What is the performance capability of this switch?

Aggregate bandwidth is 544Gbps per chassis with nonblocking architecture. Fabric latency is less than 0.2µs via cut-through routing. Point-to-point bandwidth: 1700MBps full duplex on 8Gbps ports, 5100MBps on 20Gbps. Maximum frame size: 2148 bytes (2112 payload).

How scalable is the SANbox 5800V?

Supports multi-switch stacks up to 120 device ports using topologies like stack, cascade, loop, mesh. Stacking ports provide over 50Gbps additional bandwidth at 10Gbps, upgradable to 20Gbps non-disruptively. Expandable in four-port increments without hardware replacement.

What are the physical and power specs?

1U rackmount form factor (43.2 x 432 x 500mm, 6.8kg) with front-to-back airflow and optional rail kit. Single integrated power supply: 73W nominal, 83W max. Operates at 5°–40°C, 10–90% humidity, altitude 0–10,000 feet.

What media types does it support?

Hot-pluggable SFP+ for 8Gbps ports (shortwave 500m/2Gbps, longwave 10km; backwards compatible 4/2Gbps). Stacking uses XPAK optics/copper up to 2km at 10Gbps. ASIC buffering guarantees 16 credits up to 13km at 2Gbps.

Is it compliant with standards?

RoHS compliant, with certifications: UL/cUL 60950-1, EN60950, CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1, CE. Designed for enterprise reliability with nonshared per-port buffering and full fabric modes.

SB5800V-08A8 - QLogic SANbox 5800V Switch

Name: SB5800V-08A8 - QLogic SANbox 5800V Switch
Brand: QLogic
SKU: SB5800V-08A8
Price: 1535 USD
Availability: InStock

SB5800V-08A8 - QLogic SANbox 5800V Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The QLogic SANbox 5800V (SKU: SB5800V-08A8) is a stackable Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. It features 8 x 8Gbps universal auto-discovering ports, upgradable to 20 ports, plus 4 x 10/20Gbps stacking ports always active, enabling scalable fabrics up to 120 device ports across multi-switch stacks in stack, cascade, loop, or mesh topologies. Delivering 544Gbps aggregate nonblocking bandwidth and <0.2µs fabric latency with cut-through routing, it supports 2/4/8Gbps auto-negotiation and point-to-point bandwidth of 1700MBps on 8Gbps ports. The 1U rackmount chassis (43.2 x 432 x 500mm, 6.8kg) includes a single integrated power supply (73W nominal), front-to-back airflow, and hot-pluggable SFP+ transceivers compatible with shortwave/longwave optics and copper. Operating from 5°–40°C and RoHS compliant, it ensures reliable performance with ASIC-embedded buffering and universal port types (F_Port, E_Port, etc.). Ideal for cost-effective SAN expansion in SMB to mid-sized data centers.

544Gbps nonblocking bandwidth, <0.2µs latency
8x8Gbps ports upgradable to 20 + 4x10/20Gbps stack
Universal ports: F/E/FL Port auto-configure
1U rackmount, 6.8kg, front-to-back airflow
73W power, single PSU, RoHS compliant
5-40°C operation, 10-90% humidity noncondensing

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Featuring

Fabric Port Speeds
Manufacturer part #	SB5800V-08A8
Brand	QLogic
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SANbox 5800V
Media Type	Hot-pluggable SFP+ transceivers for 8Gbps ports; XPAK optics or copper for 10/20Gbps stacking
Port Types	Universal auto-discovering ports: F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, G_Port, GL_Port, TR_Port
Scalability	Multi-switch stack up to 120 device ports; supports stack, cascade, loop, mesh topologies
Product Line	SANbox 5800V Series
Product Type	Stackable Fibre Channel Switch
Fabric Latency	Less than 0.2µs with cut-through routing

Compatible systems

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Best for

SAN Fabric Expansion
Scales from 8 to 20 device ports per chassis and up to 120 ports in multi-switch stacks using 4x10/20Gbps stacking ports, supporting stack, cascade, loop, and mesh topologies for growing storage networks.
Enterprise Data Centers
Provides 544Gbps nonblocking bandwidth and <0.2µs latency with cut-through routing, ensuring high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity for mission-critical applications.
Cost-Effective Stacking
Always-on 4x10Gbps stacking ports upgradable to 20Gbps without hardware changes, delivering equivalent bandwidth of six extra 8Gbps ports for flexible, future-proof SAN deployment.
Storage Clustering
Universal ports auto-configure as F_Port, E_Port, etc., with 1700MBps full-duplex on 8Gbps links and compatibility with 2/4/8Gbps SFPs for seamless integration in clustered environments.

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Maximum Frame Size	2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)

Per-port Buffering	ASIC-embedded nonshared memory; guaranteed 16-credit buffer up to 13km at 2Gbps

Aggregate Bandwidth	544Gbps per chassis; nonblocking architecture

Fibre Channel Ports	8 x 8Gbps device ports upgradable to 20; 4 x 10/20Gbps stacking ports always on

Supported SFP Types	Shortwave/longwave optical and active copper; backwards compatible with 4Gbps/2Gbps SFPs

Point-to-Point Bandwidth	1700MBps full duplex on 8Gbps ports; 5100MBps on 20Gbps ports

Compliance Certifications	RoHS compliant; UL/cUL 60950-1, EN60950, CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1, CE

Maximum Transmission Range	Device ports 2Gbps: 500m shortwave, 10km longwave; Stacking 10Gbps: up to 2km

Network & Communication

Fabric Latency	Less than 0.2µs with cut-through routing
Aggregate Bandwidth	544Gbps per chassis; nonblocking architecture
Point-to-Point Bandwidth	1700MBps full duplex on 8Gbps ports; 5100MBps on 20Gbps ports

Power Supplies	Single integrated power supply
Power Consumption	73W nominal; 83W typical maximum

Weight	6.8kg (15lbs)
Dimensions	43.2 x 432 x 500mm (1.7 x 17 x 20in)
Form Factor	1U rackmount with optional rail mount kit; front-to-back airflow

Operating Altitude	0–10,000 feet (0–3,000m)
Operating Humidity	10–90% noncondensing
Storage Temperature	-20°–70°C (-4°F–158°F)
Operating Temperature	5°–40°C (41°F–104°F)

Interface/Ports

Port Types	Universal auto-discovering ports: F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, G_Port, GL_Port, TR_Port
Fibre Channel Ports	8 x 8Gbps device ports upgradable to 20; 4 x 10/20Gbps stacking ports always on

QLogic SANbox 5800V Switch