Description
EMC Brocade DS-5300B SAN Switch with 80x 10G SFPs. High-performance 80-port Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage and data center networks.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EMC / Brocade Communications Systems |
| Model | Brocade 5300 / DS-5300B |
| Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Ports | 80 Fibre Channel ports (with 80 × 10G SFPs included) |
| Electrical Rating | 100–240V AC, 4A Max, 47–63Hz |
| Certifications | CE, UL, TÜV, FCC Class A, VCCI-A, CSA, EAC, NOM, CCC |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR Class A, CAN ICES-003(A) |
| Safety | Requires grounded connection |
| Assembly | USA (using US and Non-US components) |
| RoHS | D33D96 |
| Label Codes | BRO-Brocade5300(A), Rev. info on device |
Product Features
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Enterprise SAN Switch – High-density 80-port Fibre Channel switch.
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80 × 10G SFPs Included – Fully populated for immediate deployment.
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10Gb Fibre Channel Connectivity – Ensures high throughput and low latency.
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Massive Scalability – Designed for enterprise data centers and storage fabrics.
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Reliable Power – Supports wide-range AC input (100–240V).
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Rackmount Design – 1U/2U enterprise form factor for efficient space use.
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Global Certification – CE, UL, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, CSA, RoHS compliant.
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Seamless Integration – Compatible with EMC, Dell, NetApp, HPE, and IBM storage solutions.
General Product Information
The EMC Brocade DS-5300B SAN Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch built for large-scale enterprise storage networking. With 80 ports and 80 × 10G SFPs included, this switch delivers unmatched port density, scalability, and throughput, making it a cornerstone for enterprise data centers, SAN fabrics, and mission-critical storage environments.
Supporting 10Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, the DS-5300B ensures ultra-low latency, maximum throughput, and resilient performance for high-bandwidth workloads such as virtualization, cloud integration, and enterprise backup/recovery systems. Its modular, rackmount design makes deployment efficient while minimizing rack space usage.
Certified with CE, UL, FCC, TÜV, CSA, RoHS, and more, this switch meets strict global compliance standards, guaranteeing reliability and safety across enterprise deployments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with EMC storage arrays, Dell servers, NetApp, HPE, and IBM systems, it offers unmatched compatibility.
For enterprises looking to build or expand large SAN fabrics, the EMC Brocade DS-5300B offers the perfect blend of scalability, performance, and enterprise-grade reliability.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EMC / Brocade |
| Model | DS-5300B / Brocade 5300 |
| Ports | 80 × 10Gb Fibre Channel ports (80 SFPs included) |
| Switching Capacity | ~1.536 Tbps (aggregate) |
| Throughput | 10 Gbps per port (line-rate) |
| Latency | <700 ns (typical) |
| Management | Brocade Fabric OS, CLI, Web Tools, SNMP |
| Electrical Rating | 100–240V AC, 4A, 47–63Hz |
| Certifications | CE, UL, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, CSA, NOM, CCC, EAC |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR Class A, CAN ICES-003(A) |
| Form Factor | Rackmount (2U) |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fans |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable PSUs |
| Assembly | USA (with global components) |
| RoHS | Compliant |
Compatible Products
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Storage Arrays: Dell EMC Unity / VNX / VMAX, NetApp FAS & AFF, HPE 3PAR, IBM Storwize, Hitachi VSP
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Servers: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, HPE ProLiant DL/ML, Lenovo ThinkSystem
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Operating Systems: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux
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Networking: Brocade 5100/6510/6520 SAN switches, Cisco MDS Series
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise SAN Fabrics – Large storage area networks with high I/O workloads.
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Data Centers – Backbone for virtualized and cloud-based environments.
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Mission-Critical Workloads – High-availability databases and ERP systems.
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Backup & Disaster Recovery – Fast, secure data replication and recovery.
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Hybrid & Private Cloud – Storage fabrics for scalable multi-cloud solutions.
Comparison Angle
Compared to the DS-300B, the DS-5300B offers:
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Higher port density (80 vs 24).
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10Gb Fibre Channel vs. 4Gb Fibre Channel.
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Greater switching capacity with terabit throughput.
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Designed for larger-scale fabrics and enterprise-class deployments.
Against Cisco MDS equivalents, the DS-5300B stands out for its high port density per rack unit and seamless integration with EMC storage ecosystems.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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EMC Unity / VNX / Power Store storage arrays
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Dell PowerEdge R740 / R940 servers
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Brocade 6510/6520 SAN switches for expansion
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QLogic or Emulex Fibre Channel HBAs
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Rackmount UPS systems (APC, Eaton)