What performance metrics does it offer?

Delivers 680 Gbit/s end-to-end aggregate bandwidth, ~700 ns fabric latency at 8 Gbit/s cut-through routing, and ISL trunking up to eight 8 Gbit/s ports per trunk (68 Gbit/s). Supports 2112-byte payloads, Class 2/3/F services, and unicast/broadcast traffic.

How scalable is the Brocade 5100 fabric?

Full fabric architecture supports up to 239 switches maximum, certified for 56 switches over 7 hops. Ports on Demand allows activation from 24 to 40 ports in 8-port increments, with non-disruptive upgrades via Brocade Fabric OS.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Equipped with 2x 125W hot-pluggable PSUs (84W nominal, 91W max), input 85-264 VAC/47-63 Hz, 311 BTU/hr. Operates 0-40°C/10-85% humidity, stores -25-70°C/10-95%; 1U rackmount (42.88x4.29x61.05 cm, 9.34 kg) with 65 dB(A) noise.

Is it suitable for enterprise SAN environments?

Yes, designed for midrange enterprise with high port density, energy efficiency (<2.5W/port), and redundancy. Integrates seamlessly with Brocade fabrics via E_Ports, ideal for edge deployment in mission-critical storage networks.

What airflow and form factor does it use?

1U 19-inch EIA-compliant rackmount with non-port side-to-port side airflow (port side exhaust, back-to-front), power from rear. Dimensions: 42.88 cm W x 4.29 cm H x 61.05 cm D; weight 9.34 kg (dual PSUs, no SFP).

NA-5120-0008 - Brocade 5100 NA-5120-0008 40-Port 8Gb FC SAN Switch

Name: Brocade 5100 NA-5120-0008 40-Port 8Gb FC SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: NA-5120-0008

NA-5120-0008 - Brocade 5100 NA-5120-0008 40-Port 8Gb FC SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 5100 (SKU NA-5120-0008) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch with 40 universal ports (E, F, FL, M, EX), 24 active by default, supporting 1/2/4/8 Gbit/s auto-sensing speeds. It provides 680 Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth, ~700 ns fabric latency at 8 Gbit/s, and ISL trunking up to 68 Gbit/s per trunk with eight ports. Scalable to 239 switches in full fabric architecture (certified 56 switches, 7 hops), it supports Class 2/3/F services, unicast/broadcast traffic, and 2112-byte frames. Power-efficient at 84W nominal (91W max) with dual 125W hot-pluggable PSUs, it operates from 0-40°C in a 1U rackmount form (42.88x4.29x61.05 cm, 9.34 kg). Non-port-to-port airflow ensures cooling. Ideal for midrange SAN edge deployment, it integrates with Brocade Fabric OS for seamless connectivity in mission-critical storage environments requiring high density and non-disruptive scalability.

40 universal FC ports, 24 active at 8Gb/s auto-sensing
680 Gbit/s bandwidth, 700ns latency, 68Gbit/s ISL trunks
Scales to 239 switches, certified 56 switches/7 hops
84W nominal power, dual hot-plug PSUs, 1U rackmount
0-40°C operation, 10-85% humidity, 311 BTU/hr
FL/F/E/M/U ports, Class 2/3/F, 2112-byte frames

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	NA-5120-0008
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	5100
Product Line	Brocade 5100
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Network & Communication

Line Speed	1, 2, 4, 8 Gbit/s full duplex; auto-sensing
Scalability	Full fabric architecture; 239 switches maximum; certified 56 switches, 7 hops
ISL Trunking	Up to eight 8 Gbit/sec ports per ISL trunk; up to 68 Gbit/sec per trunk

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

SAN Edge Deployment
Serves as cost-effective edge switch in midrange fabrics with 40 universal ports at 8Gb/s and Ports on Demand scalability from 24 to 40 ports, supporting full Brocade Fabric OS integration.
Data Center Expansion
Provides high port density in 1U form with 680 Gbit/s bandwidth and ~700 ns latency, enabling growth up to 239 switches for mission-critical storage requirements.
Enterprise Fabric Building
Supports ISL trunking to 68 Gbit/s per trunk and certified 56-switch fabrics over 7 hops, ideal for consolidating server connectivity in large-scale SAN architectures.
Power-Efficient Networking
Consumes 84W nominal with dual hot-pluggable PSUs and <2.5W per port, suited for dense environments with 0-40°C operation and 311 BTU/hr rating.

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Fabric Latency	~700 nanoseconds cut-through routing at 8 Gbit/sec

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

Data Traffic Types	Unicast and broadcast

Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload

Aggregate Bandwidth	680 Gbit/sec end-to-end

BTU Rating	311 BTU/hr at 80% efficiency
Input Voltage	85 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
Power Supplies	2 x 125W hot-pluggable PSUs (23-0000092-02)
System Power Consumption	Nominal 84W; maximum 91W

Physical Characteristics

Weight	9.34 kg (dual power supplies, no SFP)
Dimensions	Width: 42.88 cm; Height: 4.29 cm; Depth: 61.05 cm
Form Factor	1U rackmount, 19-inch EIA-compliant
Chassis Type	Non-port side to port side airflow; port side exhaust; back-to-front airflow; power from rear

Environmental

Acoustic Noise	65 dB(A)
Storage Humidity	10% to 95% non-condensing at 70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing at 40°C
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Interface/Ports

Interfaces	1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45
Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port, M-Port (Mirror Port); self-discovery (U_Port)
Fibre Channel Ports	40 ports, universal (E, F, FL, M, EX); 24 ports active

Brocade 5100 NA-5120-0008 40-Port 8Gb FC SAN Switch