What speeds does the DS-200B Fibre Channel switch support?

The switch supports 1 Gbit/s, 2 Gbit/s, and 4 Gbit/s full duplex on all ports with auto-sensing capability. Maximum transfer rate and line speed reach 4 Gbps, suitable for entry-level to midrange enterprise storage networking.

Is the DS-200B a managed switch, and what layer does it operate at?

Yes, it is a fully managed Layer 2 switch. This allows comprehensive fabric management, zoning, and monitoring, with support for standards like FC-SW3 and 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers for optimal performance.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

The 1U 19-inch EIA-compliant rack-mount chassis measures 42.88 cm (16.88 in) width, 4.29 cm (1.69 in) height, 30.66 cm (12.07 in) depth, and weighs 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) without SFP media, fitting standard data center racks.

What power and cooling specs should I consider for deployment?

Heat dissipation is 195 BTU/hr maximum at 24 ports, with airflow of 23 CFM max (18 CFM nominal) in non-port to port-side direction. This ensures reliable operation in dense 1U environments with efficient thermal management.

What protocols and classes of service are supported?

Supports FC-PH-3, FC-SW3, FC-GS-2, and Class 2, 3, plus Class F for interswitch frames. These enable robust, secure SAN fabrics for backup, replication, and virtualization use cases.

DS-200B - Dell EMC DS-200B 24x4Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Name: Dell EMC DS-200B 24x4Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-200B
Price: 168 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Dell EMC Connectrix DS-200B is an enterprise-level Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for reliable storage area network connectivity. It features 24 universal Fibre Channel ports—starting with an 8-port base and expandable in 8-port increments—supporting 1, 2, and 4 Gbps full duplex speeds with auto-sensing. As a fully managed Layer 2 switch, it delivers 4 Gbps line speed and maximum transfer rate, with 700 dynamically allocated frame buffers (484 max per port). Compliant with standards like FC-PH-3, FC-SW3, and supporting Class 2, 3, and F services, it ensures robust interswitch communication. The 1U rack-mountable form factor measures 42.88 cm W x 4.29 cm H x 30.66 cm D, weighs 4.2 kg without optics, with 195 BTU/hr heat dissipation and 23 CFM airflow. Ideal for midrange SAN fabrics in data centers requiring scalable, high-performance storage linking for backup, replication, and virtualization.

24 universal FC ports, 8 base expandable to 24 at 1-4 Gbps full duplex
4 Gbps switching capacity, Layer 2 fully managed for SAN fabrics
700 frame buffers, supports FC-SW3, Class 2/3/F services
1U rack-mount, 4.2 kg, 195 BTU/hr max heat dissipation
Auto-sensing 1/2/4 Gbps ports for mixed-speed compatibility
23 CFM airflow, non-port to port-side for efficient cooling

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DS-200B
Brand	EMC
Condition	Refurbished
Model	DS-200B
Product Line	Connectrix
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Network Layer	Layer 2
Management Type	Fully Managed
Class of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (Interswitch Frames)
Supported Standards	FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-GS-2, FC-FLA, FC-FG, FC-SW3

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Entry-Level SAN Deployment
Provides scalable 24 universal ports starting at 8, supporting 1-4 Gbps full duplex for building cost-effective storage networks in small to mid-sized enterprises.
Data Center Edge Connectivity
Layer 2 fully managed switching with 4 Gbps capacity suits edge-of-fabric roles, linking servers to storage arrays with auto-sensing port speeds.
Backup and Replication
700 frame buffers and FC-SW3 compliance enable reliable Class 2/3 traffic handling for backup/restore and disaster recovery in SAN environments.
Virtualized Environments
1U form factor and low power (195 BTU/hr) integrate seamlessly into dense racks, supporting high I/O workloads with interswitch Class F frames.

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Frame Buffers	700 dynamically allocated; 484 maximum per port

Max Transfer Rate	4 Gbps
Switching Capacity	4 Gbps line speed

Depth	30.66 cm (12.07 in)
Width	42.88 cm (16.88 in)
Height	4.29 cm (1.69 in)
Weight	4.2 kg (9.3 lb) without SFP/SFP+ media
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount

Airflow	23 CFM maximum; 18 CFM nominal
Heat Dissipation	195 BTU/hr maximum (24 ports)
Airflow Direction	Non-port to port-side airflow

Interface/Ports

Port Speed Support	1 Gbit/s, 2 Gbit/s, 4 Gbit/s full duplex; auto-sensing capability
Fibre Channel Ports	24 universal ports (8-port base, expandable 8 at a time); supports 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/s full duplex

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