Back to: Brocade FC (Fibre Channel) Switches
The Brocade Storage Network Product Portfolio focuses on delivering high-performance, low-latency, and scalable solutions for modern storage environments. Let’s break down the key products and their roles:
📦 Brocade Storage Network Product Portfolio
🌐 1. Fibre Channel (FC) Switches
Brocade’s core storage networking products, offering high-speed, reliable connectivity for SAN environments.
- Gen 7 Fibre Channel (64 Gbps):
- Brocade G720: 64-port switch for ultra-fast connectivity, ideal for NVMe and all-flash arrays.
- Brocade G730: 128-port switch with high density and ultra-low latency.
- Brocade G710: 8 to 24 ports, cost-effective for smaller SAN environments.
- ASIC: Condor 5 — supporting autonomous SAN features, real-time telemetry, and security enhancements.
- Gen 6 Fibre Channel (32 Gbps):
- Brocade G610: Entry-level 24-port switch.
- Brocade G620: Mid-size 48-port switch for growing SANs.
- Brocade G630: Large 128-port switch with high density and performance.
🏢 2. Fibre Channel Directors
High-end, modular switches designed for large-scale enterprise data centers and mission-critical workloads.
- Gen 7 Directors:
- Brocade X7-4: Scales up to 256 ports for high-performance fabrics.
- Brocade X7-8: Up to 512 ports, perfect for enterprise core switching needs.
- Gen 6 Directors:
- Brocade X6-4: 192-port director supporting 32 Gbps FC.
- Brocade X6-8: 384-port director with scalability for demanding SANs.
📈 3. Management and Monitoring Solutions
Brocade combines powerful analytics with intuitive management platforms.
- Brocade SANnav Management Portal:
- Modern UI for SAN monitoring and orchestration.
- Real-time health dashboards, policy-based automation, and telemetry insights.
- Fabric Vision Technology:
- Advanced monitoring and diagnostics for proactive issue resolution.
- Flow Vision for real-time traffic analysis.
⚡ 4. NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe-oF) Solutions
Optimized for next-gen storage protocols, supporting ultra-low latency and high throughput.
- Gen 7 and Gen 6 FC switches natively support NVMe over FC for high-speed, low-latency storage access.
- Integration with flash storage arrays for end-to-end NVMe environments.
🔒 5. Automation and Security Solutions
Modern storage networks require built-in automation and security capabilities.
- Autonomous SAN Technology:
- Self-optimizing networks with AI-driven diagnostics and healing.
- Integrated Security:
- Hardware root of trust, dynamic access controls, and encryption for data in flight.
🌉 6. Extension Solutions (FCIP)
Solutions for disaster recovery and remote replication.
- Brocade 7840 Extension Switch:
- Combines Fibre Channel and IP (FCIP) for long-distance data replication.
- 80 Gbps bandwidth for high-speed disaster recovery.
🚀 Key Innovations:
- 64 Gbps Fibre Channel: Doubling the throughput for next-gen workloads.
- NVMe Integration: Seamless support for all-flash and hybrid environments.
- Autonomous SAN: AI-powered monitoring, self-healing, and proactive alerting.
- Scalability: Solutions ranging from small SAN switches to massive multi-chassis directors.