Brocade 5300 switch

An Enterprise switch for the most demanding environments 
The Brocade 5300 Switch combines 1, 2, 4, and 8Gb technology in configurations of 48, 64, or 80 ports in an efficient 2U design. The combination of port density, performance, and "pay-as-you-grow" scalability enables greater server and storage utilization while reducing complexity for virtualized data centers.
The evolutionary design makes it very efficient in regard to power, cooling, and rack density, enabling medium- and large-scale server and storage consolidation for greater cost savings and manageability. The Brocade 5300 also includes Adaptive Networking capabilities to provide the highest service levels for mission-critical data center applications.

Industry Leading performance and scalability 
The Brocade 5300 features a non-blocking architecture with as many as 80 ports concurrently active at 8 Gbit/sec (full duplex) with no over-subscription-providing an overall bandwidth of 640 Gbit/sec. This level of performance and connectivity is ideal for expanding virtual server environments. In addition, enhanced ISL Trunking can supply up to 64 Gbit/sec of balanced data throughput in a single logical link.
The high port density of the Brocade 5300 uniquely enables fan-out from the core of the data center fabric with less than half the number of switch devices compared to traditional 32- or 40-port edge switches. As a result, it can provide a single-domain solution that simplifies fabric management and reduces the data center footprint.
With capabilities such as Ports On Demand scalability from 48 to 64 or 80 ports, the Brocade 5300 also enables organizations to grow their storage networks when necessary, in a non-disruptive manner.
To support SAN extension, the Brocade 5300 enables servers and storage devices to reside up to 600 kilometers apart, helping organizations to implement the most sophisticated business continuance and disaster recovery initiatives.

Adaptive networking services
The Brocade 5300 utilizes Brocade Adaptive Networking services, a suite of tools for optimizing fabric behavior and ensuring ample bandwidth for mission-critical applications. These tools currently include QoS, Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation, and Top Talkers. For additional flexibility and value, the Brocade 5300 also provides Integrated Routing capabilities to connect switches in different fabrics.

Simplified deployment and management 
Brocade switches utilize cost-effective management solutions to optimize storage network resources, improve efficiency, and reduce cost of ownership. The EZSwitchSetup wizard is designed to simplify deployment. For multiswitch environments, Brocade DCFM Professional streamlines management and provides fabric-wide monitoring.

Key features and benefits 

• Delivers full 8Gb 1:1 performance for up to 80 ports in a single-domain, optimized 2U form factor
• Offers best-in-class port density and scalability for an enterprise SAN switch
• Protects existing device investments with auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8Gb capabilities
• Enables "pay-as-you-grow" capabilities with Ports On Demand scalability from 48 to 64 or 80 ports
• Provides Adaptive Networking services such as Quality of Service (QoS) to help optimize application performance in consolidated, virtual environments
• Improves energy efficiency by combining increased bandwidth with lower power consumption
• Utilizes the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard to simplify installation, and is Microsoft Simple SAN-compatible
  DCFM Professional included for fabric-wide monitoring and management
• Provides Fibre Channel Integrated Routing capabilities, enabling selective device sharing while maintaining remote fabric isolation

Brocade 5300 switch data sheet 

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