What is the performance throughput?

Delivers 384 Gbps aggregate full-duplex throughput. Trunking supports up to 128 Gbps per ISL across eight ports, with exchange-based dynamic path selection for load balancing. Latency is 700 ns for local ports, ensuring high efficiency in enterprise fabrics.

What management features are included?

Features EZSwitchSetup wizard for easy config, ClearLink diagnostic D_Ports, Quality of Service (QoS), and fabric-based zoning. Fabric Vision provides advanced monitoring, while Gen 5 tech includes dynamic path selection, simplifying administration and enhancing uptime.

What form factor and scalability does it support?

1U rack-mount design with redundant cooling. Scales to full-fabric with max 239 switches, 6,000 nodes, 56 switches/19 hops certified. Frame buffers: 8,192; max frame size: 2,112 bytes, supporting large-scale enterprise deployments.

Is it compatible with existing SANs?

Yes, auto-senses 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds for integration with legacy FC environments. Supports Brocade Fabric OS features like Advanced Zoning and Dynamic Fabric Provisioning, ensuring seamless connectivity in mixed-speed fabrics.

What reliability features are provided?

Gen 5 Fibre Channel with Fabric Vision for diagnostics, exchange-based load balancing, and low power per port (<3.3W at 16Gbps). Redundant power/fan options and 2+2 cooling ensure high availability for mission-critical storage networks.

249824X - IBM 249824X Brocade 6505 12-24 Ports 8/16Gb SAN Switch

Name: IBM 249824X Brocade 6505 12-24 Ports 8/16Gb SAN Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 249824X
Price: 1615 USD
Availability: InStock

249824X - IBM 249824X Brocade 6505 12-24 Ports 8/16Gb SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM Brocade SAN Switch 8/16Gb 12/24-port configurable (SKU 249824X) delivers enterprise-class Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor. It features 12 active ports base, expandable to 24 via Ports on Demand, supporting 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds per port for seamless integration into existing SANs. Aggregate throughput reaches 384 Gbps full-duplex, with trunking up to 128 Gbps across eight ports. Key management includes EZSwitchSetup wizard, ClearLink D_Ports, QoS, and fabric zoning. Fabric Vision enhances monitoring, while exchange-based dynamic path selection optimizes load balancing. Ideal for growing workloads in virtualized environments, it scales to 239-switch fabrics with 6,000 nodes, ensuring high availability via redundant cooling and low latency of 700 ns. Supports E/F/M/D ports for flexible connectivity in data centers.

12-24 configurable 8/16Gb FC ports, scalable on demand
384 Gbps full-duplex throughput with 128 Gbps ISL trunking
1U rack-mount with Gen 5 FC and Fabric Vision tech
Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing for legacy integration
EZSwitchSetup, D_Ports, QoS for simplified management
Dynamic path selection for load-balanced fabrics

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	249824X
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Scalability	Full-fabric architecture with a maximum of 239 switches
Product Line	Brocade
Product Type	SAN Switch
Certified Maximum	6000 active nodes; 56 switches, 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS fabrics
Management Features	EZSwitchSetup wizard; ClearLink diagnostic ports (D_Ports); Quality of Service (QoS); Fabric-based zoning
Technology Features	Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology; Fabric Vision technology; Exchange-based dynamic path selection for load balancing

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Best for

Enterprise SAN Expansion
Scales from 12 to 24 ports on demand with 8/16Gb speeds and 384 Gbps throughput, supporting up to 239-switch fabrics for growing storage networks.
Virtualized Environments
Gen 5 FC technology with dynamic path selection and Fabric Vision ensures low-latency performance and load balancing for VMware or hyper-converged setups.
Data Center Consolidation
1U form factor with trunking up to 128 Gbps ISLs consolidates connectivity efficiently, using QoS and zoning for reliable multi-tenant fabrics.
High Availability Fabrics
Features ClearLink diagnostics and redundant cooling minimize downtime, with 700 ns latency for mission-critical applications.

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ISL Trunking	Frame-based Trunking with up to eight 16 Gbps ports per ISL trunk; up to 128 Gbps per ISL trunk
Trunking Capacity	Any eight ports trunked for 128 Gbps ISLs
Maximum Frame Size	2112 byte payload
Fibre Channel Speed	8Gb/16Gb; Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds
Aggregate Throughput	384 Gbps full-duplex

Power Supplies	Single power supply standard, optional second for redundancy

Height	1U
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount

Interface/Ports

Ports Configurable	12 active base; Up to 24 ports on demand
Quantity of Expansion Slots	12
Fixed Ports/Expansion Slot Details	12 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slots; Configurable up to 24 ports

IBM 249824X Brocade 6505 12-24 Ports 8/16Gb SAN Switch