BR-6505-12-0R, Brocade 6505 Switch, 24xPorts/12xActivated/12x8Gb SW SFP+

The Brocade BR-6505-12-0R is an enterprise-class switch tailored for high-performance data center integration and highly reliable enterprise connectivity. Designed for organizations demanding robust storage networking, this switch leverages Brocade Fabric Vision technologies to deliver enhanced monitoring, proactive diagnostics, and simplified management. Its compatibility with Brocade Network Advisor ensures central control of complex SAN environments, streamlining administrative tasks and reducing operational overhead. In data centers, the BR-6505-12-0R minimizes disruption with redundant components and ultra-low latency, optimizing mission-critical workloads and transactional applications. Enterprise connectivity is maximized through 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports supporting dynamic, scalable growth, future-proofing the network layer for evolving business needs. The switch’s management suite, including USB, Ethernet, and serial interfaces, guarantees operational flexibility and rapid deployment. Across Asian, European, African, and North American markets, the BR-6505-12-0R provides seamless migration paths and cost-efficient upgrades for distributors, systems integrators, and end users seeking advanced SAN performance and interoperability. Its integrated fan modules, hot-swappable power supply, and compact 1U size support both new deployments and expansion scenarios, making it a reliable choice for enterprise IT infrastructures worldwide.

Product Features Comparison

Model	BR-6505-12-0R	C1-WS3850-48T/K9	C1-WS3650-24PD/K9	C1-WS3650-24UQ/K9
Brand	Brocade	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	24 x 16G FC SFP+ (12 Active)	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks	24 × Multigigabit (100M/1G/2.5G/5G) RJ45 ports, 4 × 10G SFP+ uplinks
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps	176 Gbps	254 Gbps (Multigigabit model)	272 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	130.95 Mpps	68.45 Mpps	130.95 Mpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	640W (with PWR-C2-640WAC)	Up to 640W (with PWR-C2-1025WAC)
Stacking Capability	n/a	StackWise-480 (up to 9 units)	StackWise-160 (160 Gbps bandwidth)	StackWise-160 (up to 160 Gbps bandwidth), up to 9 units