What speeds are supported by this switch?

It supports 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, delivering aggregate 384 Gbps full-duplex throughput. Any eight ports can trunk for 128 Gbps ISLs, with 700 ns local latency and Dynamic Path Selection for optimization.

What is the scalability of the Brocade 6505 fabric?

Full-fabric architecture supports maximum 239 switches and certified 6000 active nodes; up to 56 switches and 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS fabrics. This makes it suitable for large enterprise SANs with growing node counts.

What security features are included?

Security includes DH-CHAP, FCAP switch authentication, FIPS 140-2 L2-compliant, HTTPS, IPsec, IP filtering, LDAP with IPv6, Port Binding, RADIUS, and RBAC. These ensure compliant, secure operations in enterprise environments.

What are the power and physical specs?

1U rack-mountable form factor with single hot-swappable power supply (optional redundant) and integrated cooling. Heat dissipation is 338 BTU/hr at 24 ports; vibration tolerance 0.5 g operating, 2.0 g non-operating.

How is management handled?

Features Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard, dynamic fabric provisioning, critical monitoring, and advanced diagnostics. Supports non-disruptive software upgrades and tools like 8192 dynamically allocated frame buffers for reliable performance.

EM-6505 - Brocade 6505 EM-6505 24-Port 16Gbps FC SAN Switch

Name: Brocade 6505 EM-6505 24-Port 16Gbps FC SAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: EM-6505
Price: 1492 USD
Availability: InStock

EM-6505 - Brocade 6505 EM-6505 24-Port 16Gbps FC SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 6505 (SKU: EM-6505) is a 1U entry-level Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise environments, offering configurable 12 or 24 ports via Ports on Demand (PoD). It supports 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps speeds with an aggregate 384 Gbps full-duplex throughput and low latency of 700 ns for locally switched ports. Key features include D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port; 8192 dynamically allocated frame buffers; and classes of service 2, 3, F. Scalability reaches full-fabric architecture with max 239 switches and 6000 active nodes. Security encompasses DH-CHAP, FCAP, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, IPsec, and more. Management tools like EZSwitchSetup wizard and advanced diagnostics simplify operations. It features a single hot-swappable power supply (optional redundant), 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation at 24 ports, and non-disruptive software upgrades. Ideal for private cloud, virtualization, and growing SAN workloads with low TCO.

12-24 ports via PoD, 384 Gbps throughput
2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds, 700 ns low latency
239 switches/6000 nodes scalability
FIPS 140-2, DH-CHAP, IPsec security
8192 frame buffers, Class 2/3/F service
1U form, hot-swap power, 338 BTU/hr

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Speeds Supported
Manufacturer part #	EM-6505
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	6505
Port Types	D_Port (Diagnostic), E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror); self-discovery
Scalability	Full-fabric architecture; max 239 switches; certified max 6000 active nodes
Product Line	Brocade Fabric OS
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Frame Buffers	8192 dynamically allocated
Management Tools	Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard, dynamic fabric provisioning, critical monitoring, advanced diagnostics

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility listed in sources; operates with Brocade Fabric OS fabrics

Best for

Entry-Level SAN
Provides 12-24 ports at 2-16 Gbps with 384 Gbps throughput for cost-effective scaling in small to mid-sized SANs using Ports on Demand.
Virtualized Environments
Supports up to 6000 active nodes and full-fabric with 239 switches, enabling high-density virtualization with low 700 ns latency.
Private Cloud Storage
Delivers enterprise security like FIPS 140-2 and management tools such as EZSwitchSetup for secure, reliable cloud deployments.
Growing Workloads
Offers 8192 frame buffers and dynamic path selection for optimized performance in expanding storage networks.

Power Supplies	Single hot-swappable power supply with integrated system cooling; optional redundant power supply
Heat Dissipation	338 BTU/hr at 24 ports

Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Vibration Operating	0.5 g sine, 0.2 grms random, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Vibration Non-operating	2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Brocade 6505 EM-6505 24-Port 16Gbps FC SAN Switch

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