What is the switching performance?

Delivers 384 Gbps end-to-end full-duplex bandwidth with 700 ns port-to-port latency (700 ns local, +400 ns FEC on E_Ports). Supports 2112-byte frames, Class 2/3/F services, and ISL trunking up to 128 Gbps with 8 ports.

What management features are available?

In-band over Fibre Channel, RJ-45 serial port, and Brocade Fabric OS with Fabric Watch, FDMI, FSPF, NPIV, SNMP, NTP v3. Diagnostics include D_Port loopback, POST, FCping, optics health, RAStrace for proactive monitoring.

What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?

1U rackmount: 437.64 mm W x 43.18 mm H x 443.23 mm D; 7.82 kg with one PSU. Single hot-swappable 80W PSU (redundant optional), 30-40W consumption, 338 BTU/hr at full load, back-to-front airflow.

What is the scalability of the fabric?

Full fabric up to 239 switches; certified 6000 active nodes, 56 switches/19 hops. Interoperable with Brocade 3XXX-6XXX and DCX backbones, supporting large-scale enterprise SANs.

What are the environmental specs?

Operating temperature 0-40°C; non-operating -25-70°C. Low power 30-40W ensures efficient cooling in dense racks, with hot-pluggable PSU for high availability.

X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6 - NetApp 6505 12-Port Switch

Name: X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6 - NetApp 6505 12-Port Switch
Brand: NetApp
SKU: X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6

X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6 - NetApp 6505 12-Port Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The NetApp Brocade 6505 12-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch (SKU: X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6) delivers enterprise-class performance in a compact 1U rackmount form factor. It features 12 active universal E/F/M/D ports supporting 16/8/4/2 Gbps speeds with included 16Gb SFP+ transceivers, scalable to 24 ports via Ports on Demand. Offering 384 Gbps end-to-end full-duplex bandwidth and 700 ns port-to-port latency, it handles high-demand SAN workloads efficiently. Full fabric architecture supports up to 239 switches and 6000 active nodes. Management includes in-band Fibre Channel, serial port, and Brocade Fabric OS with Fabric Watch, NPIV, SNMP. Power consumption is 30-40W with one hot-swappable 80W PSU (redundant option available). Dimensions: 437.64x43.18x443.23 mm; weight 7.82 kg. Ideal for virtualized environments, cloud deployments, and growing SANs with interoperability across Brocade switches.

12x16Gbps SFP+ ports, scalable to 24 via PoD
384 Gbps bandwidth, 700 ns low latency
1U rackmount, 30-40W efficient power use
Supports 239-switch fabrics, 6000 nodes
Universal E/F/M/D ports, 16/8/4/2G auto-sense
Brocade Fabric OS with NPIV, diagnostics

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	X-6505-12-16G-0R-R6
Brand	NetApp
Condition	New
Model	6505 12-Port
Diagnostics	D_Port diagnostics (loopback, traffic/latency); POST, FCping, Pathinfo, optics health, RAStrace, non-disruptive monitoring
Scalability	Full fabric architecture up to 239 switches; certified max 6000 active nodes, 56 switches/19 hops
Product Line	Brocade 6505
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Interoperability	Brocade 3XXX/4XXX/5XXX/6XXX switches, DCX/DCX 8510 backbones
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel fabric interoperability with Brocade switches/backbones; no specific server/OS lists found for this NetApp SKU

Best for

Enterprise SAN Expansion
Scales from 12 to 24 ports via PoD with 384 Gbps bandwidth and support for up to 239 switches in full fabric, ideal for growing storage networks.
Virtualized Data Centers
Provides 700 ns low latency and NPIV support for high-performance connectivity to virtual servers, certified for 6000 active nodes.
Cloud and Private Cloud
Energy-efficient 30-40W consumption in 1U form with Brocade Fabric OS diagnostics ensures reliable, low-TCO deployment in demanding cloud environments.
SMB to Mid-Market SAN
Compact design with 12x16G SFP+ ports and interoperability with Brocade 3XXX-6XXX switches suits cost-effective entry-level fabrics.

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Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps bandwidth; port-to-port latency 700 ns

Management Access	In-band over Fibre Channel; serial port (RJ-45); Brocade Fabric OS features including Fabric Watch, FDMI, FSPF, NPIV, SNMP, NTP v3

Power Supplies	1 x hot-swappable internal PSU (80 Watt); optional second PSU for redundancy
Power Consumption	30-40 W (normal to max); 338 BTU/hr heat dissipation at 24 ports

Physical Characteristics

Weight	7.82 kg with one PSU (17.25 lb); 9.16 kg with two PSUs (20.19 lb), without transceivers
Dimensions	Width: 437.64 mm (17.23 in.); Height: 43.18 mm (1.7 in.); Depth: 443.23 mm (17.45 in.)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rackmount enclosure; back-to-front airflow, port-side exhaust

Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-Operating Temperature	-25°C to 70°C

NetApp 6505 12-Port Switch

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