Product Description: DS-6510B
Full Part Number: DS-6510B
Manufacturer: Broadcom Inc. (formerly Brocade)
Overview
The Brocade DS-6510B is a high-performance, enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch designed to deliver the scalability, flexibility, and reliability needed for mission-critical storage environments. It is part of the Brocade Gen 5 Fibre Channel family and provides a 16 Gbps storage networking solution that supports the growing demands of virtualization, cloud architectures, and next-generation data centers.
Key Features
High Performance: Delivers 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance, providing high-speed data transfer and low latency for demanding applications.
Scalability: Offers 24, 36, or 48 ports in a 1U form factor, allowing organizations to start small and grow as their needs increase.
Advanced Diagnostics: Features Fabric Vision technology with advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and management capabilities to optimize performance and simplify troubleshooting.
Simplified Management: Managed through Brocade Network Advisor and CLI, offering an intuitive interface for configuration and management.
Energy Efficiency: Designed for power efficiency, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Flexible Deployment: Supports a variety of topologies, including point-to-point, star, mesh, and core-edge, for flexible deployment options.
Applications
Data Centers: Ideal for data centers requiring high-performance and scalable storage networking solutions.
Enterprise Storage Networks: Suitable for large enterprises needing robust and reliable storage connectivity.
Virtualization: Supports virtualized environments with high-speed connectivity and advanced management features.
Cloud Computing: Perfect for cloud storage architectures that demand scalable and flexible network infrastructure.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures reliable and high-speed data transfer for disaster recovery solutions.
Specifications
Port Configuration: 24, 36, or 48 SFP+ ports
Data Rate: 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps auto-sensing per port
Aggregate Bandwidth: Up to 768 Gbps
Scalability: Up to 239 switches in a single fabric
Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
Management: Brocade Network Advisor, CLI, SMI-S
Security: AES-GCM-256 encryption for data-in-flight, DH-CHAP (RFC 5056) for authentication
Diagnostics: Fabric Vision technology with monitoring, diagnostics, and health reporting
Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable power supplies
Power Consumption: Typical power consumption of 105W
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions: 1.71 x 17.32 x 12.13 inches (HxWxD)
Weight: 10.2 lbs (4.63 kg)
Warranty: Typically covered under Brocade's hardware warranty
Why Choose the DS-6510B?
Trusted Manufacturer: Broadcom (formerly Brocade) is a leading provider of storage networking solutions known for their reliability and performance.
High Performance: Delivers up to 16 Gbps per port, ensuring high-speed data transfer and low latency for critical applications.
Scalable: Offers flexible port configurations and supports up to 239 switches in a single fabric, making it easy to expand your network as needed.
Advanced Features: Fabric Vision technology provides comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics to maintain optimal network performance.
Energy Efficient: Designed to minimize power consumption, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of environments, including data centers, enterprise storage networks, virtualization, cloud computing, and disaster recovery.
By choosing the Brocade DS-6510B, you are investing in a powerful, scalable, and feature-rich Fibre Channel switch that will enhance the performance, reliability, and flexibility of your storage network infrastructure.