, NPIV Access Gateway mode

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Manufacturer part #	XBR-320-0000
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Brocade 300
Product Line	Brocade 300
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch

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Switching Latency	0.7 microseconds
Aggregated Throughput	192 Gbps

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Entry-Level SANs
Provides affordable foundation with 24 x 8Gb/s ports scalable from 8, supporting 2/4/8 Gbps auto-sensing for cost-effective storage networking.
Core-to-Edge Environments
Acts as edge switch in larger fabrics with non-blocking architecture and up to 192 Gbps throughput, ensuring seamless integration.
Virtual Server Deployments
Delivers high port density and low 0.7μs latency in 1U form factor, optimized for demanding virtualization with <2.5W per port efficiency.
Data Center Expansion
Pay-as-you-grow licensing from 8 to 24 ports via PoD, with rack ears for easy 1U mounting and 51 dB(A) noise for dense deployments.

Max Wattage	57 watts
Power Supplies	One fixed 75 W AC (100 - 240 V)

Depth	307 mm (12.1 in.)
Width	429 mm (16.9 in.)
Height	43 mm (1.7 in.)
Weight	4.2 kg (9.3 lb) without SFPs
Rack Units	1U rack mount; includes rack ears
Form Factor	1U rack mount

Cooling	Three 2+1 redundant non-hot-swap fans
Acoustic Noise	51 dB(A)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Port Speed	8Gb/s Fibre Channel
Network Ports	24 x SFP ports; 8Gb/s Fibre Channel; 24 ports active
Management Ports	1x Fast Ethernet RJ45, 1x Serial RJ45, 1x USB

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