The Brocade BR-G610-8-16G-0 is an enterprise-class switch engineered for demanding network expansions. Designed with scalability in mind, it features a robust hardware platform that ensures stable and high-speed connectivity for dynamic environments. With support for next-generation NVMe flash arrays, the BR-G610-8-16G-0 delivers exceptional throughput and rapid data response, optimizing enterprise storage and server connections. Its port side exhaust capability efficiently manages airflow, making it an ideal solution for data centers concerned with cooling efficiency. For evolving enterprise network expansions, the BR-G610-8-16G-0 stands out by providing advanced Fibre Channel performance, supporting 8 to 24 line-rate ports at 32G, and accommodating up to 6,000 active nodes for truly scalable infrastructure. Whether deployed as a standalone device or as part of a broader Brocade Fabric, this switch ensures flexible, high-availability architecture. It integrates seamlessly with Brocade Fabric OS® fabrics, supporting up to 56 switches and 19 hops for unprecedented fabric scalability. With a single fixed power supply design, compact dimensions, and energy-efficient operation at just 76.52W, it is purpose-built for both new rollouts and cost-effective network upgrades in organizations of any size. The inclusion of versatile management features, security standards, and trunking options ensures reliable performance for end users, SMB integrators, and global distributors alike, supporting technological growth in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
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| Model | BR-G610-8-16G-0 | 6450P48-K12-US | C1-WS3650-24TD/K9 | C1-WS3650-24PDM/K9 |
| Brand | Brocade | Alcatel-Lucent | Cisco | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 8 to 24 @ 32G | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2 × SFP+ | 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2 × 10G SFP+ | 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+, 2 × 10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 768 Gb/s | 136 Gbps | 254 Gbps | 254 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Fibre Channel: 4.25/8.5/14.025/28.05 Gb/s line speed, full duplex; auto-sensing 4/8/16/32G | 1 Gbps per port (wire-speed) | 68.45 Mpps | 68.45 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | No (non-PoE model) | 975W |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | Yes (10G stacking module) | StackWise-160 (160 Gbps bandwidth) | StackWise-160 (160 Gbps bandwidth) |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| BR-PSU-610 | Brocade replacement power supply for BR-G610 series switches; ensures redundancy and uptime |
| BR-FAN-610 | Brocade port side exhaust fan module for BR-G610, enhances airflow and cooling efficiency for enterprise racks |
| BR-SFP-16G | Brocade 16G SFP+ transceiver, compatible with BR-G610-8-16G-0 for high-speed Fibre Channel uplinks |
Brocade BR-G610-8-16G-0 Specification
| Model | BR-G610-8-16G-0 |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Access Gateway | Supports |
| Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s |
| Certified Maximum | 6,000 active nodes; 56 switches, 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS® fabrics; larger fabrics certified as required |
| Fibre Channel Performance | Fibre Channel: 4.25Gb/s, 8.5Gb/s, 14.025Gb/s, 28.05Gb/s line speed, full duplex; auto-sensing of 4, 8, 16, and 32G port speeds |
| FICON Support | Not available |
| Frame Based ISL Trunking | 256Gb/s frame-based trunk (optional) |
| Power | 76.52W, single, fixed power supply |
| Size (mm) | 428.8(W) x 42.9(H) x 306.6(D) |
| Total Line Rate Ports | 8 to 24 @ 32G |
| BR-G610-8-16G-0 | BR-G610-8-16G-0 |
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