The Brocade BR-G620-24-16G-F is an enterprise-grade switch meticulously engineered for next-generation storage networks and high-demand enterprise data centers. This Brocade switch delivers robust bandwidth of 2 Tb/s, supporting seamless operations and agility even under the heaviest workloads. Designed for environments that require reliable, low-latency connectivity, the BR-G620-24-16G-F enhances storage networking by leveraging its advanced fiber channel capabilities, providing ultra-fast, high-density network fabrics essential for virtualization and mission-critical enterprise data centers. The platform’s auto-sensing port technology enables dynamic adaptation to various fiber channel performance needs, notably accommodating speeds from 4.25 Gb/s up to 32G on standard ports and up to 28.05 Gb/s on select lines, thus supporting modern workloads and multigenerational infrastructure. Enterprises seeking a foundation for scalable growth will value the BR-G620-24-16G-F’s certified maximum of 6,000 active nodes, while data integrity and efficiency are assured via optional 256 Gb/s frame-based trunking. Supporting key technologies such as full-duplex operation, FICON support for mainframe environments, and access gateway functionality, this 16Gb/s fiber channel switch is ideal where rapid data movement, consolidation, and simplicity are paramount. Its resilient design, including dual hot-swappable power supplies and compact 1U rackmount form factor, is crafted for fast deployment, straightforward expansion, and ongoing operational excellence in today’s global enterprises.
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| Model | BR-G620-24-16G-F | BR-G610-16-16G-0 | Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-F | C1-N3K-C3548X |
| Brand | Brocade | Brocade | Arista | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 24 to 64 @ 32G | 8 to 24 @ 32G | 48 SFP+ and 6 QSFP28 | 48 × SFP+ (10G) ports |
| Switching Capacity | 2 Tb/s | 768 Gb/s | Up to 7.2 Tbps | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | n/a | n/a | Up to 2.6 Bpps | 1.04 Bpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| BR-PSU-205W | Brocade hot-swappable 205W power supply for G620 Series Switches |
| BR-4G-SFP-SW | Brocade 4Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP optical transceiver for storage networking |
| BR-RCKMT | Brocade rack mount kit for secure installation of BR-G620-24-16G-F in standard racks |
Brocade BR-G620-24-16G-F Specification
| Model | BR-G620-24-16G-F |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Access Gateway | Supports |
| Bandwidth | 2 Tb/s |
| Certified Maximum | 6,000 active nodes; 56 switches, 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS fabrics; larger fabrics certified as required |
| Fibre Channel Performance | 4.25 Gb/s, 8.5 Gb/s, 10.53 Gb/s, 14.025 Gb/s, 28.05 Gb/s line speed, full duplex; auto-sensing 4/8/10/16/32G port speeds; 10 Gb/s optional fixed port speed; auto-sensing of 4×32/4×16/4×8/4×4G speeds on QSFP ports with Brocade FOS v8.2.0 |
| FICON Support | Supports |
| Frame Based ISL Trunking | 256 Gb/s frame-based trunk (optional) |
| Power Supply | 205 W, dual hot-swappable power supplies |
| Size (mm) | 440 (W) × 43.9 (H) × 355.6 (D) |
| Total Line Rate Ports | 24 to 64 @ 32G |
| BR-G620-24-16G-F | BR-G620-24-16G-F |
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