Brocade EM-6505-12-8G-0RBrocade EM-6505-12-8G-0R 6505 24 x Active Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch. In StockBrand: BrocadePart Number: EM-6505-12-8G-0RCondition: NewCategory: SwitchKey Specs: 8GAvailability: In StockShipping: Fast US-based shippingOrder the Brocade EM-6505-12-8G-0R today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The EM-6505-12-8G-0R is a Brocade networking devices component with capacity 16 GB, interface Fibre Channel, data rate 16 Gb/s. Pricing on the EM-6505-12-8G-0R is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Reviewed by:Pro Disk Network Engineering Team — . Specifications, compatibility, and pricing for the EM-6505-12-8G-0R verified against the manufacturer datasheet and our internal lab benchmarks.
Quick Answer: Is the EM-6505-12-8G-0R compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every EM-6505-12-8G-0R against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the EM-6505-12-8G-0R ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the EM-6505-12-8G-0R same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The EM-6505-12-8G-0R is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the EM-6505-12-8G-0R across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Brocade manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
What is the EM-6505-12-8G-0R?
The EM-6505-12-8G-0R is a Brocade enterprise networking device with capacity 16 GB and interface Fibre Channel, manufactured by Brocade. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of EM-6505-12-8G-0R
Pros
Lower cost than the OEM channel — same physical optic
RoHS, FCC, and CE compliance documentation available
SFP+/QSFP28 modules pre-coded for major vendor firmware
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about EM-6505-12-8G-0R
Is the EM-6505-12-8G-0R a genuine Brocade part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every EM-6505-12-8G-0R as factory-original Brocade inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Brocade servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the EM-6505-12-8G-0R compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every EM-6505-12-8G-0R against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the EM-6505-12-8G-0R ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the EM-6505-12-8G-0R same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the EM-6505-12-8G-0R?
New EM-6505-12-8G-0R units carry the full Brocade manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the EM-6505-12-8G-0R?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Networking Devices
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
If you are running a multi-vendor leaf-spine architecture (Arista leaves and Cisco spines, for example), order optics coded for each endpoint separately. Optics in DAC and AOC cables are factory-coded to each end and cannot be flashed in-field. Plan the coding split at design time and document it in your network drawings.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Sizing network bandwidth for a leaf-spine fabric using the EM-6505-12-8G-0R starts with the workload mix. For general-purpose virtualisation, plan 10G server-to-leaf, 25G or 40G leaf-to-spine; oversubscription up to 4:1 is acceptable. For hyperconverged storage (vSAN, Ceph, Storage Spaces Direct), plan 25G server-to-leaf at minimum, 100G leaf-to-spine, oversubscription 1.5:1 maximum. East-west traffic dominates in HCI clusters and starves on oversubscribed fabrics.