What is the power consumption and heat dissipation?

Power usage is less than 2.5 watts per port, with nominal 84 watts and maximum 91 watts for 40 ports at 8 Gbit/sec. Heat dissipation reaches 311 BTU/hr maximum, supporting efficient cooling in 1U racks with consolidated power and fan assemblies.

What management and security features are available?

Management includes Brocade Fabric OS, EFCM, Fabric Manager, Web Tools, with access via 10/100 Ethernet, Fibre Channel, serial (RJ-45), and USB. Security features SSL, SSH v2, HTTPS, LDAP, RADIUS, RBAC, DH-CHAP, Port Binding, Switch Binding, IPSec, and IP Filtering.

What is the fabric latency and scalability?

Fabric latency is ~700 nanoseconds with cut-through routing at 8 Gbit/sec. Scales to full fabric with 239 switches maximum, certified for 56 domains/19 hops in Brocade FOS, providing non-blocking architecture for enterprise SANs.

What are the physical dimensions and environmental specs?

1U form factor: 42.88 cm width, 4.29 cm height, 61.05 cm depth; weighs 9.34 kg with dual PSUs. Operating altitude up to 3000m, shock 20g, vibration 0.5g sine; non-operating up to 12km altitude, 33g shock.

What diagnostics are included?

Features POST, online/offline diagnostics, RAStrace logging, environmental monitoring, non-disruptive daemon restart, FCping, Pathinfo (FC traceroute), and port mirroring (SPAN port) for proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.

BR-5100 - Brocade 5100 BR-5100 40-Port 8Gbps FC Switch

Name: Brocade 5100 BR-5100 40-Port 8Gbps FC Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-5100

BR-5100 - Brocade 5100 BR-5100 40-Port 8Gbps FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 5100 (SKU: BR-5100) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Brocade 5000 Series, offering up to 40 ports at 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbit/sec speeds with full 1:1 performance in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor. It supports port types including FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port, E_Port, and EX_Port for flexible fabric integration. Key features include ~700 ns fabric latency at 8 Gbit/sec, 2048 frame buffers (1692 max per port), and 2112-byte maximum frame size. Management options encompass Brocade Fabric OS, EFCM, Fabric Manager, and security protocols like SSL, SSH v2, DH-CHAP, and RBAC. Power consumption is under 2.5 watts per port, with maximum 311 BTU/hr for 40 ports. Ideal for midrange SAN edge deployments, it scales to 239 switches in full fabric architecture, supports ISL Trunking, and provides diagnostics like POST, RAStrace, and FCping. Non-port-to-port airflow enhances cooling efficiency in data centers.

40 ports at 8 Gbit/sec full 1:1 performance
~700 ns latency, 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth
<2.5W per port, 1U energy-efficient design
Fabric OS with ISL Trunking, Adaptive Networking
DH-CHAP, RBAC, IPSec for enterprise security
Supports 239-switch fabrics, EX_Port routing

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-5100
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	5100
Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror Port), E_Port, EX_Port (Fibre Channel Integrated Routing)
Diagnostics	POST and embedded online/offline diagnostics, including RAStrace logging, environmental monitoring, non-disruptive daemon restart, FCping and Pathinfo (FC traceroute), port mirroring (SPAN port)
Media Types	8 Gbps: Requires Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+, Mechanical LC connector; 8 Gbps Short Wave
Product Line	Brocade 5000 Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Management Access	10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel; serial port (RJ-45); USB

Compatible systems

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Best for

Midrange Enterprise SAN
Provides up to 40 ports at 8 Gbit/sec with 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth, ideal for scalable storage networks using Ports-on-Demand and full fabric support up to 239 switches.
Data Center Edge
Delivers ~700 ns latency and non-blocking architecture for high-performance edge connectivity, with ISL Trunking up to 68 Gbit/sec per group.
Backup and Replication
Supports Class 2/3/F services, Adaptive Networking, and Frame Redirection for efficient LAN-free backups and resource management.
Secure Fabrics
Features DH-CHAP, Switch Binding, IPSec, and RBAC for robust security in mission-critical environments.

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Security Features	SSL, SSH v2, HTTPS, LDAP, RADIUS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DH-CHAP, Port Binding, Switch Binding, Secure RPC, Secure Copy (SCP), Trusted Switch, IPSec, IP Filtering

Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Management Software	Brocade Fabric OS; Brocade EFCM; Brocade Fabric Manager; FSPF; Fabric Watch; Extended Fabrics; ISL Trunking; Advanced Performance Monitoring; Adaptive Networking; IPoFC; Integrated Routing; Frame Redirection; Port Fencing; BB credit recovery

Frame Buffers	2048 dynamically allocated, 1692 maximum per port
Fabric Latency	~700 nanoseconds, cut-through routing at 8 Gbit/sec
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload

Inrush Current	Maximum of 35 amps for period between 10 to 150 ms at 50°C, hot or cold start
Power Consumption	Less than 2.5 watts per port; Maximum 40 ports: 311 BTU/hr

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions	Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in)
Form Factor	1U, 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount; Non-port to port side airflow
Storage Altitude	Up to 12 kilometers (39,370 feet)
Operating Altitude	Up to 3000 meters (9842 feet)
Safety Certifications	UL 60950-1: 2003, First Edition (Underwriters Laboratories)

Environmental

Operating Shock	20 g, 6 ms half-sine
Non-operating Shock	Half sine, 33 g 11 ms, 3/eg Axis
Operating Vibration	0.5 g sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration	2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz

Port Speeds	1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec Fibre Channel; full 8 Gbit/sec 1:1 performance
Maximum Ports	Up to 40 ports in 1U form factor

Brocade 5100 BR-5100 40-Port 8Gbps FC Switch