An ideal solution for entry-level SANs, or as an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments, the Brocade 200E switch delivers an impressive blend of scalability, performance, and availability.


It provides 4 Gbit/sec performance and availability characteristics generally associated with larger enterprise-class solutions. Ports on Demand enables “pay-as-you-grow” scalability from single-switch fabrics to full-fabric enterprise capabilities with scalability from 8 to 12 or 16 ports in 4-port increments. 

And, the Brocade 200E offers dual functionality as either a full-fabric SAN switch or as a Brocade Access Gateway. 

Brocade 200E General Features: 

Fibre Channel ports:

  • Switch mode (default): 16 ports in 4-port increments through Ports on Demand licenses at 8, 12, and 16 universal (E, F, and FL) ports
  • Access Gateway mode: 12 F_Ports, 4 N_Ports

Port types:

  • Switch mode: FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port)
  • Brocade Access Gateway mode: F_Port and NPIV-enabled N_Port
  • Scalability: Full fabric architecture with 239 switches max
  • Performance: 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec port speeds
  • Aggregate bandwidth: 128 Gbit/sec end to end
Brocade 205E Switch:
  • Ports: 8 x Fibre Channel
  • Fibre Channel port speed: 4 Gbps
  • Remote Mgmt. Protocol: SNMP; HTTP; Telnet
  • Protocols: HTTP

Brocade 206E Switch:

  • BR-206E-R000X
  • Brocade 200E Base Unit – 8 ports, No E-Port

Brocade 207E Switch:

  • Enclosure type: External – 1U
  • Ports: 8
  • Data Link Protocol: 4Gb Fibre Channel
  • Remote Mgmt. Protocol: SNMP, HTTP, Telnet

Brocade 210E Switch:

  • Enclosure type: 1U – rack-mountable
  • Ports: 8
  • Data Link Protocol: 4Gb Fibre Channel
  • Remote Mgmt. Protocol: SNMP, HTTP, Telnet

Brocade 220E Switch:

  • BR-220E-R000X
  • Brocade 200E Base Unit – 8 ports, Full Fabric

Brocade 240E Switch:

  • BR-240E-R000X
  • Brocade 200E Base Unit – 16 ports, Full Fabric

For pricing on new or used  Brocade 200E switches, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.