Brocade 6505 series 24 port switch, 12 port activation, 16Gb FC SFP+ SAN Switch - Used

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• The equipment is found to be not fit for purpose as described at the time of sale.

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The Brocade 6505 24-Port SAN Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch ideal for enterprise storage environments, featuring 12-port activation and support for 16Gb SFP+ optics. With scalable architecture and robust redundancy options, it offers cost-effective expansion and reliable connectivity for mission-critical SAN deployments.

Designed to support up to 384 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth and advanced diagnostics like ClearLink, this unit enables low-latency switching, ISL trunking, and seamless integration into Brocade Fabric OS environments. It is an efficient solution for scalable Fibre Channel networks, ensuring performance and control.

✔ Key Features & Benefits

✔ 24 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports with 12-port activation via POD licensing
✔ Auto-sensing speeds: 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps with full-duplex communication
✔ Frame-based ISL trunking with up to 128 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
✔ Hardware latency as low as 700 ns for locally switched ports
✔ Hot-swappable redundant power supply options and cooling fans
✔ ClearLink Diagnostic Ports (D_Port) and forward error correction supported
✔ Maximum fabric scalability: 239 switches, 6,000 active nodes

✔ Ideal Uses

✔ Scalable SAN environments in data centers requiring Fibre Channel backbone
✔ Medium-to-large enterprises needing high-throughput storage connectivity
✔ IT departments transitioning to 16Gb FC infrastructure
✔ Organizations consolidating Fibre Channel switches with high-density port requirements

✔ Specifications

✔ Model: Brocade 6505
✔ Ports: 24 x FC SFP+ (12 activated via POD)
✔ Performance: 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing
✔ Bandwidth: 384 Gbps end-to-end full duplex
✔ ISL Trunking: Up to 8 ports per trunk (128 Gbps)
✔ Latency: 700 ns (local), +400 ns with FEC
✔ Frame Size: 2,112-byte payload
✔ Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
✔ Redundancy: Optional second hot-swappable PSU
✔ Power Input: 85–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz
✔ Power Consumption: 80W (fully populated), 60W (empty chassis)
✔ Weight: 7.82–9.16 kg
✔ Dimensions: 437.64 x 43.18 x 443.23 mm
✔ Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC
✔ ✔ Condition: Used item with visible signs of previous use, including scuffs, scratches, or minor cracks. Device has been tested and is fully functional. These cosmetic imperfections do not affect the performance of the items.
✔ ✔ Warranty: 7 Day Return & Swop or Refund Policy only. No Warranty applicable.
✔ ✔ What's in the Box: Brocade 6505 SAN Switch, Power Cable