Lenovo B6505 SAN 24 Ports Managed Switch

The Lenovo 3873AR5 is a Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area networks that need dependable, high-speed connectivity without unnecessary complexity. Housed in a 1U rack space, it delivers twelve active SFP+ ports that negotiate link speeds of 16Gbps, 8Gbps, or 4Gbps, making it an ideal match for flash or hybrid storage arrays that demand low latency performance.

Under sustained load, the switch handles up to 384 million packets each second, so database clusters, virtualized hosts, and backup operations continue to move data smoothly even during busy periods. Integrated Brocade Fabric Vision technology keeps a constant watch on link health and fabric behavior, providing early-warning diagnostics and actionable insight before issues can impact service.

Setup is straightforward. The web-based EZSwitchSetup interface walks administrators through initial configuration, while a standard RJ-45 console port and a USB 2.0 interface are available for scripted management, diagnostics, and firmware updates. One hot-swappable power supply is included, and the chassis is ready for a second unit when additional redundancy is required.

Whether you are building a new SAN for a remote office, expanding capacity in a growing data center, or isolating high-performance flash storage on its own fabric, the Lenovo B6505 switch provides a practical, cost-effective way to add reliable 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity to your environment.

• Twelve active SFP+ Fibre Channel ports with support for 16Gbps, 8Gbps, and 4Gbps link speeds
• Throughput rated at 384 million packets per second to keep data moving smoothly
• Brocade Fabric Vision technology for integrated diagnostics and proactive health monitoring
• EZSwitchSetup web interface that simplifies initial configuration and ongoing management
• Form factor that fits in a standard 1U rack space and ships with one hot-swappable power supply
• Console RJ-45 and USB 2.0 ports available for local administration and firmware updates