Alternative to BR-6505: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the BR-6505 (BR-6505 - Brocade 6505 12-Port 8Gb/s 1U Rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar Brocade parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the BR-6505
| SKU | BR-6505 |
|---|---|
| Product | BR-6505 - Brocade 6505 12-Port 8Gb/s 1U Rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch |
| Current price | $6,826.11 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View BR-6505 › |
Alternatives to BR-6505
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
Brocade BR-6505-12-16G-0R 6505 12 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch
SKU: BR-6505-12-16G-0R
Price: $1,578.95
DL-6505-12-8G-0R - Brocade 650512 Active 24 Port 16Gb FC SAN Switch
SKU: DL-6505-12-8G-0R
Price: $6,369.21
EMC 100-652-600 Brocade DS-6505B 24 x Ports 16GbE (12 x Ports Active)1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel SAN Switch
SKU: 100-652-600
Price: $2,250.53
0F889K - Dell Brocade M5424 12 x Port Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000E Switch Module
SKU: 0F889K
Price: $344.84
BR-5120-0008-A - Brocade 5100 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel 120-230V AC Switch
SKU: BR-5120-0008-A
Price: $3,731.37
HD-4120-0001 - Brocade Silkworm 4100 32-port 4GB/s San Fibre Channel Fc Switch
SKU: HD-4120-0001
Price: $1,325.11
XHD-5120-0000 - Brocade 5100 40-port Fibre Channel Switch With 24pcs 8GBps Sfp
SKU: XHD-5120-0000
Price: $2,881.01
57-000012-01 - Brocade 8Gb/s 8GBase-SR Multi-Mode Fiber 300m 850nm Fibre Channel Duplex LC Connector SFP+ Transceiver Module
SKU: 57-000012-01
Price: $157.54
HSTNS-BC23 - HP Brocade 43689 8GB 12-Port Full Gabric Blade System C-Class SAN Switch
SKU: HSTNS-BC23
Price: $291.79
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.