What modes can the Brocade 300 operate in?

Dual functionality: Full Fabric mode (FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port; optional E_Port) for standalone or multi-switch fabrics up to 239 switches, or NPIV-enabled Access Gateway mode (F_Port, N_Port) requiring 24 licensed ports to enhance scalability and simplify management.

What management options are available?

Includes EZSwitch Setup for quick deployment, Brocade Web Tools GUI, CLI, SMI-S, SNMP; optional Brocade Network Advisor. Standard software features Advanced Zoning, Adaptive Networking, and Diagnostic Tools; optional ISL Trunking, Fabric Vision.

What is the power and cooling setup?

Single fixed 75W AC 100-240V power supply (48W nominal, 57W max at 24 ports 8Gbps). Cooling via three 2+1 redundant non-hot-swap fans with non-port-to-port airflow, consuming less than 2.5W per port for efficiency.

What scalability features does it support?

Ports-on-Demand from 8 to 24, maximum 239 switches in fabric, 700 frame buffers, 2,112-byte max frame size, up to 8 ports per ISL trunk (optional license). Supports Classes 2/3/F service and unicast/multicast/broadcast traffic.

What interfaces are provided for management?

10/100 Mb Ethernet RJ-45, RS-232 RJ-45, and 1 USB 2.0 port for firmware storage. These enable local and remote access via Web Tools, CLI, and SNMP for comprehensive SAN monitoring and configuration.

3873AR1 - Lenovo Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch SKU 3873AR1

Name: Lenovo Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch SKU 3873AR1
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 3873AR1

3873AR1 - Lenovo Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch SKU 3873AR1 | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Lenovo Brocade 300 FC SAN Switch (SKU 3873AR1) is a 1U rack-mountable enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch from the Brocade SAN TOR Switches line. It features 24 Fibre Channel ports supporting auto-sensing 2/4/8 Gbps full-duplex speeds with 192 Gbps aggregated throughput and 0.7 microseconds local switching latency. FC port types include FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port in full fabric mode (E_Port optional) and F_Port, NPIV-enabled N_Port in access gateway mode. Management options encompass EZSwitch Setup, Brocade Web Tools GUI, CLI, SMI-S, SNMP, and optional Brocade Network Advisor. Standard software provides advanced zoning, adaptive networking, and diagnostic tools; optional features include ISL trunking and Fabric Vision. It supports up to 239 switches in fabric, 700 frame buffers, and classes 2/3/F service. Power via single 75W AC supply, with 2+1 redundant fans for cooling. Ideal for entry-level to core-to-edge SANs in server and virtualized environments.

24 ports, 192 Gbps throughput, 2/4/8 Gbps speeds
1U rack-mount, <2.5W/port power efficiency
Full fabric or NPIV Access Gateway modes
Up to 239 switches, 700 frame buffers
EZSwitch, Web Tools, CLI management
2+1 redundant fans, fixed 75W PSU

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	3873AR1
Brand	Lenovo
Condition	New
Model	Brocade 300
Product Line	Brocade SAN TOR Switches
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Optional Software	Full Fabric E_Port multi-switch fabric; ISL Trunking; Fabric Vision; Extended Fabric
Standard Software	Full Fabric mode standalone single-switch fabric; Access Gateway 24 ports licensed; Advanced Zoning; Adaptive Networking; Advanced Diagnostic Tools
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F inter-switch frames
Maximum Frame Size	2,112-byte payload

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility listed in sources; designed for SAN fabrics interconnecting storage, hosts, servers.

Best for

Entry-Level SANs
Provides affordable foundation with 24 ports at 8 Gbps and Ports-on-Demand scalability from 8 ports, supporting up to 192 Gbps throughput for small fabrics.
Core-to-Edge Deployments
Serves as edge switch in larger SANs with full fabric mode (FL_Port, F_Port) and optional E_Port for multi-switch connectivity up to 239 switches.
Virtual Server Environments
Delivers non-blocking 192 Gbps performance and NPIV-enabled access gateway mode to enhance scalability for demanding virtualized server deployments.
Data Center Consolidation
Offers energy-efficient 1U form factor with <2.5W per port, adaptive networking, and advanced zoning for optimized traffic in consolidated SANs.

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Maximum Frame Buffers	700 per switch

Network & Communication

Data Traffic Types	Unicast Class 2 and 3; multicast Class 3 only; broadcast Class 3 only
Data Transfer Rate	2.125 Gbit/sec, 4.25 Gbit/sec, 8.5 Gbit/sec line speed full duplex
Switching Capacity	192 Gbps aggregated throughput
Maximum Switches in Fabric	239

Power Supplies	One fixed 75 W AC 100-240 V IEC 320-C14 connector

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable with fixed rack mount kit

Cooling	Three 2+1 redundant non-hot-swap fans; non-port to port side airflow

Interface/Ports

USB Ports	1 USB 2.0 port
FC Port Types	Full Fabric mode: FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port; E_Port optional; Access Gateway: F_Port, NPIV-enabled N_Port
Management Ports	10/100 Mb Ethernet RJ-45; RS-232 RJ-45; USB for firmware storage
Fibre Channel Ports	24 ports
Maximum Ports per ISL Trunk	8 requires optional license

Lenovo Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch SKU 3873AR1

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Lenovo Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gb FC Switch SKU 3873AR1

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