What port speeds does the Brocade 6505 support?

The switch supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds across 12-24 scalable ports, delivering 384 Gbps full-duplex throughput. Ports include D_Port (Diagnostic), E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port with self-discovery, ideal for mixed-speed SAN integration.

How scalable is the fabric architecture?

It uses full-fabric architecture supporting up to 239 switches and certified maximum 6000 active nodes. Ports on Demand allows non-disruptive scaling from 12 to 24 ports, with Exchange-based Dynamic Path Selection for load balancing across ISLs.

What security features are included?

Features include DH-CHAP, FCAP switch authentication, FIPS 140-2 L2-compliant, HTTPS, IPsec, IP filtering, LDAP IPv6, Port Binding, RADIUS, RBAC, SCP, SFTP, SSH v2, SSL, and Switch Binding for comprehensive SAN protection.

What are the physical dimensions and power options?

Dimensions: 437.64 mm W x 43.18 mm H x 443.23 mm D (1U); weight 7.82 kg (1 PSU) to 9.16 kg (2 PSUs). Single hot-swappable PSU with integrated fans standard; optional second for redundancy, 338 BTU/hr dissipation at 24 ports.

What management interfaces are available?

Management via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45), serial (RJ-45), USB port, and in-band over Fibre Channel. Supports Brocade Advanced Zoning (default, port/WWN, broadcast) for simplified administration in enterprise fabrics.

What are the environmental operating conditions?

Operates at 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), 10% to 85% non-condensing humidity, up to 3000 m altitude. Shock: 20 G operating, 33 G non-operating; vibration: 0.5 g operating, 2.0 g non-operating for reliable deployment.

BR-6505-12 - HP 6505 Switch

Name: BR-6505-12 - HP 6505 Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: BR-6505-12
Price: 792 USD
Availability: InStock

BR-6505-12 - HP 6505 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 6505 Switch (SKU BR-6505-12) is an entry-level Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Gen 5 Fibre Channel product line, designed for enterprise environments. It features scalable Ports on Demand from 12 to 24 ports supporting 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds, delivering up to 384 Gbps full-duplex throughput in a compact 1U rackmount form factor with back-to-front airflow. Key capabilities include full-fabric architecture scaling to 239 switches and 6000 active nodes, advanced zoning, and comprehensive security features like DH-CHAP, FCAP, FIPS 140-2, HTTPS, IPsec, and RBAC. Management options encompass Ethernet, Fibre Channel in-band, serial, and USB ports. It supports D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port with self-discovery, 2112-byte maximum frame size, 8192 dynamic frame buffers, and Classes 2/3/F. Power is provided by a single hot-swappable supply (optional redundant second), with 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation at 24 ports. Dimensions are 437.64 x 43.18 x 443.23 mm; weight 7.82-9.16 kg. Operating range: 0-40°C, 10-85% humidity.

12-24 scalable ports at 2/4/8/16 Gbps FC
Full-fabric: 239 switches, 6000 nodes max
Advanced security: DH-CHAP, FIPS 140-2, IPsec
1U rackmount, 338 BTU/hr at 24 ports
Ports: D/E/EX/F/M, self-discovery
384 Gbps throughput, 700 ns latency

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Featuring

Advanced Zoning
Manufacturer part #	BR-6505-12
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	6505
Port Speed	2/4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel
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 Gen 5 Fibre Channel
Product Type	Entry-level Fibre Channel SAN switch
Frame Buffers	8192 dynamically allocated

Compatible systems

Compatible with Brocade Fabric OS fabrics; certified for large SAN environments up to 6000 nodes

Lenovo Storage
Model: Various FC SAN
Integrated in Lenovo FC SAN solutions

Best for

Growing SAN Workloads
Scales from 12 to 24 ports at 2/4/8/16 Gbps with 384 Gbps throughput and Ports on Demand, supporting up to 239 switches and 6000 nodes for expanding storage demands.
Virtualized Environments
Delivers low latency (700 ns local) and Exchange-based Dynamic Path Selection for optimized performance in high I/O virtual server setups with full-fabric architecture.
Private Cloud Storage
Enterprise-class features like advanced zoning, extensive security (DH-CHAP, FIPS 140-2, IPsec), and 1U efficiency suit secure, scalable cloud SAN deployments.
Departmental Consolidation
Compact 1U design with single/optional redundant power and management via Ethernet/USB enables reliable consolidation of mid-sized SAN fabrics.

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Management Ports	10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45); Serial port (RJ-45); 1x USB port

Management Access	Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel, serial (RJ-45), USB

Security Features	DH-CHAP, FCAP switch authentication, FIPS 140-2 L2-compliant, HTTPS, IPsec, IP filtering, LDAP IPv6, Port Binding, RADIUS, RBAC, SCP, SFTP, SSH v2, SSL, Switch Binding

Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Maximum Frame Size	2112 byte payload

Power Supplies	Single hot-swappable power supply with integrated fans standard; optional second for redundancy
Heat Dissipation	338 BTU/hr at 24 ports

Physical Characteristics

Weight	7.82 kg (17.25 lb) with one power supply without transceivers; 9.16 kg (20.19 lb) with two power supplies without transceivers
Dimensions	Width: 437.64 mm (17.23 in.); Height: 43.18 mm (1.7 in.); Depth: 443.23 mm (17.45 in.)
Form Factor	1U rackmount; back-to-front airflow (port-side exhaust); power from back
Ports on Demand	Scalable from 12 to 24 ports

Environmental

Shock	Operating: 20 G 6 ms half-sine; Non-operating: 33 G 11 ms half-sine
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
Operating Altitude	Up to 3000 m (9843 ft)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating Temperature	–25°C to 70°C (–13°F to 158°F)

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