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3873AR1 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
IBM · NETWORK · FC_HBA
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
RJ45 = copper (needs CAT6) | SFP+ = fiber (needs transceiver) FLR = FlexibleLOM (HPE integrated) — NOT standard PCIe
Bracket height MUST match chassis — Full Height (2U) vs Low Profile (1U)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Brocade 300 FC SAN Switch for Lenovo (Machine Type 3873) provides small to medium-sized enterprises with Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity that simplifies their IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server deployments, and reduces overall storage costs.<br><br>The Brocade 300 is a 1U rack-mount 8 Gb Fibre Channel switch with up to 24 ports (8 ports licensed by default; the remaining ports can be licensed in 8-port increments) that support 2/4/8 Gbps speeds. The switch offers a rich set of standard software features with the options to expand its capabilities as needed.<br><br>The Brocade 300 features the EZSwitchSetup wizard and can be configured in the Brocade Access Gateway mode of operation to simplify deployment. The switch provides full non-blocking performance with Ports On Demand scalability to support SAN expansion and enable long-term investment protection.<br><br>The following figure shows the Brocade 300.

WHERE IT FITS
NETWORK FC_HBA 3873AR1
SPECIFICATIONS
Depth307 mm
Width429 mm
Height43 mm
Weight4.2 kg
Form factor1U
Full duplexYes
Switch typeManaged
Auto-sensingYes
Rack mountingYes
Rate limitingYes
Number of fans3 fan(s)
Port mirroringYes
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NIC CTRL PHY 0 PHY 1 ROM VRM SFP+ SFP+ LINK ACT PCIe x8 ~167 mm NETWORK ADAPTER | 2-PORT 10GbE | SFP+ | Full Height PCIe x8 | Link/Activity LEDs | PXE boot ROM TITLE NIC ADAPTER PN 3873AR1 MFR IBM Brocade 300 FC SAN
KEY FEATURES
1U
Yes
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Data center top-of-rack switching
  • High-speed server interconnects (10G/25G/40G/100G)
  • Storage network fabric (iSCSI, FCoE)
  • Campus and branch network infrastructure
  • Firewall and security appliance connectivity
  • WAN edge and SD-WAN deployments
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
3873-HC1Compatible
IBM Switch FC B300 - MTM
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 1
3873-HC1SUBSTITUTE
IBM Switch FC B300 - Option
LENOVO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3873AR1?
3873AR1 is a Brocade 300 FC SAN manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a NETWORK (FC_HBA).
What parts can replace 3873AR1?
There is 1 known substitute for 3873AR1: 3873-HC1. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 3873AR1 still available?
3873AR1 is currently Unknown.
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