Brocade SAN Switch 6505
The Brocade SAN Switch 6505 (6505) is a 1U infrastructure device from Broadcom. It features 25 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 5 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, platform.
Last verified: September 18, 2026
Key Facts
| Manufacturer | Broadcom |
|---|---|
| Model | SAN Switch 6505 |
| Part Number | 6505 |
| Type | Device Type |
| Form Factor | 1U, full-depth |
| Airflow | rear-to-front |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
| Interfaces | 25 ports |
| Source | Community DTL |
| Enrichment | 5 categories available |
Specifications
Interfaces (25)
| Name | Type | Mgmt Only | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| mgmt1 | 100base-tx | true | |
| fc0 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc1 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc2 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc3 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc4 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc5 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc6 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc7 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc8 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc9 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc10 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc11 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc12 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc13 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc14 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc15 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc16 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc17 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc18 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc19 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc20 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc21 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc22 | 16gfc-sfpp | ||
| fc23 | 16gfc-sfpp |
Console Ports (1)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Console | rj-45 |
Module Bays (2)
| Name | Position | Label |
|---|---|---|
| PSU1 | 1 | |
| PSU2 | 2 |
Data Sources & Provenance
| Field | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lifecycle.ga_date | third party | medium | www.teamkci.com |
| lifecycle.eol_announced | third party | medium | www.teamkci.com |
| lifecycle.eos_date | third party | medium | www.teamkci.com |
| lifecycle.last_support_date | third party | medium | www.parkplacetechnologies.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | heuristic | low | ndx-pipeline-classification |
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor datasheet | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor datasheet | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_altitude_m | vendor datasheet | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| lifecycle.ga_date | third party | medium | www.parkplacetechnologies.com |
| lifecycle.eol_announced | third party | medium | www.parkplacetechnologies.com |
| lifecycle.eos_date | third party | medium | www.parkplacetechnologies.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| environmental.operating_altitude_m | vendor datasheet | high | www.broadcom.com |
| snmp.versions | vendor documentation | high | techdocs.broadcom.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brocade SAN Switch 6505?
The Brocade SAN Switch 6505 (6505) is a 1U infrastructure device from Broadcom. It features 25 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 5 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, platform.
What is the form factor of the Brocade SAN Switch 6505?
The Brocade SAN Switch 6505 is a 1U full-depth device with rear-to-front airflow. It weighs 9.2 kg.
How many ports does the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 have?
The Brocade SAN Switch 6505 has 25 network interfaces: 24x 16gfc-sfpp, 1x 100base-tx.
Is the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 still supported?
Lifecycle data is available for the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 in the NDX catalog. Access full lifecycle dates including general availability, end-of-sale, and end-of-support through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
What operational data is available for the Brocade SAN Switch 6505?
The NDX catalog includes enrichment data for the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 in the following categories: lifecycle, thermal, environmental, platform, snmp. Full enrichment values are available through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
How do I add the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 to NetBox?
You can import the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 directly into NetBox via the NDX features available in NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise. NetBox Community users may download the YAML type definition and import it manually.
Where does the Brocade SAN Switch 6505 data come from?
The Brocade SAN Switch 6505 device type definition originates from the NetBox Community Device Type Library and has been enriched with operational metadata by NetBox Labs.
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Last verified September 18, 2026.
Elevation
Enrichment Availability
| Category | Available |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | |
| Thermal | |
| Environmental | |
| Operational | |
| Platform | |
| SNMP | |
| gNMI | |
| NETCONF | |
| Redfish | |
| Modbus | |
| Imagery |
Access full enrichment data with NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.