What is the performance and bandwidth capacity?

Aggregate bandwidth reaches 1360 Gb/s (80 ports x 8.5 Gb/s line rate x 2 full duplex). Max latency is 700 ns on locally switched ports with no contention using cut-through routing at 8 Gb/s; supports 2112-byte payloads and 1460 dynamically allocated frame buffers (268 max per port).

What power and redundancy features does it offer?

Dual redundant hot-pluggable power supplies with C13 inlet, 85-264 VAC input, 47-63 Hz, max 38A inrush; nominal 260W consumption, 275W maximum with 80 ports at 8 Gb/s. Ensures high availability without service interruptions.

What are the physical dimensions and environmental specs?

2U rackmount form factor: 42.88 cm W x 8.60 cm H x 61.05 cm D, 15.6 kg with dual PSUs (no media). Operating temp 0-40°C, storage -25-70°C; shock 20G operating, vibration 0.5g; airflow 44-609 CFM non-port to port-side.

What fabric scalability does it support?

Certified for single FOS fabric: 56 domains, 19 hops; M-EOS: 31 domains, 3 hops. Supports FC-PH-3, FC-GS-2, FC-SW3 protocols, unicast/multicast/broadcast, and ISL trunking up to 68 Gb/s per trunk for large-scale deployments.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Safety: UL 60950, CSA 60950; EMI: FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A; also Australia/New Zealand compliant. Ensures regulatory adherence in global enterprise data centers.

DS-5300B - EMC DS-5300B 80x8Gb/s Ports Fibre Channel Director Switch

Name: EMC DS-5300B 80x8Gb/s Ports Fibre Channel Director Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-5300B
Price: 4205 USD
Availability: InStock

DS-5300B - EMC DS-5300B 80x8Gb/s Ports Fibre Channel Director Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The EMC Connectrix DS-5300B is a director-class Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for enterprise environments with rapidly growing storage needs. It features 80 universal ports (48 base + 16-port increments) supporting 2.125, 4.25, and 8.5 Gb/s speeds in full duplex, delivering 1360 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth. Port types include FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port, E_Port, and EX_Port for flexible fabric connectivity. With low latency of 700 ns on locally switched ports and support for FC-SW3 protocols, it ensures reliable performance in unicast, multicast, and broadcast traffic. The 2U rackmount chassis includes dual redundant hot-pluggable power supplies (260W nominal, 275W max), non-port to port-side airflow, and weighs 15.6 kg. Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 40°C. Certified for up to 56 domains in FOS fabric, it scales seamlessly for midrange to large SANs with non-disruptive upgrades.

80 universal FC ports, 8 Gb/s, 1360 Gb/s bandwidth
Dual redundant hot-plug PSUs, 260W nominal
2U rackmount, 15.6 kg, 0-40°C operation
700 ns latency, 56 domains/19 hops fabric
FC-SW3 protocols, EX_Port routing support
1460 frame buffers, 2112-byte payload

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DS-5300B
Brand	EMC
Condition	Refurbished
Model	DS-5300B
Product Line	Connectrix B-Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Certified Maximum	Single FOS fabric: 56 domains, 19 hops; Single M-EOS fabric: 31 domains, 3 hops
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (Interswitch Frames)
Supported Protocols	FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-GS-2, FC-FLA, FC-FG, FC-SW3
Compliance Certifications	Safety: UL 60950, CSA No. 60950; EMI: FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A; Australia/New Zealand

Compatible systems

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Best for

Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Scales to 80 universal ports at 8 Gb/s with 1360 Gb/s bandwidth, supporting up to 56 domains and 19 hops in FOS fabric for large-scale storage connectivity.
Data Center Consolidation
Provides 48-port base with 16-port increments and low 700 ns latency, enabling efficient consolidation of mission-critical storage environments.
High-Density Switching
Delivers full line-speed switching across 80 ports in a compact 2U form factor with dual redundant power for reliable, dense deployments.
Storage Virtualization
Supports FC-SW3 protocols, EX_Ports for routing, and 2112-byte frames, facilitating virtualization and integrated routing in SAN infrastructures.

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EMC Enterprise Drives

Frame Buffers	1,460 dynamically allocated, 268 maximum per port

Network & Communication

Ethernet Speed	2.125 Gb/s, 4.25 Gb/s, 8.50 Gb/s line speed, full duplex
Data Traffic Types	Fabric switches supporting unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast
Maximum Frame Size	2,112-byte payload
Aggregate Bandwidth	1360 Gb/s: 80 ports × 8.5 Gb/s (line rate) × 2 (full duplex)
Maximum Fabric Latency	Locally switched ports 700 ns with no contention, cut-through routing at 8 Gb/s between locally switched groups

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	Dual redundant hot-pluggable; Power Inlet C13; Input Voltage 85 to 264 VAC nominal; Frequency 47 to 63 Hz; Inrush Current Maximum of 38 amps for period between 10 to 150 ms at 50° C
Power Consumption	Nominal 260 watts; maximum 275 watts with 80 ports at 8 Gb/s

Physical Characteristics

Weight	15.6 kg (34.4 lb) with dual power supplies, without SFP/SFP+ media
Dimensions	Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in); Height: 8.60 cm (3.4 in); Depth: 61.05 cm (24.00 in)
Form Factor	2U rackmount, 19-inch EIA-compliant, non-port to port-side airflow

Environmental

Shock	Operating: 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine; Non-operating: Half-sine, 33G 11 ms, 3/eg Axis
Airflow	Maximum 609 CFM (cu. ft./min); nominal 44 CFM
Vibration	Operating: 0.5 g sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz; Non-operating: 2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz
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 Types	FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror Port), E_Port, EX_Port (Fibre Channel Integrated Routing); self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port); optional port type control
Fibre Channel Ports	80 universal (E, F, M, FL, or N) ports; 48-port base with 16-port increments

EMC DS-5300B 80x8Gb/s Ports Fibre Channel Director Switch