The Brocade G610 storage switch delivers an economical, flash-ready solution for small to medium data centers transitioning to next-generation storage architectures. Leveraging 6th-generation Fibre Channel technology, it offers flexible deployments starting at 8 ports—scalable up to 24—with 32 Gbps performance and simplified total cost of ownership. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
With one-click EZSwitchSetup deployment, proactive monitoring via Fabric Vision® and VM Insight, and Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) link aggregation, the G610 ensures enterprise-grade reliability and full fabric visibility. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
| Series | Model | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brocade G610 | G610-8 | Default 8-port, supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Brocade G610 | G610-16 | 16-port, PoD-expandable |
| Brocade G610 | G610-24 | 24-port full-feature, up to 32 Gbps per port |
On-demand PoD licensing allows deployments of 8, 16, or 24 ports with multi-rate support at 4/8/16/32 Gbps. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
EZSwitchSetup one-click, three-step commissioning combined with Fabric Vision® and VM Insight provides proactive performance and health monitoring. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Dynamic Path Selection link aggregation up to 256 Gbps, Forward Error Correction, and ClearLink diagnostics ensure uninterrupted fabric operation. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Seamlessly integrates with NVMe flash arrays for ultra-low latency workloads. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
| Fibre Channel Ports | 8/16/24 (PoD-expandable to 24) |
|---|---|
| Port Speeds | Auto-negotiation at 4/8/16/32 Gbps |
| ISL Aggregation | Up to 8×32 Gbps (256 Gbps) |
| Full Duplex Bandwidth | 768 Gbps |
| Latency | ≤ 900 ns (with FEC) |
| Frame Buffer | 2,000 frames, dynamic allocation |
| Management Interfaces | 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45; serial; USB |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable redundant PSUs |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 428.8 × 42.9 × 306.6 mm (1U) |
| Operating Temp. | 0 °C to 40 °C |
Select the Brocade G610 chassis and license bundles that best suit your SAN requirements:
| Item | Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BR-G610-8-16G-R | G610 base chassis, 8 × 16 Gbps SFPs, AC power | 1 |
| 2 | BR-G610-16-16G-R | G610 chassis, 16 × 16 Gbps SFPs, AC power | 1 |
| 3 | BR-G610-24-16G-R | G610 chassis, 24 × 16 Gbps SFPs, AC power | 1 |
| 4 | BR-G610-24-32G-R | G610 chassis, 24 × 32 Gbps SFPs, AC power | 1 |
| 5 | XBR-SMED8PTPOD-16G | 8-port on-demand license + 8 × Brocade 16 Gbps SWL SFPs | 1 |
| 6 | XBR-SMED8PTPOD-32G | 8-port on-demand license + 8 × Brocade 32 Gbps SWL SFPs | 1 |
| 7 | BR-SMEDEB4-01 | Enterprise Feature Bundle (Trunking, Extended Fabric, Fabric Vision) | 1 |
