Check for Scalability: SAN switches provide a limited number of ports per switch, and usually contain between 8 and 80 ports.Therefore, it’s important to evaluate the needs of your specific storage environment before purchasing the fastest Brocade or Cisco SAN switches on the market. However, some applications don’t need the high levels of performance that the fastest switches provide. Evaluate Performance: How fast do you need your switches to be? Switches range in performance from 2Gbps up to 8Gbps, and now reach 16Gbps.Used switches are simply uninstalled from another location, therefore, purchasing your ideal switch with a greater number of ports is possible when you purchased them used. Don’t fear the ‘used’ label: used Brocade and Cisco switches are not altered or refurbished in any way (at least not at Reliant!). Evaluate New vs Used: Used switches can save you 20-80% off the cost of new SAN switches, and can help you spread your budget dollar further.Here are some things to consider before purchasing a pair of switches:
The switch is vital because they are the decision point for the environment. Choosing a switch should depend on not only your price, but also your environment, your current brand of products, the performance you demand, and the level of data growth you are experiencing. Fibre channel switches are vital for the operation of SAN storage, so choosing the proper switch can be crucial for the storage environment.
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