Brocade 300 24-Port Fibre Channel Managed Switch 8Gbps FC SAN Enterprise | Wty

Brocade 300 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch

An enterprise-grade 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch running Fabric OS, with all 24 8Gbps ports active and full zoning support — backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty and ready for SAN environments connecting servers to storage arrays. Note: SFP+ transceivers are not included.

Key Benefits

• 24 Active 8Gbps FC Ports: All ports operational at full 8Gbps throughput — no licensing required to unlock port count.
• Auto-Negotiates 2/4/8Gbps: Backward-compatible with older 2Gbps and 4Gbps HBAs and storage devices in mixed-generation SANs.
• Fabric OS: Industry-standard SAN OS with full suite of management capabilities including zoning, diagnostics, and firmware management.
• Zoning Support: Configure hard and soft zoning to control which initiators can access which targets.
• SNMP Management: Integrates with enterprise monitoring platforms for centralised SAN health visibility.
• Hot-Swappable SFP+ Slots: Replace transceivers without powering down — minimising disruption in production environments.

Performance in Use

The Brocade 300 is a proven Fibre Channel fabric switch widely deployed in enterprise data centres to connect server HBAs to SAN storage arrays (EMC, NetApp, HP 3PAR, IBM DS series, and others). With 24 active 8Gbps ports, it provides ample connectivity for mid-size SAN fabrics — enough to host multiple server-to-storage paths with port redundancy configured via your storage management platform.

Fabric OS delivers the management depth SAN administrators expect: zoning wizards, diagnostic commands, fabric watch alerting, and firmware upgrade paths. Auto-negotiation means you can connect a mix of older 4Gbps HBAs and newer 8Gbps initiators to the same fabric without per-port speed configuration. SNMP traps integrate with tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or PRTG for proactive alerting on port errors or link state changes.

For organisations expanding an existing Brocade fabric, adding a Brocade 300 as a secondary switch is straightforward — ISL uplinks can be configured between switches to create a larger unified fabric. For greenfield SAN deployments, the 300 provides a cost-effective entry point into enterprise FC infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Model	Brocade 300
Switch Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch (Managed)
FC Ports	24x 8Gbps (all active)
Speed	8Gbps FC (auto-negotiates 2/4/8Gbps)
Form Factor	1U Rack-Mountable
OS / Firmware	Fabric OS
Management	SNMP, Web Tools, CLI
Features	Zoning, ISL, hot-swap SFP+
Transceivers	Not included — buyer to supply
Warranty	12 months — Reboot IT

Is It Right for You?

Best For ✓	Not Ideal For ✗
Enterprise SAN environments (server-to-storage FC)	IP/Ethernet networking (this is FC only)
Expanding existing Brocade FC fabrics	Buyers who need 16/32Gbps FC speeds
Data centres connecting servers to SAN arrays	Environments without FC HBAs or storage
IT labs learning enterprise SAN administration	Buyers expecting transceivers to be included

Condition Grades

Grade	Description
A — Excellent	Minimal cosmetic wear. All ports functional. May have minor rack marks.
B — Good	Light scuffs from rack deployment. All ports fully tested and operational.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are SFP+ transceivers included?

No — SFP+ FC transceivers are not included and must be sourced separately. Ensure you purchase short-wave (SW) or long-wave (LW) FC SFPs appropriate for your cabling.

Does the switch require port licensing to activate all 24 ports?

All 24 ports are active as shipped — no additional port licences are required.

Can this switch be added to an existing Brocade fabric?

Yes. The Brocade 300 can be connected to other Brocade switches via ISL (Inter-Switch Links) to form a larger unified fabric. Ensure Fabric OS versions are compatible.

What are the shipping costs?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.