Brocade’s BR-G720-56-32G-F is a next-generation enterprise switch engineered for mission-critical environments, making it an ideal solution for large enterprise data centers. This model is optimized for advanced cloud networking, enabling highly scalable infrastructure with uncompromising stability for cloud deployments in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Its 32Gb/s auto-sensing Fibre Channel technology delivers exceptional throughput, supporting seamless integration with legacy and modern storage architectures, which is essential for secure storage and transactional data integrity. With 4.096 Tb/s bandwidth and support for up to 4,000 active nodes across dense fabrics, the BR-G720-56-32G-F caters to the performance needs of regional system integrators, value-added distributors, and enterprise end-users. As businesses evolve towards virtualization, big data analytics, and hybrid cloud solutions, this switch stands out by delivering high port density, automatic speed negotiation, and robust frame-based ISL trunking—minimizing network bottlenecks even in the most demanding environments. For distributors, the BR-G720-56-32G-F streamlines inventory by offering broad compatibility and minimized lifecycle management challenges. Integration partners can deploy this model with confidence in critical infrastructures, ensuring SLA compliance and regulatory security requirements are met. For direct end users, the intuitive management, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and a compact, energy-efficient design result in a lower total cost of ownership and enhanced data protection. Security is prioritized at every level, supporting FICON and advanced fabric service capabilities to ensure data center resilience and compliance. With the BR-G720-56-32G-F, organizations in any region gain a versatile powerhouse, ready for the future of enterprise datacenter networking and secure, high-throughput storage applications.
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| Model | BR-G720-56-32G-F | BR-G720-56-64G-R | BR-G630-96-32G-R | 7810 Extension Switch |
| Port Configuration | 24 to 64 @ 64G | 24 to 64 @ 64G | 48 to 128 @32G | 12 × 32 Gbps (E, F, M, D, EX ports) |
| Switching Capacity | 4.096 Tb/s | 4.096 Tb/s | 4 Tb/s | n/a |
| Forwarding Rate | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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-OPT-PSU-349W | Brocade 349W Dual Hot-Swappable Power Supply Unit for G720 Series – ensures power redundancy and continuous uptime. |
| BR-OPT-SFP32G-SR | Brocade 32G SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver, enables high-speed short-range connections for SAN fabrics in data centers. |
| BR-G720-RACKKIT | Brocade Rack Mount Kit for G720 Series Switches, compatible with standard 19-inch racks for secure installation. |
Brocade BR-G720-56-32G-F Specification
| Model | BR-G720-56-32G-F |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Access Gateway | Supports |
| Bandwidth | 4.096 Tb/s |
| Certified Maximum | 4K active nodes; 56 switches, 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS® fabrics |
| Fibre Channel Performance | 8.5Gb/s, 10.53Gb/s, 14.025Gb/s, 28.05Gb/s, 57.8Gb/s line speed, full duplex; auto-sensing 8/10/16/32/64G port speeds; 10Gb/s programmable to fixed speed |
| FICON Support | Supports |
| Frame Based ISL Trunking | Frame-based trunking with up to 8 SFP+ ports per ISL trunk; up to 512Gb/s per ISL trunk |
| Power | 349W, dual hot-swappable power supplies |
| Dimensions (mm) | 440(W) x 43.9(H) x 355.6(D) |
| Total Line Rate Ports | 24 to 64 @ 64G |
| BR-G720-56-32G-F | BR-G720-56-32G-F |
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