Acquire cost-effective second-hand SAN switches

Buy used SAN switches – Fibre Channel connectivity for your storage infrastructure

In this category, you will find a selection of refurbished SAN switches from leading manufacturers such as Brocade, Cisco, and QLogic. SAN switches are a core component in highly available IT infrastructures, especially when connecting Fibre Channel storage systems such as NAS, DAS, or shared SAN solutions in virtualized or datacenter environments.

What is a SAN switch?

A SAN switch connects servers (initiators) with storage systems (targets) via a dedicated Fibre Channel (FC) network. These switches offer low latency, high throughput, and reliable performance for critical storage operations.

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Technical differences and key features

• Ports & slots: Most models offer between 8 and 96 ports supporting 4G, 8G, 16G or 32G Fibre Channel. Modular switches allow slot-based expansion.
• Licensing: Many SAN switches require software licenses for features such as extra ports, ISLs (inter-switch links), zoning, trunking, or monitoring. We indicate included licenses in the product descriptions.
• Protocols: Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) is standard; some models also support FCoE or FCIP for long-distance SAN connectivity.
• SFP/SFP+ transceivers: Our SAN switches typically include Mini-GBICs (SFP/SFP+). Please check port type (e.g., LC) and speed compatibility.
• Management: Most models support web GUI, CLI via SSH/Telnet, or SNMP. Enterprise models may also integrate with central tools like Brocade Network Advisor or Cisco Fabric Manager.

Typical use cases

• Virtualized environments (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Enterprise storage with Fibre Channel arrays
• High-availability clusters and failover infrastructure
• Cross-site storage replication and disaster recovery

Why buy refurbished SAN switches?

Refurbished SAN switches offer a cost-effective alternative to new hardware and are ideal for expansions, test labs, or extending existing infrastructure. All devices are tested, cleaned, and sold with warranty.