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Brocade SAN TOR Switch (MT 3873)

Planned availability date

February 24, 2015

Overview

The new Brocade OEM SAN Switches are designed to provide high performance switching platforms used to interconnect storage devices, hosts, and servers in storage area networks. These switches meet the demands of hyper-scale, highly virtualized, private cloud storage environments.

The 8 Gbps Fiber Channel 24-Port OEM SAN Switch is a 1U-high switch designed specifically for the needs of smaller environments. This switch provides an excellent foundation for small SANs with the ability to grow as the organization needs.

The 16 Gbps Fiber Channel 24-Port OEM SAN Switch is a 1U-high switch with enterprise-class functionality. This switch optimizes fabric-wide performance and load-balancing by automatically routing data to the most efficient and available path.

The 16 Gbps Fiber Channel 48-Port OEM SAN Switch is a 1U-high switch with features that enable optimum flexibility and investment protection.
This switch supports highly virtualized environments while simplifying server virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) management.

Key prerequisites

At a glance

The Brocade OEM SAN Switch (machine type 3873) models are cloud storage, networking-optimized Fibre Channel (FC) switches that offer the following capabilities:

• Twenty-four to forty-eight FC ports supporting 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 16 Gbps speeds
• Scalable Ports on Demand (PoD) configuration from 24 - 48 ports to accommodate various sizes of SAN fabric environments
• Small footprint and low energy consumption in 1U-high configuration
• Easy to use three-step deployment with EZSwitchSetup
• Configurable ports for 10 Gbps metro optical connectivity

Warranty

• One year

A Lenovo part or feature installed during the initial installation of a Lenovo machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. A Lenovo part or feature which replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. A Lenovo part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature is the same as the machine it is installed.

Physical specifications

Approximate Shipping dimensions and weight:

3873 MODEL AR1:

• Width: 428.8mm (16.88in)
• Height: 42.9mm (1.69in)
• Depth: 306.6mm (12.07in)
• System weight: 4.2kg (9.30lb) without SFP/SFP+ media

3873 MODEL AR2:

• Width: 437.64mm (17.23in)
• Height: 43.18mm (1.7in)
• Depth: 443.23mm (17.45in)
• System weight:
  • 7.82kg (17.25lb) with one power supply, without transceivers
  • 9.16kg (20.19lb) with two power supply FRUs, without transceivers

3873 MODEL BR1:

• Width: 437.64mm (17.23in)
• Height: 43.18mm (1.7in)
• Depth: 443.23mm (17.45in)
• System weight: 9.16kg (20.19lb) with two power supply FRUs, without transceivers

Operating environment

3873-AR1 :

• Temperature: -10 to +40 degrees C (14 to 104 degrees F) Non Operational: -25 to +70 degrees C (-13 to 158 degrees F)
• Relative humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing, at 40 degrees C, with maximum gradient of 10% per hour Non Operational : 10% to 90% RH
  noncondensing, at 70 degrees C
• Wet bulb (caloric value): BTU Rating 277 BTU/hr
• Electrical power: System power consumption 48 watts nominal, 57 watts maximum
• Capacity of exhaust: High speed: 39.1 CMH (23 CFM) Low speed: 30.6 CMH (18 CFM)
• Noise level: No higher than 70db (A)
• Leakage and starting current: Inrush current 21.5 Amps at 240 VAC Cold Start

3873-AR2

• Temperature: -10 to +40 degrees C (14 to 104 degrees F) Non Operational: -25 to +70 degrees C (-13 to 158 degrees F)
• Relative humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing, at 40 degrees C, with maximum gradient of 10% per hour Non Operational : 10% to 90% RH noncondensing, at 70 degrees C
• Wet bulb (caloric value): BTU Rating 338 BTU/hr (24-port configuration)
• Electrical power: Maximum output (per power supply) 150 watts, 12 VDC AC input power draw Idle, no optics: 60 W Maximum, fully populated with 16 Gbps SWL optics: 80 W
• Capacity of exhaust: Maximum - 35.70 cmh (21 cfm) Nominal - 16.99 cmh (10 cfm) NOTE: Airflow is port side exhaust.
• Noise level: Highest sound pressure level value is 70.0 dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779
• Leakage and starting current: AC inrush current Maximum of 35A @240 VAC for 10 ms or less

3873-BR1

• Temperature: -10 to +40 degrees C (14 to 104 degrees F) Non Operational: -25 to +70 degrees C (-13 to 158 degrees F)
• Relative humidity: 10% to 85% noncondensing, at 40 degrees C, with maximum gradient of 10% per hour Non Operational : 10% to 90% RH noncondensing, at 70 degrees C
• Wet bulb (caloric value): BTU Rating 338 BTU/hr (32-port configuration) 375 BTU/hr (48-port configuration)
• Electrical power: Maximum output (per power supply) - 150 watts, 12 VDC System power consumption - 110 watts with all 48 ports popu-
  lated with 16 Gbps SWL optics 72 watts with empty chassis and no optics
• Capacity of exhaust: Maximum - 71.36 cmh (42 cfm) Nominal - 59.47 cmh (35 cfm) NOTE: Airflow can be Forward or Reverse depending on
  purchased option
• Noise level: Maximum sound pressure level value is 70.0 dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779
• Leakage and starting current: Inrush current Limited to 50A peak @ 240Vac for any initial current surge or spike of 10ms or less at
  cold start-up. Any additional inrush current surges or spikes in the form of AC cycles or multiple AC cycles greater than 10ms, and less
  than 150ms, must not exceed 15A peak

Hardware Requirements

The Brocade SAN TOR Switches are designed to support FC connectivity for the following:

Servers :

• Lenovo System x servers
• Lenovo ThinkServer servers
• IBM Power Systems
• IBM System p servers
• IBM System i servers
• IBM System x servers
• Other Intel-based servers with Linux, Microsoft Windows 2xxx
• Selected Sun and HP servers

Storage Systems

• IBM Storwize V3500/V3700
• IBM Storwize V5000
• IBM Storwize V7000
• IBM System Storage DS8000
• IBM XIV Storage System
• IBM System Storage DS5000
• IBM System Storage DS3500
• IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Storage

For specific support dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels, attachment capabilities, and throughput
connectivity speeds, visit http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san/b-type

Software Requirements

Specific details on supported operating system releases are available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san/b-type

Compatibility

N/A

Limitations

N/A