Brocade 6520 EMC EM-6520-48 DS-6520B 48*10/100/1000Mbps Active Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch, 128 Gbps per port (full-duplex)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Applications: Telecommunication

Certifications: FCC Class A, VCCI Class A, ICES-003 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 and more

Condition: NIB

Fan Modules: Hot-swappable fan modules for cooling efficiency and redundancy

Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable form factor

Port Configurations: Available in 24, 32, or 48 ports

Port Speeds: Supports 16 Gbps, 32 Gbps, and 64 Gbps FC port speeds

Protocol: Fibre Channel (FC)

Switching Capacity: Up to 128 Gbps per port (full-duplex)

brand name: Dell-EMC

communication mode: Full-Duplex

function: VLAN Support

model number: 6520

ports: ≥ 48

products status: Stock

switch capacity: 32G

transmission rate: 10/100/1000Mbps

Specifications

Below is a partial list of supported switches
Brocade	Brocade ICX 7250
Brocade	Brocade ICX 7750
Brocade	Brocade VDX 6740
Brocade	Brocade G610
Brocade	Brocade G620
Brocade	Brocade G630
Brocade	Brocade G720
Brocade	Brocade 6510
Brocade	Brocade 6520
Brocade	Brocade 6505
Brocade	Brocade 310
Brocade	Brocade 300
Brocade	Brocade X7 FC32-48
Brocade	Brocade X6 FC32-48
Lenovo	Lenovo B300
Lenovo	Lenovo 300E

Switches

Switches are networking devices that connect multiple devices within a local area network (LAN). They play a crucial role in directing network traffic and enabling communication between devices.

1. Connectivity and Port Density:

Switches offer multiple ports to connect devices such as computers, servers, printers, and other network devices. They come in various configurations, ranging from small switches with a few ports to large enterprise switches with hundreds of ports. The port density of a switch determines the number of devices that can be connected, enabling efficient network connectivity.

2. Switching Capacity and Performance:Switches are designed to provide high-speed and efficient data transfer between connected devices. They have a switching capacity that determines the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously. Higher switching capacities ensure faster data transfer rates and lower latency, resulting in smoother network performance and improved user experience.

3. Management and Features:

Switches offer management capabilities for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.They may support features such as VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) configuration, Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, link aggregation, and access control. Advanced switches also provide features like Layer 3 routing, Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, and network segmentation, enhancing network flexibility and control.

Compatible with these Dell Servers and Storage Arrays
Dell PowerEdge T-Series	T20 T100 T105 T110 (Gen I,II) T300 T310 T320 T330
Dell PowerEdge T-Series	T410 T420 T430 T440 T605 T610 T620 T630 T640 T710 Servers
Dell PowerEdge R-Series	R210 (Gen I, II) R220 R230 R300 R310 R320 R330 R410 R415 R420 R430 R510 R520 R530 R530XD
Dell PowerEdge R-Series	R630 R710 R715 R720 R720XD R730XD R730 R900 R905 R920 R930 Servers
Dell PowerEdge C-Series	C1100 C2100 C6100 C6220 Servers
Dell PowerEdge M-Series	M420 M510 M520 M610x M630 M710HD M830 M915 Blade Servers
Dell PowerVault M-Series	M1000e MD1120 MD1200 MD1220 MD3000i MD3060e MD3200 MD3200i Storage Arrays
Dell PowerVault M-Series	MD3220 MD3220i MD3400 MD3420 MD3460 MD3600f MD3600i MD3620f Storage Arrays
Dell PowerVault M-Series	MD3660f MD3800f MD3800i MD3820f MD3860i Storage Arrays
Dell PowerVault N-Series	NF600 NX300 NX400 NX3000 NX3100 NX3200 NX3300 Network Attached Storage

Product Description

Reliability and High Availability

Brocade switches are renowned for their reliability and high availability. They incorporate redundant designs, support hot-swapping, and automatic failover to ensure continuous network operation. Brocade switches also provide various fault-tolerant mechanisms and traffic management features to enhance network reliability and performance.

High Performance and Scalability

Brocade switches deliver excellent performance and scalability, making them suitable for various network environments. They support high bandwidth and low-latency data transmission, handling large volumes of data traffic. Whether in small enterprise networks or large data centers, Brocade switches provide fast and reliable connectivity.

Advanced Management and Security Features

Brocade switches come with powerful management and security features, enabling network administrators to easily configure,
monitor, and manage the network. They support various management interfaces and protocols, including command-line interface,
graphical user interface, and remote management capabilities. Additionally, Brocade switches offer advanced security
functionalities such as access control, authentication, and data encryption to protect the network against potential threats and
vulnerabilities.

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Inventory Last Updated: Aug 23, 2025

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