Networking Device, Storage
Brocade 300 Fibre Channel Switch Cabling Solution
Oct
Brocade 300 is 24-Port, 8-Gbit/sec Fibre Channel switches for entry and midrange Enterprise SANs. This article introduces third-party compatible Transceiver and Optical Cabling Solution for Brocade 300 SAN Switch.
Brocade 300 Switch Overview
The 8 Gbps Fiber Channel Brocade 300 provides a simple, cost-effective single-switch solution for new SANs and existing SANs. To simplify deployment, the Brocade 300 has the EZSwitchSetup wizard and other usability and configuration enhancements, as well as the optional Brocade Access Gateway operating mode. In addition, it provides state-of-the-art performance and port-on-demand (PoD) scalability to support SAN expansion and long-term investment protection.
Brocade 300 Fibre Channel Switch Features
• Highly Affordable SAN Technology
The Brocade 300 provides exceptional performance and functionality at an entry-level cost. It combines auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput with features that greatly enhance fabric operation. The Brocade 300 provides these capabilities while consuming less than 2.5 watts of power per port for exceptional power and cooling efficiency.
The Brocade 300 features a non-blocking architecture with as many as 24 ports concurrently active at 8 Gbps (full duplex) with no over-subscription—providing an overall bandwidth of 192 Gbps. In addition, enhanced Brocade ISL Trunking enables a single logical high-speed trunk capable of up to 64 Gbps of throughput.
• Simplified Management
Brocade 300 setup and configuration is simplified with the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard, which makes switch configuration, deployment, and management an easy three-step point-and-click process. For multiswitch environments, Brocade DCFM Professional streamlines management and provides fabric-wide monitoring. The Brocade 300, which is Microsoft Simple SAN-compatible, also supports a USB port that increases serviceability and error logging by facilitating firmware upgrades and downloads of system log files.
• Fast And Easy Scalability
The Brocade 300 is easy to deploy, manage, and integrate into both new and existing IT environments. With capabilities such as Ports On Demand scalability from 8 to 16 or 24 ports, the Brocade 300 enables organizations to grow their storage networks when necessary, in a non-disruptive manner. In addition, organizations can initially deploy 4 Gbps SFPs and upgrade to 8 Gbps SFP+ when desired.
• Advanced Connectivity Options
The Brocade 300 can be deployed as a full-fabric switch or as a Brocade Access Gateway, which provides server connectivity into any SAN (the default mode setting is a switch). Access Gateway mode utilizes N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) switch standards to present servers as logical devices directly to the core of SAN fabrics. Attaching through NPIV-enabled switches and directors, the Brocade 300 in Access Gateway mode can connect to Brocade, McDATA, or other SAN fabrics.
Brocade Optical Transceiver Modules
Brocade 8 Gbps switches require Brocade optical transceiver modules, which are available in multiple models to satisfy a wide range of speed and distance requirements. These Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules are optimized for Brocade 8 Gbps products to maximize performance, reduce power consumption, and help ensure the highest availability of mission-critical applications.
Industry Standards Compliance
Brocade products conform to industry standards in a manner consistent with accepted engineering practices and procedures.
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.
Brocade 300 Fibre Channel Switch Components and connectors
Transceiver and Optical Cabling Solutions for Brocade 300 Fibre Channel Switch
Brocade 300 Switch features 4G FC SFP, 8G FC SFP+ ports and supports a wide line of Fibre channel SFP transceiver, and optical fiber cables. The following tables list the supported SFPs and fiber cables on the Brocade 300 FC SAN Switch Series. This table will help you to configure the right optics for your Brocade 300 Switch.
| Part Number | Description |
| XBR-000163-C | Brocade XBR-000163 Compatible 8GFC SWL SFP+ Transceiver |
| XBR-000164-C | Brocade XBR-000164 Compatible 8GFC SWL SFP+ Transceiver (8-pack) |
| XBR-000153-C | Brocade XBR-000153 Compatible 8GFC LWL 10km SFP+ Transceiver |
| XBR-000172-C | Brocade XBR-000172 Compatible 8GFC LWL 10km SFP+ Transceiver (8-pack) |
| XBR-000174-C | Brocade XBR-000174 Compatible 8GFC ELWL 25km SFP+ Transceiver |
| XBR-000139-C | Brocade XBR-000139 Compatible 4G FC SWL SFP Transceiver |
| XBR-000141-C | Brocade XBR-000141 Compatible 4G FC SWL SFP Transceiver (8-pack) |
| XBR-000158-C | Brocade XBR-000158 Compatible 4G FC SWL SFP Transceiver (128-bulk pack) |
| XBR-000142-C | Brocade XBR-000142 Compatible 4G FC LWL 4km SFP Transceiver |
| XBR-000143-C | Brocade XBR-000143 Compatible 4G FC LWL 4km SFP Transceiver |
| XBR-000144-C | Brocade XBR-000144 Compatible 4G FC LWL 10km SFP Transceiver |
| XBR-000157-C | Brocade XBR-000157 Compatible 4G FC LWL 10km SFP Transceiver(8-pack) |
| XBR-000146-C | Brocade XBR-000146 Compatible 4G FC ELWL 30km SFP Transceiver |
| 57-1000117-01-C | Brocade 57-1000117-01 Compatible 8GFC SWL SFP+ Transceiver |
| 57-1000027-02-C | Brocade 57-1000027-02 Compatible 8GFC LWL 10km SFP+ Transceiver |
| 57-000080-01-C | Brocade 57-000080-01 Compatible 8GFC ELWL 25km SFP+ Transceiver |
| 57-1000013-01-C | Brocade 57-1000013-01 Compatible 4G FC SWL SFP Transceiver |
| 57-1000014-01-C | Brocade 57-1000014-01 Compatible 4G FC LWL 4km SFP Transceiver |
| 57-1000015-01-C | Brocade 57-1000015-0 Compatible 4G FC LWL 10km SFP Transceiver |
| 57-1000020-01-C | Brocade 57-1000020-01 Compatible 4G FC ELWL 30km SFP Transceiver |
| Fiber Optial Cable Solution | |
| LC-LC-OM2-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm OM2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM3-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G OM3 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OM4-DxM | Multimode 50/125μm 10G/40G OM4 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OS2-DxM | Singlemode 9/125μm OS2 Duplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
| LC-LC-OS2-SxM | Singlemode 9/125μm OS2 Simplex LC/LC Fiber Cable (1m-50m or Custom Length) |
Conclusion
The Brocade 300 SAN switch is an 8Gbit / s Fibre Channel switch that provides a cost-effective entry-level solution for the edge of small SANs or large SANs. It provides small and medium-sized businesses with an ideal way to simplify IT infrastructure, improve system performance, and maximize virtual server deployment value.
The Transceiver and Optical Cabling Solutions listed in the tables are manufactured by industry standards and the MSA (Multi-Source Agreement). More importantly, you could order them with high quality and 100% compatibility at an affordable price from Optcore, and save your money on overpriced optics. Optcore recommends IT manager choosing the compatible transceiver module and optical cabling solution from 3rd party vendor, and will be glad to offer our expertise in choosing the fiber network gears that best meets your needs.
Note: All trademarks, product, company names, images mentioned are the property of their respective owners and used for comparative purposes only. All the recommended transceivers and cables are from 3rd Party vendor, they are NOT OEM products and are NOT certified or endorsed by OEM.
