- Provides exceptional price/performance value, combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality in a 24-port, 1U entry-level switch
- Enables fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 12 to 24 ports using Ports on Demand (PoD) capabilities
- Simplifies management through Brocade Fabric Vision technology, reducing operational costs and improving application performance
- Simplifies deployment and supports high-performance fabrics by using Brocade ClearLink Diagnostic Ports (D Ports) to identify optic and cable issues
- Maximizes resiliency with non-disruptive software upgrades and an optional redundant power supply
- Simplifies deployment with the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard
- Simplifies server connectivity by deploying as either a full-fabric switch or a Brocade Access Gateway
The Brocade 6505 is a 24-port, entry-level switch that provides exceptional price/16 Gbps performance value, combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality. Delivering market-leading Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology, the Brocade 6505 switch is the industry's easiest SAN switch to install, manage, and support.