{"product_id":"hpe-brocade-16gb-12-fc-reman-switch","title":"HPE Brocade 16Gb\/12 FC Reman Switch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE Brocade 16Gb\/12 FC Reman Switch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Brocade 16Gb\/12 FC Reman Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance fibre channel switch designed for enterprise data centers requiring reliable, cost-effective storage networking. This refurbished 16Gb fibre channel switch delivers proven connectivity for SAN environments, supporting 12 ports of 16Gb throughput. Ideal for organizations upgrading storage infrastructure without premium pricing, this \u003cstrong\u003eFC switch\u003c\/strong\u003e provides enterprise-grade performance with significant savings through HPE's remanufactured program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 x 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for high-speed SAN connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16Gb per-port throughput for demanding storage workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability and performance in refurbished condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPE remanufactured with full quality assurance testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with existing 8Gb and 4Gb infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact form factor suitable for standard rack deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective alternative to new fibre channel switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrocade 16Gb\/12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK2Q83AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16Gb Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemanufactured (Reman)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE ProLiant servers, SAN environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 16Gb fibre channel switch used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 16Gb fibre channel switch like the HPE Brocade model is used to connect storage arrays and servers in SAN (Storage Area Network) environments, enabling high-speed data transfer and centralized storage management in enterprise data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a remanufactured fibre channel switch reliable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. HPE's remanufactured switches undergo rigorous testing and quality assurance. The \u003cstrong\u003eHPE Brocade 16Gb\/12 FC Reman Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e meets the same performance standards as new equipment while offering significant cost savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this FC switch work with older 8Gb infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 16Gb fibre channel switch is backward compatible with 8Gb and 4Gb fibre channel equipment, allowing for gradual infrastructure upgrades without full replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servers can connect to a 12-port fibre channel switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-port configuration supports multiple server and storage connections depending on your SAN architecture. Each port can connect to a server HBA or storage array port, making it suitable for mid-sized enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41710715732043,"sku":"K2Q83AR","price":10890.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-brocade-16gb-12-fc-reman-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}