Description
EMC Brocade DS-300B SAN Switch with 16x 4Gb SFPs. High-performance Fibre Channel storage networking for enterprise SAN environments and data centers.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EMC / Brocade |
| Model | Brocade 300 / DS-300B |
| Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Electrical Rating | 100–240V AC, 2.4A Max, 47–63Hz |
| Part Number | 100-652-541 |
| Serial Number (Example) | BRCALJ0618E06G |
| Regulatory Model | E13W-004 |
| Certifications | CE, UL, FCC, TÜV, VCCI, EAC, NOM, CCC |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CAN ICES-003(A) |
| Safety | Requires grounded connection |
| Assembly | USA (with US and Non-US components) |
| Revision | A02 |
Product Features
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Enterprise SAN Switch – Designed for scalable storage networking.
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16 × 4Gb SFP Transceivers Included – Ready for deployment.
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High-Speed Connectivity – Supports up to 24 Fibre Channel ports (active licenses may vary).
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Redundant Power Options – Reliable 100–240V AC input for global use.
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Compact & Efficient – 1U rackmount form factor.
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Certified Worldwide – CE, UL, FCC, TÜV, VCCI, and more.
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Seamless Integration – Works with EMC, Dell, NetApp, and other enterprise storage arrays.
General Product Information
The EMC Brocade DS-300B SAN Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed to provide reliable, scalable, and flexible storage networking for enterprise-class environments. Equipped with 16 × 4Gb SFP transceivers, this switch is ready for immediate deployment in data centers, enterprise SANs, and mission-critical infrastructures.
Supporting up to 24 Fibre Channel ports, the DS-300B ensures high bandwidth, low latency, and resilient connectivity for storage arrays, servers, and backup systems. With advanced Brocade Fabric OS features, it delivers intelligent management, zoning, and monitoring for simplified SAN administration.
Certified for international deployment (CE, UL, FCC, TÜV, VCCI, EAC, NOM, CCC), the Brocade 300 SAN Switch meets the highest standards for enterprise reliability. Its 1U rackmount design saves space while providing robust, scalable performance for evolving storage environments.
Ideal for organizations managing large storage infrastructures, virtualized workloads, and cloud integration, the DS-300B ensures consistent performance, seamless scalability, and enterprise-grade security.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EMC / Brocade |
| Model | DS-300B / Brocade 300 |
| Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Ports | 24 Fibre Channel ports (16 × 4Gb SFPs included) |
| Port Speed | 1/2/4 Gbps auto-sensing |
| Throughput | Up to 96 Gbps aggregated |
| Switching Latency | <700 ns |
| Management | Brocade Fabric OS, CLI, Web Tools |
| Electrical Rating | 100–240V AC, 2.4A Max, 47–63Hz |
| Certifications | CE, UL, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, RoHS |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CAN ICES-003(A) |
| Assembly | USA with global components |
| Revision | A02 |
Compatible Products
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Storage Arrays: Dell EMC, NetApp FAS, HPE 3PAR, IBM Storwize, Hitachi VSP
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Servers: Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem
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Operating Systems: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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SAN Infrastructure: Other Brocade switches (5100, 6505, 6510) and Cisco MDS series
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise SANs – Scalable and reliable storage networking.
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Virtualized Environments – High-throughput for VMware and Hyper-V.
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Data Centers – Low-latency connectivity for mission-critical workloads.
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Cloud Deployments – Integration with hybrid and private cloud storage.
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Backup & Disaster Recovery – Ensures fast, reliable replication and recovery.
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier Brocade SAN switches, the DS-300B provides:
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Higher port scalability – up to 24 Fibre Channel ports.
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Improved bandwidth with 4Gb SFPs included.
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Lower latency for virtualized and high-I/O environments.
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More advanced management with Brocade Fabric OS.
Against competitors like Cisco MDS 9124, the DS-300B stands out for its cost efficiency, ease of deployment, and wide compatibility with EMC storage arrays.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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EMC VNX / Unity storage arrays
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Dell PowerEdge rack servers
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Brocade 5100 or 6510 switches for higher throughput
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Fibre Channel HBAs (QLogic, Emulex)
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Rackmount UPS systems (APC, Eaton)