Brocade 6505 FC switch

Brocade 6505 FC Switch Highlights:

• Provides exceptional price/performance value, combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality in a 24-port, 1U entry-level switch
• The Brocade 6505 SAN switch enables fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 12 to 24 ports
• Leverages Brocade Fabric Vision technology’s powerful monitoring, management, and diagnostic tools to simplify administration, increase uptime, and reduce costs
• The Brocade 6505 specs help pinpoint problems faster and simplify SAN configuration and management with Brocade Network Advisor
• Simplifies deployment with the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard and supports high-performance fabrics by using Brocade ClearLink D_Ports to identify optic and cable issues
• Maximizes resiliency with nondisruptive software upgrades and an optional redundant power supply, making the Brocade 6505 price competitive for its features.

What is Gen 5 Fiber Channel(FC)?

Gen 5 Fibre Channel is the purpose-built, data center-proven network infrastructure for storage, delivering unmatched reliability, simplicity, and 16 Gbps performance. The Brocade 6505 SAN switch with Gen 5 Fibre Channel and Brocade Fabric Vision technology unleashes the full potential of high-density server virtualization, cloud architectures, and next-generation storage.