Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
Model | Lenovo B6505 |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies |
Power Consumption | 120 Watts (typical) |
Weight | 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs) |
Manufacturer Part Number | 3873AR5 |
UPC | 889488088393 |
Lenovo B6505 FC SAN Switch with 12 x 16Gb SWL SFPs



Key Benefits

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- Includes 12 pre-installed 16Gb SWL SFPs, offering immediate high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Supports TAA compliance, making it suitable for federal and publicly funded deployments.
- 16Gbps transfer rate and SFP form factor allow scalable, compact configuration for modern data centers.
Product Overview
The Lenovo B6505 FC SAN Switch is engineered for enterprise storage networks requiring fast and secure data transfer. This compact but high-performing device comes with 12 shortwave 16Gb SFP transceivers, enabling robust Fibre Channel connectivity suited for data centers dealing with high bandwidth workloads. Built to support compliance-sensitive applications, the switch also meets TAA standards and is manufactured in Hungary.
With a 16Gbps data transfer rate and support for Gigabit Ethernet protocols, the B6505 supports seamless integration into existing Fibre Channel environments. Its SFP form factor provides flexibility and facilitates efficient port density in rack-mounted network deployments. Whether deployed in new infrastructure or used to upgrade aging networks, the Lenovo B6505 supports business-critical applications needing reliable, high-speed storage area networking.
Ideal for organizations seeking dependable data flow and scalable connectivity, this switch provides excellent ROI by combining performance, compliance, and Lenovo’s renowned quality. Use it to ensure secure, high-speed links between servers and storage arrays, reducing data bottlenecks and improving access to mission-critical files across the enterprise.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Hungary |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL, CE, VCCI, ICES, RCM |
Environmental Standards | RoHS compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication | RADIUS, LDAP, TACACS+ |
Access Control | Role Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Secure Management | HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 |
Data Traffic Security | FC-SP, DHCHAP, FIPS-compliant encryption support |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 24 SFP+ Fibre Channel Ports |
Ports Populated | 12 x 16Gb SWL SFPs included |
Port Speed | 16 Gbps Fibre Channel (auto-negotiates to 8 and 4 Gbps) |
Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps per port |
SFP Form Factor | Shortwave SFP+ |
Port Type | Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gbps full duplex |
Switching Bandwidth | 768 Gbps full duplex |
Latency | <0.8 microseconds (cut-through switching) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.37 x 43.74 x 43.84 cm (1.72 x 17.22 x 17.27 inches) |
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
Storage Temperature | -25 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Acoustic Noise | 63.1 dB (typical) |
Cooling | Redundant fan trays with front-to-back airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web Tools, CLI, SSH, SNMP v1/v3, SMI-S |
Supported Management Platforms | Lenovo XClarity, Brocade Network Advisor |
License Features | Ports-on-Demand (PoD), Fabric Vision licensed |
Included Licenses | 12 active ports enabled, upgradeable to 24 |