Brocade G630 96x SFP28 32Gb (96 Ports Active) 8x QSFP28 128Gb - Fibre Channel Switch

Purpose-built to meet the stringent low-latency and high IOPS demands of flash storage, the Brocade® G630 is a high-density switch engineered to address the evolving needs of large-scale, dynamic data center environments. As a foundational building block, it is optimized for NVMe storage infrastructures, demanding workloads, and the consolidation of data center resources. Scale your network in step with your business growth The Brocade G630 delivers industry-leading 32G Fibre Channel performance with up to 128 ports within a compact 2U chassis. Leveraging Brocade Gen 6 technology, it provides 33% more connectivity at twice the speed compared to previous generations, empowering organizations to expand their storage networks efficiently and cost-effectively. Achieve cutting-edge, low-latency NVMe performance with proven reliability Designed for seamless integration with next-generation NVMe flash storage, the Brocade G630 enables a smooth transition without the need for disruptive rip-and-replace upgrades. It supports simultaneous operation of NVMe and legacy SCSI protocols on the same network, facilitating a gradual and risk-mitigated migration path to high-performance NVMe environments. Enhance operational efficiency through intelligent automation The Brocade G630 empowers IT teams with open and straightforward automation capabilities that streamline daily repetitive tasks. This automation improves operational productivity while significantly reducing the potential for human error, enabling organizations to maintain a reliable and efficient storage infrastructure. This device is an excellent choice for:

• High-performance Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) demanding ultra-low latency and exceptional throughput: The Brocade G630 is engineered to deliver industry-leading low latency and high throughput, making it ideally suited for environments where rapid data access and transfer speeds are critical. This capability ensures that storage workloads are handled with minimal delay, supporting applications with intensive I/O demands such as large-scale databases, real-time analytics, and transactional systems.
• Enterprise-grade data centers requiring scalable, resilient, and secure storage networking infrastructures: Designed for deployment in modern enterprise data centers, the G630 offers a scalable architecture that can grow with organizational needs. Its redundant components, including power supplies and cooling systems, provide high availability and resilience, ensuring continuous operation. Security features embedded in the switch protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Mission-critical workloads demanding continuous availability through robust redundancy and failover capabilities: The switch’s fault-tolerant design incorporates dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, which allow for maintenance and replacement without downtime. This ensures that mission-critical applications experience uninterrupted access to storage resources, reducing the risk of costly outages in environments such as financial services, healthcare, and government.
• Environments requiring advanced fabric management, comprehensive security protocols, and data integrity assurance: The G630 supports advanced management tools that enable granular control over SAN fabrics, allowing administrators to optimize performance and monitor health proactively. Integrated security protocols, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and 802.1X authentication, safeguard the storage fabric against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Deployments needing flexible port configurations and extensive scalability to accommodate diverse infrastructure demands: With support for auto-negotiation across multiple speeds (4, 8, 10, 16, and 32 Gbps) and the ability to scale up to 128 ports through port-on-demand licensing and expansion modules, the G630 adapts seamlessly to evolving infrastructure requirements. This flexibility allows organizations to optimize port usage and investment over time.
• Large-scale virtualization platforms requiring high bandwidth and minimal latency for efficient storage access and performance: Virtualized environments place heavy demands on storage networks due to multiple virtual machines sharing physical resources. The G630’s high port density and low latency ensure that virtualized workloads receive the necessary throughput and responsiveness, enhancing overall application performance and user experience.
• Organizations seeking to optimize SAN fabric efficiency through enhanced inter-switch communication and bandwidth aggregation: The G630 supports ISL (Inter-Switch Link) trunking, which combines multiple physical links into a single logical high-bandwidth channel. This maximizes bandwidth utilization between switches, reduces bottlenecks, and improves load balancing across the fabric, ultimately enhancing SAN performance and scalability.
• Data centers requiring seamless integration with existing Brocade SAN ecosystems and native management tools for streamlined operations: As part of the Brocade G-Series family, the G630 integrates smoothly with established Brocade SAN environments. It supports a comprehensive suite of management utilities, including Brocade Network Advisor and REST APIs, allowing IT teams to maintain consistency, simplify administration, and automate routine tasks effectively.