What performance does this switch provide?

It delivers full 8Gb/s 1:1 non-blocking performance across ports, with 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth full duplex and 700 ns latency at 8Gb/s. This supports high-throughput storage traffic in enterprise environments, handling 2112-byte frames and up to 2048 buffers.

Is the Brocade 5100 rack-mountable?

Yes, it is a 1U rack-mountable SAN switch in an energy-efficient form factor. Designed for data centers, it consumes under 2.5W per port, with nominal 84W power and redundant hot-pluggable components for high availability.

What scalability options are available?

Ports on Demand provides pay-as-you-grow from 24 to 40 ports. It supports full fabric architecture up to 239 switches, 56 domains, and 19 hops, with features like Extended Fabric, Trunking, and Fabric Watch for expansive SAN deployments.

What Fibre Channel features does it support?

Universal ports handle E, F, M, EX, FL types with Classes 2, 3, F services. Fabric OS includes non-disruptive upgrades, management via Web Tools or Fabric Manager, and licenses for Fabric, Extended Fabric, and 8Gb FC.

What is the power consumption?

Nominal power is 84W, maximum 91W with 40 ports at 8Gb/s, and heat dissipation up to 311 BTU/hr. This low-power design under 2.5W/port optimizes cooling and reduces TCO in dense rack environments.

40-1000133-12 - Brocade 5100 Switch

Name: 40-1000133-12 - Brocade 5100 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: 40-1000133-12

40-1000133-12 - Brocade 5100 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 5100 is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN Switch designed for mission-critical environments with rapidly growing storage needs. It features 40 ports with 24 active at 8Gb/s speeds, supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. This switch delivers full 1:1 non-blocking performance up to 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth, ensuring low latency of 700 ns and high throughput for demanding SAN architectures. Ports on Demand scalability allows growth from 24 to 40 ports in 8-port increments without disruption. It includes redundant hot-pluggable components, Fabric OS features like Extended Fabric and Trunking, and energy efficiency under 2.5W per port. Ideal for data center consolidation, virtualization, and cloud deployments, it supports full fabric up to 239 switches, enhancing reliability and scalability for IT procurement teams managing high-density storage networks.

40 ports (24 active) at 8Gb/s FC speeds
680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth, 700 ns latency
1U rack-mountable with Ports on Demand scalability
<2.5W/port energy efficiency, redundant components
Supports 1/2/4/8 Gbps auto-sensing universal ports
Non-blocking architecture for mission-critical SAN

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	40-1000133-12
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	5100
Product Line	5100
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Network & Communication

Fabric Latency
Port Speed	8Gb/s
Total Ports	40 x Ports (24 Active Ports)
ISL Trunking	up to eight 8 Gbit/sec ports per trunk; up to 68 Gbit/sec per trunk

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Center SAN
Supports 40 ports with 24 active at 8Gb/s for high-density connectivity in expanding storage networks, delivering 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth.
Virtualized Environments
Provides non-blocking 1:1 performance and low 700 ns latency, ideal for high-density virtual apps requiring rapid data access.
Cloud Deployments
Rack-mountable 1U design with Ports on Demand scalability from 24-40 ports enables seamless growth in cloud storage infrastructures.
Enterprise Consolidation
Energy-efficient operation under 2.5W/port and redundant components ensure reliable consolidation of mission-critical SAN fabrics.

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Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload

Aggregate Bandwidth	680 Gbit/sec

Max Wattage	91 watts
Input Voltage	85 to 264 VAC
Power Supplies	dual power supplies
Power per Port	less than 2.5 watts
Nominal Wattage	84 watts
Input Line Frequency	47 to 63 Hz

Depth	61.05 cm (24.00 in)
Width	42.88 cm
Height	4.29 cm (1.69 in)
Weight	9.34 kg (20.60 lbs)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack Mountable SAN Switch

Environmental

Airflow	Maximum 29 CFM, Nominal 22 CFM
Operating Shock	20G, 6 ms half-sine
Heat Dissipation	311 BTU/hr
Storage Altitude	up to 12 km
Operating Altitude	up to 3000 meters
Operating Humidity	10% to 95%, non-condensing
Non-operating Shock	33G, 11 ms half-sine
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

Brocade 5100 Switch