What are the supported port speeds and bandwidth?

Ports auto-sense 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps (1.063-8.5 Gbps full duplex), delivering 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth. ISL trunking supports up to eight 8 Gbps ports per trunk for 64 Gbps, with 700 ns maximum latency at 8 Gbps using cut-through routing and 2112-byte frames.

What management and security features are included?

Management access via 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band Fibre Channel, serial (RJ-45), and USB. Security includes DH-CHAP, FCAP, FIPS 140-2 L2, HTTPS, IPsec, IP filtering, LDAP/IPv6, RADIUS, TACACS+, RBAC, SCP, SFTP, SSH v2, SSL, port/switch binding.

What is the physical form factor and environmental specs?

1U 19-inch EIA rack-mount chassis (42.88 x 4.29 x 30.66 cm, 4.2 kg without SFPs). Operates 0°C to 40°C (32°F-104°F), stores −25°C to 70°C; non-port-to-port airflow with power from port side for efficient cooling.

What scalability and fabric capabilities does it offer?

Supports full fabric with 239 switches max (56 domains/19 hops on FOS). Classes of service: 2, 3, F. Frame buffers: 700 total, 484 max per port. Diagnostics include POST, RAStrace, FCping, pathinfo, port mirroring for reliable operations.

Is it suitable for large-scale SAN environments?

Yes, with 192 Gbps throughput, low 700 ns latency, and trunking for high performance. Certified for 56 domains/19 hops, it integrates as edge switch in core-to-edge topologies, protecting investments via auto-sensing speeds.

NA-320-0008MC - Brocade Brocade 300 NA-320-0008MC 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch

Name: Brocade Brocade 300 NA-320-0008MC 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: NA-320-0008MC

NA-320-0008MC - Brocade Brocade 300 NA-320-0008MC 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 300 (SKU: NA-320-0008MC) is an enterprise-level Fibre Channel SAN switch featuring 24 ports total, with 8-, 16-, or 24-port configurations via Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses. It supports E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, and FL_Port in switch mode, or 16 F_Ports and 8 N_Ports in Access Gateway mode. Port speeds auto-sense 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps full duplex, delivering 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and 700 ns maximum fabric latency with cut-through routing. ISL trunking enables up to eight 8 Gbps ports per trunk for 64 Gbps throughput. Management options include 10/100 Ethernet, in-band Fibre Channel, serial, and USB ports. Security features encompass DH-CHAP, FCAP, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, IPsec, and RBAC. The 1U rack-mount unit weighs 4.2 kg, operates from 0°C to 40°C, and supports full fabric scalability up to 239 switches. Ideal for entry-level SANs and core-to-edge deployments, it ensures low-latency, high-performance storage networking with non-disruptive diagnostics.

24 ports (8 active), scalable to 24 via PoD licenses
8 Gbps auto-sensing speeds, 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
700 ns latency, ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps per trunk
FIPS 140-2 security, DH-CHAP, IPsec, RBAC features
1U rack-mount, 4.2 kg, 0-40°C operating range
239-switch fabric scalability, Class 2/3/F service

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	NA-320-0008MC
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	Brocade 300
Diagnostics	POST, online/offline diagnostics, RAStrace logging, environmental monitoring, non-disruptive daemon restart, FCping, Pathinfo (FC traceroute), port mirroring (SPAN)
Scalability	Full fabric architecture with 239 switches maximum; Certified: 56 domains/19 hops (FOS), 31 domains/3 hops (M-EOS)
Product Line	Brocade 300
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Storage

Compatible systems

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Best for

Entry-Level SANs
Provides affordable foundation with 24 ports at 8 Gbps, scalable in 8-port increments via PoD, supporting up to 192 Gbps aggregate bandwidth for cost-effective storage connectivity.
Core-to-Edge Fabrics
Acts as edge switch in larger fabrics with full 239-switch scalability, 700 ns latency, and ISL trunking up to 64 Gbps per trunk for seamless expansion.
Virtual Server Deployments
Delivers non-blocking 8 Gbps performance in 1U form factor, auto-sensing speeds, and Access Gateway mode with NPIV for high-density virtualization.
Secure Enterprise Networks
Features FIPS 140-2 compliance, DH-CHAP, IPsec, and RBAC for protected SAN environments handling sensitive data.

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Frame Buffers	700 dynamically allocated, 484 maximum per port

Network & Communication

ISL Trunking	Brocade Frame-based Trunking; up to eight 8 Gbps ports per ISL trunk with license; up to 64 Gbps per ISL trunk
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload
Aggregate Bandwidth	192 Gbps: 24 ports × 8 Gbps data rate
Maximum Fabric Latency	700 ns with no contention, cut-through routing at 8 Gbps

Security

Security Features	DH-CHAP, FCAP switch authentication, FIPS 140-2 L2-compliant, HTTPS, IPsec, IP Filtering, LDAP with IPv6, OpenLDAP, Port Binding, RADIUS, TACACS+, RBAC, SCP, RPC, SFTP, SSH v2, SSL, Switch Binding, Trusted Switch

Physical Characteristics

Weight	4.2 kg (9.30 lb) without SFP/SFP+ media
Dimensions	Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in); Height: 4.29 cm (1.69 in); Depth: 30.66 cm (12.07 in)
Form Factor	1U, 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount

Enclosure Airflow	Non-port to port side airflow; power from port side
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Interface/Ports

Port Speeds	1.063 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, 4.25 Gbps, 8.5 Gbps full duplex; auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, 8 Gbps; optionally fixed speed
Management Access	10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel, serial port (RJ-45), USB
Fibre Channel Ports	24 ports total; Switch mode: 8-, 16-, 24-port configurations in 8-port increments via PoD licenses; E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, FL_Port; Access Gateway mode: 16 F_Ports, 8 N_Ports

Brocade Brocade 300 NA-320-0008MC 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch