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The Brocade 300 SAN Switch provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. Delivers up to 24 ports of 8 Gbps performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments.
Small SAN Affordability with Growth Capabilities
As the value and volume of business data continue to rise, organizations need technology solutions that are easy to implement and manage, and that can grow and change with minimal disruption. The Brocade 300 Switch provides small to medium-sized enterprises with SAN connectivity that simplifies their IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server deployments, and reduces overall storage costs.
The 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Brocade 300 provides a simple, affordable, single-switch solution for both new and existing SANs. To simplify deployment, the Brocade 300 features the EZSwitchSetup wizard and other usability and configuration enhancements, as well as the optional Brocade Access Gateway mode of operation. Moreover, it provides state-of-the-art performance and Ports On Demand scalability to support SAN expansion and enable long-term investment protection.
Build Your Entry-Level SAN on the Right Foundation
As the volume and value of your business data increase, a rapid-to-deploy, highly efficient, and easily managed SAN is a must-have. The Brocade 300 Switch offers SAN connectivity that simplifies network infrastructure, boosts system performance, maximizes virtual server deployments — and reduces storage costs.
Highlights
- Provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments
- Delivers up to 24 ports of 8 Gbps performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments
- Simplifies configuration and management with easy-to-use tools such as the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard, and is Microsoft Simple SAN-compatible
- Enables "pay-as-you-grow" expansion with Ports On Demand scalability from 8 to 16 or 24 ports in 8-port increments
- Offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as an NPIV-enabled Brocade Access Gateway that simplifies server connectivity in heterogeneous enterprise fabrics
- Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps capabilities and native operation with Brocade and Brocade M-Series fabrics
- Future-proofs investments by enabling organizations to use 4 Gbps SFPs today and upgrade to 8 Gbps SFPs when required
Simple, Flexible, and Scalable
- Scale easily from 8 to 24 ports with Ports-on-Demand (PoD)
- Operate seamlessly with existing Brocade switches through E_Port connectivity
- Manage multi-switch environments easily with Brocade Network Advisor
High-Performance Fibre Channel
- Give applications fast storage access with an optimized 8 Gbps Fibre Channel network
- Enable efficient resource management and LAN-free backup with SAN-based architecture
- Support 192 Gbps of uncongested throughput high-performance data transfers
