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Lenovo B6505 Fiber Channel Switch

Lenovo B6505 Fiber Channel Switch - 16 Gbit/s - 12 Fiber Channel Ports - 12 x Total Expansion Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply
SKU: 1000250269
Manufacturer part number: 3873ER1
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The Lenovo B6505 and B6510 FC SAN Switches (Machine Type 3873) provide exceptional price/performance value by delivering market-leading 16 Gb Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology and combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality that supports highly virtualized environments to meet the demands of hyper-scale, private cloud storage.

Designed to enable maximum flexibility and reliability, the Lenovo B6505 and B6510 are compact 1U rack-mount switches that offer low-cost access to industry-leading Storage Area Network (SAN) technology while providing "pay-as-you-grow" scalability to meet the needs of an evolving storage environment.

The Lenovo B6505 offers up to 24 ports (12 ports licensed by default; the remaining 12 ports can be licensed by purchasing a 12-port license pack), and the Lenovo B6510 offers up to 48 ports (24 ports licensed by default; the remaining ports can be licensed in 12-port increments). Lenovo FC SAN switch ports support 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds to deliver easy integration into the existing SAN environments while realizing the benefits of Gen 5 Fibre Channel connectivity. The switches offer a rich set of standard features with the options to expand their capabilities as needed.

The Lenovo B6505 and B6510 feature the EZSwitchSetup wizard and can be configured in Access Gateway Mode to simplify deployment. The switches provide full non-blocking performance with Ports On Demand scalability to support SAN expansion and enable long-term investment protection. The following figure shows the Lenovo B6510.

Product Information

Transource eSKU1055052363
ManufacturerLenovo Group Limited
Manufacturer Part Number3873ER1
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.lenovo.com/us/en/
Brand NameLenovo
Product ModelB6505
Product NameB6505 Fiber Channel Switch
Product TypeFibre Channel Switch

Product Specifications

Interfaces/Ports
Number of Fibre Channel Ports12
Media & Performance
Data Transfer Rate16 Gbit/s
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots12
Expansion Slot TypeSFP
Management & Protocols
ManageableYes
Power Description
Redundant Power SupplyYes
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit1U
Form FactorRack-mountable
Height1.7"
Width17.2"
Depth17.4"
Weight (Approximate)17.20 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • B6505 Fiber Channel Switch
  • Serial Cable (DB-9/RJ-45 to RJ-45)
  • Rubber feet
  • Fixed Rack Mount kit
  • EZSwitch Setup CD
  • Lenovo B6505 or B6510 QuickStart Guide
  • Access Gateway Quick Start Guide
  • Documentation CD
  • Warranty Information
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Environmental CertificationEU RoHS
Warranty
Limited Warranty1 Year

The Lenovo B6505 and B6510 FC SAN Switches (Machine Type 3873) provide exceptional price/performance value by delivering market-leading 16 Gb Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology and combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality that supports highly virtualized environments to meet the demands of hyper-scale, private cloud storage.

Designed to enable maximum flexibility and reliability, the Lenovo B6505 and B6510 are compact 1U rack-mount switches that offer low-cost access to industry-leading Storage Area Network (SAN) technology while providing "pay-as-you-grow" scalability to meet the needs of an evolving storage environment.

The Lenovo B6505 offers up to 24 ports (12 ports licensed by default; the remaining 12 ports can be licensed by purchasing a 12-port license pack), and the Lenovo B6510 offers up to 48 ports (24 ports licensed by default; the remaining ports can be licensed in 12-port increments). Lenovo FC SAN switch ports support 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds to deliver easy integration into the existing SAN environments while realizing the benefits of Gen 5 Fibre Channel connectivity. The switches offer a rich set of standard features with the options to expand their capabilities as needed.

The Lenovo B6505 and B6510 feature the EZSwitchSetup wizard and can be configured in Access Gateway Mode to simplify deployment. The switches provide full non-blocking performance with Ports On Demand scalability to support SAN expansion and enable long-term investment protection. The following figure shows the Lenovo B6510.

Product Information

Transource eSKU1055052363
ManufacturerLenovo Group Limited
Manufacturer Part Number3873ER1
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.lenovo.com/us/en/
Brand NameLenovo
Product ModelB6505
Product NameB6505 Fiber Channel Switch
Product TypeFibre Channel Switch

Product Specifications

Interfaces/Ports
Number of Fibre Channel Ports12
Media & Performance
Data Transfer Rate16 Gbit/s
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots12
Expansion Slot TypeSFP
Management & Protocols
ManageableYes
Power Description
Redundant Power SupplyYes
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit1U
Form FactorRack-mountable
Height1.7"
Width17.2"
Depth17.4"
Weight (Approximate)17.20 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • B6505 Fiber Channel Switch
  • Serial Cable (DB-9/RJ-45 to RJ-45)
  • Rubber feet
  • Fixed Rack Mount kit
  • EZSwitch Setup CD
  • Lenovo B6505 or B6510 QuickStart Guide
  • Access Gateway Quick Start Guide
  • Documentation CD
  • Warranty Information
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Environmental CertificationEU RoHS
Warranty
Limited Warranty1 Year