X-DCX8510-2148-R5 - NetApp DCX 8510-8 (up to 384 ports); DCX 8510-4 (up to 192 ports) Switch

Name: X-DCX8510-2148-R5 - NetApp DCX 8510-8 (up to 384 ports); DCX 8510-4 (up to 192 ports) Switch
Brand: NetApp
SKU: X-DCX8510-2148-R5
Price: 998 USD
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X-DCX8510-2148-R5 - NetApp DCX 8510-8 (up to 384 ports); DCX 8510-4 (up to 192 ports) Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade DCX 8510 Backbone Family delivers enterprise-class Fibre Channel switching for high-performance storage networks. The DCX 8510-8 supports up to 384 16 Gbps ports with 8.2 Tbps chassis bandwidth, while the DCX 8510-4 provides up to 192 ports with 4.1 Tbps bandwidth. Both models feature modular blade architecture, redundant active/standby processors, and support autosensing 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps speeds. Key capabilities include 512 Gbps per-slot bandwidth, up to 2.048 Tbps ICL bandwidth (DCX 8510-8), and support for NPIV, FSPF, and Dynamic Path Selection. Enterprise reliability includes non-disruptive upgrades, full-fabric architecture supporting 239 switches, and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance with AES-GCM-256 encryption. Ideal for midsize to large datacenter environments requiring consolidated SAN infrastructure.

Up to 384 16 Gbps ports with 8.2 Tbps bandwidth
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified with AES-256 encryption
Autosensing 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
Non-disruptive upgrades with redundant processors
Supports 239 switches, 6,000 nodes in full fabric
5.5W per port power efficiency at 16 Gbps

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	X-DCX8510-2148-R5
Brand	NetApp
Condition	Refurbished
Model	DCX 8510-8 (up to 384 ports); DCX 8510-4 (up to 192 ports)
Product Line	Brocade DCX 8510 Backbone Family
Product Type	Fibre Channel Backbone Switch
MAC Address Table	Certified maximum 6000 active nodes; 56 switches/19 hops (Fabric OS); 31 switches/3 hops (M-EOS)
Reliability Rating	Full-fabric architecture of 239 switches; Enterprise-class RAS with non-disruptive upgrades
Supported Protocols	Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), FSPF, IPoFC, NPIV, NTP v3, Port Fencing, RSCN, RCS, SNS
Management Interface	HTTP, SNMP v1/v3 (FE MIB, FC Management MIB), SSH, Brocade Advanced Web Tools

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel fabric for open systems and mainframe environments; Brocade Fabric OS

Best for

Datacenter SAN Consolidation
Consolidate multiple smaller switches into a single DCX 8510-8 backbone supporting 384 16 Gbps ports with 8.2 Tbps bandwidth, reducing operational complexity and power consumption in large enterprise datacenters.
High-Performance Storage Networks
Deploy for mission-critical storage environments requiring non-blocking fabric architecture, sub-microsecond blade-to-blade latency, and support for up to 6,000 active nodes across 239 switches in a full fabric.
Multi-Tier Storage Tiering
Support dynamic storage tiering with NPIV and Dynamic Path Selection protocols, enabling flexible allocation of 16 Gbps Fibre Channel bandwidth across heterogeneous storage arrays and virtual environments.
Secure Government/Financial Networks
Meet compliance requirements with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification, AES-GCM-256 encryption, and port fencing capabilities for regulated industries requiring certified secure network infrastructure.
Midsize Enterprise SAN
Deploy DCX 8510-4 half-size chassis with up to 192 ports and 4.1 Tbps bandwidth for growing enterprises requiring modular expansion without full-size backbone footprint.

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Processor	Redundant active/standby control processor modules; FreeScale 8548 1.2 GHz system processors

Ethernet Speed	16 Gbps Fibre Channel full duplex (autosensing 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps); FC16Gbps: 14.025 Gbps line speed

Compliance Certifications	FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant; AES-GCM-256 encryption; FCAP switch authentication

Power Consumption

Max Wattage	DCX 8510-8: 2242 W (384-port fully-loaded w/QSFPs); DCX 8510-4: 1195 W (192-port fully-loaded)
Power Supplies	Redundant power supplies (4 per DCX 8510-8, implied for DCX 8510-4)

Rack Units	Rack-mountable enterprise backbone chassis
Form Factor	Modular chassis; DCX 8510-8 single chassis; DCX 8510-4 half-size chassis

Operating Temperature	Environmental monitoring included; Non-operating: 2.0 g p-p, 5 to 500 to 5 Hz vibration

Interface/Ports

Status LEDs	Unicolor amber switch status LED (4 states); Bicolor green/amber port status LED (9 states)
Network Ports	Up to 2304 FC ports (multi-chassis); Up to 3072 FC ports with 16 Gbps blades
Interface Type	Fibre Channel ports: D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port; 16/32 ICL ports (QSFP/MTP) optical
Network Interfaces	Up to 384 FC ports (DCX 8510-8) using 32/48-port 16 Gbps blades; Up to 192 FC ports (DCX 8510-4)

What is the maximum port count and bandwidth for each DCX 8510 model?

DCX 8510-8 supports up to 384 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports with 8.2 Tbps total chassis bandwidth (6.1 Tbps universal ports + 2.1 Tbps ICL bandwidth). DCX 8510-4 provides up to 192 ports with 4.1 Tbps bandwidth (3.1 Tbps universal + 1 Tbps ICL). Both models feature 512 Gbps per-slot bandwidth.

Does the DCX 8510 support legacy Fibre Channel speeds?

Yes. The DCX 8510 family supports autosensing of 2, 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds. This enables seamless coexistence of legacy 2/4/8 Gbps infrastructure with new 16 Gbps deployments, protecting existing investments during migration.

What security certifications does the DCX 8510 hold?

The DCX 8510 is FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified and includes AES-GCM-256 encryption for data protection. It supports FCAP switch authentication and port fencing for secure fabric access control, meeting regulatory requirements for government and financial sectors.

How many switches can be connected in a single fabric?

The DCX 8510 supports full-fabric architecture with up to 239 switches and 6,000 active nodes maximum. This enables large-scale SAN consolidation while maintaining non-blocking performance and centralized management across the entire fabric.

What is the power consumption for a fully-loaded DCX 8510-8?

A fully-loaded DCX 8510-8 with 384 ports and QSFPs consumes 2,242 watts (7,654 BTU/hr). This equates to 5.5 watts per port, providing excellent power efficiency compared to legacy backbone switches and reducing datacenter cooling requirements.

Does the DCX 8510 support NPIV and virtual environments?

Yes. The DCX 8510 supports NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization), Dynamic Path Selection, and other advanced protocols enabling flexible virtual machine and storage allocation. This supports modern virtualized datacenter architectures with dynamic resource provisioning.

What management interfaces are available?

Management options include HTTP, SSH, SNMP v1/v3 (FE MIB and FC Management MIB), and Brocade Advanced Web Tools. Redundant active/standby processors enable non-disruptive firmware upgrades and continuous fabric availability during maintenance.

NetApp DCX 8510-8 (up to 384 ports); DCX 8510-4 (up to 192 ports) Switch

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