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— · NETWORK · FC_HBA
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Verify manufacturer and server generation compatibility Check if Option PN or Spare PN — same part, different channel
Confirm exact part number — similar PNs may be different parts
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

BROCADE 6505 24-PORT 16GB FIBRE CHANNEL 12-PORTS ACTIVE SAN SWITCH. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, end_style: SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS, gear_type: WORM, anode_type: SOLID, body_style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS, body_length: 0.641 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 4730-00-494-3271, indicating validated use in U.S.

government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
NETWORK→ FC_HBA→ MPA2
NSN: 4730-00-494-3271
FSC: 4730
CAGE: 14233 — HOFMANN ENGINEERING CO INC (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
end_styleSPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS
gear_typeWORM
anode_typeSOLID
body_styleW/O MTG FACILITIES, AXIAL TERMINALS
body_length0.641 INCHES NOMINAL IN
design_typeSINGLE REDUCTION
load_rating17.500 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
total_ratio25 TO 1
body_diameter0.312 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
bore_diameter0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
coil_quantity7 1/2
NSN4730-00-494-3271
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NIC CTRL PHY 0 PHY 1 ROM VRM SFP+ SFP+ SFP+ SFP+ LINK ACT PCIe x8 ~167 mm NETWORK ADAPTER | 24-PORT 10GbE | SFP+ | Full Height PCIe x8 | Link/Activity LEDs | PXE boot ROM TITLE NIC ADAPTER PN MPA2 MFR OEM BROCADE 6505 24-PORT 16GB FIBRE CHANNEL
KEY FEATURES
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16GB Capacity
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 23
CL65BN220KPEInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
356-6Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MILC3965-4Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
J531Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
PC127950Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
97111Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MPA2?
MPA2 is a BROCADE 6505 24-PORT 16GB FIBRE CHANNEL 12-PORTS ACTIVE SAN SWITCH. It is classified as a NETWORK (FC_HBA).
What parts can replace MPA2?
There are 23 known substitutes for MPA2: CL65BN220KPE, 356-6, MILC3965-4 and 20 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is MPA2 still available?
MPA2 is currently cancelled.
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