description Brocade 300 FC SAN Switch Overview
The Brocade VCS 300 FC SAN switch is a high-performance, hot-swappable fabric switch designed for Fibre Channel storage networks, offering connectivity and management features within a robust chassis.
help Brocade 300 FC SAN Switch FAQ
Is the Brocade 300 the same product as a Brocade VCS 300 switch?
No. The Brocade 300 is an 8 Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch, not an Ethernet VCS switch. Lenovo's product guide identifies it as a 1U Fibre Channel device with Fabric OS and up to 24 licensed ports. [Lenovo product guide](https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0044-brocade-300-fc-san-switch)
How many ports and what speeds does the Brocade 300 support?
The switch starts with 8 licensed ports and can scale to 16 or 24 ports in 8-port increments. Its Fibre Channel ports support 2, 4, and 8 Gbps with auto-sensing. [Lenovo product guide](https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0044-brocade-300-fc-san-switch)
Is the Brocade 300 still supported by Broadcom?
No. Broadcom lists the Brocade 300 end-of-support date as April 16, 2024, after its last customer ship date of April 16, 2019. Broadcom recommends evaluating the Brocade G610 as a replacement. [Broadcom end-of-life notice](https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/Brocade-300-EOL-OT)
Does the Brocade 300 have redundant hot-swappable power supplies?
No. The product guide lists one fixed 75 W AC power supply, so the chassis should not be treated like a modern switch with redundant hot-swap PSUs. The exact SFP and license configuration should also be checked before deployment. [Lenovo product guide](https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0044-brocade-300-fc-san-switch)
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