The Brocade SilkWorm 200E Fibre Channel switch is an economical and practical SAN solution that supports a speed of 4 Gbit/sec. It is suitable for small and medium-sized users. The switch has the characteristics of low cost, high flexibility, and strong scalability, making it easy to deploy and configure SAN systems.
The SilkWorm 200E provides an entry‑level SAN solution with eight Fibre Channel ports that can be expanded to 12 or 16 ports using the Ports‑on‑Demand feature. Installation is simplified with the EZSwitchSetup wizard, allowing configuration in just three steps.
The switch offers full 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec full‑duplex speeds, up to 128 Gbit/sec end‑to‑end bandwidth, and integrates with Brocade Fabric OS tools such as Fabric Manager, Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning for easy management and scalability across larger SAN fabrics. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Fibre Channel ports | 16 ports (8 base, expandable to 12 or 16) |
|---|---|
| Port speed | 1, 2, 4 Gbit/sec full‑duplex |
| Maximum bandwidth | 128 Gbit/sec end‑to‑end |
| Short‑wave fiber distance | 500 m |
| Long‑wave fiber distance | 10 km |
| Chassis size | 1U, 19‑inch rackmount |
| Width | 42.85 cm (16.87 in) |
| Height | 4.29 cm (1.69 in) |
| Weight | 8.8 lb (without media) |
| Power input | 100‑240 VAC, 45‑60 W |
It has 16 ports, with a base of 8 ports that can be expanded to 12 or 16 using Ports‑on‑Demand.
The switch supports 1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec full‑duplex speeds.
The maximum bandwidth is 128 Gbit/sec.
Management can be performed with Brocade Fabric Manager, Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and other Fabric OS utilities.