The Dell 0RH320 (0RH320 - Dell Brocade Silkworm 4100 32 x Ports 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch) is a Network Switches component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 4 GB, interface of Fibre Channel. Common deployment scenarios include data-center ToR (top-of-rack) switching, server-to-storage NAS/SAN connectivity, 10/25/40/100 GbE backbone aggregation, and edge router replacement in branch-office deployments. Pro Disk Network supplies the 0RH320 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 0RH320 is a Dell network switches component with capacity 4 GB, interface Fibre Channel. Pro Disk Network sells the 0RH320 for $598.78 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
Quick Answer: Is the 0RH320 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 0RH320 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 0RH320 ship?
If in stock, the 0RH320 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 0RH320 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.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
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.
What is the 0RH320?
The 0RH320 is a Dell enterprise networking device with capacity 4 GB and interface Fibre Channel, manufactured by Dell. 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.
Verified Technical Details
The Dell RH320 (0RH320) is a Brocade SilkWorm 4100 fibre channel SAN switch with 32 ports of 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel, Dell-branded for PowerVault/EMC SAN environments. Note: this is a FIBRE CHANNEL switch — some catalog listings mislabel it as Gigabit Ethernet.
Platform
Brocade SilkWorm 4100
Ports
32 x Fibre Channel
Speed
4 Gb/s FC
Form factor
1U rack switch
Documented Compatibility
Fibre Channel SAN fabrics (Brocade FabricOS)
Dell/EMC PowerVault SAN environments
Is the Dell RH320 an Ethernet switch?
No — despite appearing in some listings as Ethernet, the RH320 is a Brocade SilkWorm 4100 FIBRE CHANNEL switch with 32 x 4 Gb/s FC ports for SAN fabrics.
How many ports are active on the SilkWorm 4100?
The chassis carries 32 FC ports; on Brocade platforms of this generation, active port count can depend on the installed Ports-on-Demand licensing.
Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening
Frequently Asked Questions about 0RH320
Is the 0RH320 a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 0RH320 as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the 0RH320 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 0RH320 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 0RH320 ship?
If in stock, the 0RH320 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 0RH320?
New 0RH320 units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 0RH320?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 0RH320 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 0RH320 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 0RH320 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.