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- Inspur FS6500 fibre switch, 12 16Gbps ports (Upgrade from 12 to 24 in 12-port increments), up to 768Gbps bandwidth
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FS6500 Overview
FS6500 is an enterprise-class switch engineered with a robust, modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It incorporates versatile power options including an AC power supply as well as redundant power support, and is equipped with multiple port types that ensure extensive connectivity and flexibility in network configurations.
FS6500 delivers scalable performance through efficient stacking capabilities and high switching capacities, making it ideal for high-demand environments. Designed for use cases in data centers and large-scale enterprise networks, its architecture and port configurations facilitate optimal management and seamless expansion as network demands increase.
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FS6500 Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- FS6500
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- FS6500 High-Performance Managed Switch
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 10 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| FS6500 |  FS9520 |  FS5900 |  FS6600 |  INSPUR FS6800 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 11 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop / Rack-mount / Chassis / N/A | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FS6500 | FS9520 | FS5900 | FS6600 | INSPUR FS6800 |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 8 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | Modular expansion slots available | Supports 2 expansion slots for optional modules | Modular stacking and expansion slots |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 75 W | 150 W | 150 W | 250W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | FS6500 High-Performance Managed Switch | FS9520 Fixed Stackable Switch | FS5900 Series Switch | FS6600 Series Managed Switch | INSPUR FS6800 Series Core Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 1920 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 7 lbs | 20 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saad Qureshi
5
Easy to scale ports as the fabric grows.
H
Henning Larsen
4
Consistent throughput in production environments.
M
Maria Collins
5
Solid switch for mid sized storage networks.
Z
Zhou Peng
5
Stable and predictable fibre connectivity.
Questions & Answers
What is the Inspur FS6500 fibre switch and what are its key features?
The Inspur FS6500 (SKU: FS6500) is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch featuring 12×16 Gbps ports (expandable to 24), up to 768 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, hot-swappable modules, redundant power supplies, and advanced SAN management.
How many ports does the Inspur FS6500 support and what is the port speed?
The FS6500 offers 12 ports at 16 Gbps per port, expandable in 12-port increments to 24 ports, all operating at 16 Gbps for consistent low-latency, high-throughput connectivity.
Can I upgrade the port count from 12 to 24 on the FS6500, and how?
Yes. You can upgrade the FS6500 from 12 to 24 ports by installing an additional 12-port module on-site without interrupting network operations.
What is the maximum bandwidth of the Inspur FS6500?
The Inspur FS6500 delivers up to 768 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth, supporting high-density SAN environments and scalable data center performance.