HD-6505-12-8G-0R - Brocade 6505 Switch

Name: HD-6505-12-8G-0R - Brocade 6505 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: HD-6505-12-8G-0R

HD-6505-12-8G-0R - Brocade 6505 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 6505 is an enterprise-class 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch delivering 384 Gbps full-duplex aggregate throughput in a compact 1U rackmount form factor. Supporting 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing speeds with SFP+ transceivers, the switch features 12 active ports by default with Ports on Demand licensing for cost-effective scaling to 24 ports. Key specifications include 8,192 dynamically allocated frame buffers, 2,112-byte maximum frame size, and ultra-low 700 nanosecond local switching latency. The switch supports universal port types (D_Port, E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, EX_Port) and integrates dual redundant 150W hot-swappable power supplies with 2+2 cooling redundancy. Designed for virtualized data centers and mission-critical SAN deployments, the 6505 scales to 239 switches in full-fabric architecture with maximum 56-switch certified fabrics. Power consumption reaches 80W maximum at full 24-port capacity with 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation.

24-port 16Gb Fibre Channel with 384 Gbps throughput
700 nanosecond local switching latency for low-latency SAN
Scalable 12-24 port licensing via Ports on Demand
Dual redundant PSU with 2+2 cooling for high availability
239-switch fabric scalability supporting 6,000 active nodes
1U rackmount form factor with 80W max power consumption

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	HD-6505-12-8G-0R
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	6505
Product Line	Brocade 6505
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Frame Buffers	8192 dynamically allocated

Network & Communication

Maximum Frame Size
Ethernet Speed	Fibre Channel 2/4/8/16 Gbps
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Center SAN Infrastructure
Provides 384 Gbps full-duplex throughput with 700 nanosecond local switching latency, optimizing mission-critical storage area network deployments requiring high-performance, low-latency fabric connectivity across virtualized environments.
Virtualized Server Environments
Supports up to 6,000 active nodes with 239-switch fabric scalability and universal port types (F_Port, E_Port, D_Port), enabling flexible connectivity for large-scale virtual machine deployments and dynamic workload migration.
Enterprise Storage Consolidation
Scalable 12-24 port configuration via Ports on Demand licensing allows cost-effective capacity growth without hardware replacement, supporting Class 2/3 service levels and 8,192 frame buffers for reliable storage traffic management.
High-Availability Fabric Networks
Dual redundant hot-swappable 150W power supplies with 2+2 cooling redundancy and Forward Error Correction (FEC) support minimize downtime, delivering 99.9% availability for transactional applications and critical database operations.
Multi-Tier SAN Deployments
Interoperability with Brocade 3XXX/4XXX/5XXX/6XXX switches and DCX backbones, plus Access Gateway mode supporting Brocade, McDATA, and Cisco fabrics, enables heterogeneous storage network architectures across enterprise infrastructure.

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Maximum Fabric Latency	700 ns locally switched ports; 400 ns FEC between E_Ports

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	Dual redundant hot-swappable 150W AC power supplies (one included base); 85-264V AC input, 47-63 Hz
Power Consumption	80 W maximum with 24 ports populated at 16 Gbps; 60 W empty chassis; 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation at 24 ports

Physical Characteristics

Depth	443.23 mm (17.45 in.)
Width	437.64 mm (17.23 in.)
Height	43.18 mm (1.7 in.)
Weight	7.82 kg with one PSU, 9.16 kg with two PSUs (without transceivers)
Dimensions	Height: 43.18 mm (1.7 in.); Width: 437.64 mm (17.23 in.); Depth: 443.23 mm (17.45 in.)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rackmount; back-to-front airflow (port-side exhaust), power from back

Environmental

Vibration	Operating: 0.5 g sine, 0.4 grms random (5-500 Hz); Non-operating: 2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random (5-500 Hz)
Storage Humidity	10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Network Ports	24 x 16Gb SFP+ ports (12 ports base active, 12 Ports on Demand); supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds; Port types: D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port

What is the maximum throughput of the Brocade 6505?

The Brocade 6505 delivers 384 Gbps full-duplex aggregate throughput across 24 ports. Eight external ports can be trunked for 128 Gbps dedicated Inter-Switch Link (ISL) capacity. This performance supports demanding virtualized data center and cloud storage workloads requiring high-bandwidth fabric connectivity.

Can the 6505 be configured with fewer than 24 active ports?

Yes. The 6505 ships with 12 active ports by default and supports cost-effective scaling to 24 ports via Ports on Demand (PoD) licensing. This allows organizations to start with lower initial investment and expand capacity without hardware replacement as storage demands grow.

What port speeds does the 6505 support?

The 6505 supports auto-sensing Fibre Channel speeds of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps on all SFP+ ports. This flexibility enables mixed-speed deployments and supports legacy 8 Gbps infrastructure alongside newer 16 Gbps devices within the same fabric.

How many switches can be connected in a Brocade fabric with the 6505?

The 6505 supports full-fabric architecture with maximum 239 switches. Certified deployments support up to 56 switches with 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS fabrics, accommodating 6,000 active nodes. This enterprise-scale scalability supports large multi-site storage networks.

What redundancy features does the 6505 provide?

The 6505 includes dual redundant 150W hot-swappable power supplies with 2+2 cooling redundancy. Forward Error Correction (FEC) adds 400 nanoseconds between E_Ports. These features minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation for mission-critical SAN deployments.

Is the 6505 compatible with non-Brocade switches?

Yes. The 6505 supports Access Gateway mode enabling interoperability with Brocade, McDATA, and Cisco fabrics. It also interoperates with Brocade 3XXX/4XXX/5XXX/6XXX switches and DCX/DCX 8510 backbones, supporting heterogeneous multi-vendor SAN architectures.

What is the power consumption and cooling requirement?

Maximum power consumption is 80W with all 24 ports populated at 16 Gbps, generating 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation. The switch includes dual integrated fans in each power supply with 2+2 cooling redundancy, minimizing data center cooling infrastructure requirements.

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