SB5600Q08AR Qlogic Sanbox 5600 8-ports Switch Sb5600q-08a 4GB Fabric Network Switch

QLogic Sanbox 5600 SB5600Q08AR

QLogic's SB5600Q08AR (QLogic Sanbox 5600) is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel switch that connects servers and storage in enterprise SAN fabrics supporting databases, virtualization clusters and backup environments. This model is part of the SANbox Series.

With 8 ports, it can connect multiple servers and storage targets in a single fabric or form part of a larger multi-switch SAN. Operating at up to 4Gb/s per port, it delivers the low-latency, lossless transport that block storage needs. Standard Fibre Channel fabric services, such as zoning and name server, support secure, well-organized storage connectivity. Keeping storage on its own fabric shields it from LAN traffic spikes. Fibre Channel SFP optics are speed-specific, so choose transceivers that match your target link speed. Check host bus adapter, storage array and optic compatibility before adding the switch to an existing fabric. As storage grows, inter-switch links let you extend the fabric. It is a practical choice for adding ports to an existing fabric or replacing a unit like-for-like.

Storage vendors publish interoperability matrices worth checking before rollout. Ordering by part number SB5600Q08AR helps you match the configuration, region and feature set exactly. Paired switches let you service one fabric while storage access continues on the other. Many organizations keep identical SAN switch models across each fabric to simplify firmware management and support. As a storage-specific protocol, Fibre Channel offers predictable, lossless delivery. Good fabric design makes data migration and array expansion much easier. The QLogic Sanbox 5600 is a smart investment for anyone who needs Fibre Channel SAN switching.

Key Features

• 8 ports
• Fibre Channel speed: 4Gb/s

• No. Of Ports: 8-Ports
• Product Type: SAN

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