
Brocade G610 series 24 port switch, 8 port activation, including 8 Brocade 32Gb/s shortwave multi-mode modules, port side exhaust BR-G610-8-32G-0
Description
The Brocade G610 series, model BR-G610-8-32G-0, is a high-performance 24-port switch designed for optimal data center connectivity. This model comes pre-activated with 8 ports and includes 8 Brocade 32Gb/s shortwave multi-mode modules. Ideal for engineers and procurement teams, it ensures reliable, high-speed connections for scalable networking in enterprise environments.
BR-G610-8-32G-0 Product Highlights
- Provides exceptional price/performance value, combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality in a 48-port
- Enables fast, easy, and cost-effective scaling from 24 to 48 ports
- Leverages Brocade Fabric Vision technology’s powerful monitoring, management, and diagnostic tools to simplify administration, increase uptime, and reduce costs
- Helps pinpoint problems faster and simplify SAN configuration and management with Brocade Network Advisor
- Simplifies deployment with the Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard and supports high-performance fabrics by using Brocade ClearLink D_Ports to identify optic and cable issues
- Maximizes availability with redundant, hot-pluggable components and nondisruptive software upgrades
Product Features Comparison
Features | BR-G610-8-32G-0 | BR-G720 | BR-6505 | BR-6520 | BR-G620 | BR-300 |
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Port Capacity | 24 | 40 | 24 | 96 | 48 | 8 |
Active Ports | 8 | 24 | 8 | 48 | 20 | 4 |
Speed | 32Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 16Gb/s | 16Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 8Gb/s |
Modules Included | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
Cooling | Port Side Exhaust | Rear Exhaust | Front to Back | Rear Exhaust | Port Side Exhaust | None |
BR-G610-8-32G-0 Product Application Scenarios
- Data center networking
- Enterprise storage network
- Scalable LAN implementation
Optional Add-ons
Model | Description |
---|---|
BR-POE-48V | Power over Ethernet Module |
BR-SW-4X10G | 4-Port 10GbE Module |
BR-SFP-32G-SW | 32Gb/s Shortwave SFP+ |
Product Description
Brocade G610 Specification |
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Fibre Channel Ports |
Switch mode (default): 8-, 16-, and 24-port configurations (8-port increment through Ports on Demand [PoD] license); E_Ports, F_Ports, M_Ports, and D_Ports Brocade Access Gateway default port mapping: 16 F_Ports, 8 N_Ports |
Scalability |
Full-fabric architecture with a maximum of 239 switches |
Certified Maximum |
6000 active nodes; 56 switches, 19 hops in Brocade Fabric OS® fabrics; larger fabrics certified as required |
Performance |
Fibre Channel: 4.25Gb/s line speed, full duplex; 8.5Gb/s line speed, full duplex; 14.025Gb/s line speed,
full duplex; 28.05Gb/s line speed, full duplex; auto-sensing of 4, 8, 16, and 32G port speeds. |
ISL Trunking |
Frame-based trunking with up to eight 32G SFP+ ports per ISL trunk; up to 256Gb/s per ISL trunk. Exchange-based load balancing across ISLs with DPS included in Brocade Fabric OS fabrics |
Aggregate Bandwidth |
768Gb/s |
Maximum Fabric Latency |
Latency for locally switched ports is <780 ns (including FEC) |
Maximum Frame Size |
2112-byte payload |
Frame Buffers |
2000 dynamically allocated |
Classes of Service |
Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) |
Port Types |
F_Port, E_Port, M_Port, D_Port (ClearLink Diagnostic Port) on 24 SFP+ ports Brocade Access Gateway mode: F_Port and NPIV-enabled N_Port |
Data Traffic Types |
Fabric switches supporting unicast |
Media Types |
32G FC SFP+ LC connector: SWL, LWL, ELWL
16G FC SFP+ LC connector: SWL, LWL, ELWL |
USB |
One USB port for system log file downloads or firmware upgrades |
Management |
HTTP/HTTPS; SNMP v1/v3 (FE MIB, FC Management MIB); SSH; Brocade Advanced Web Tools; Brocade SANnav Management Portal and SANnav Global View; Command Line Interface (CLI); RESTful API; trial licenses for add-on capabilities |
Security |
DH-CHAP (between switches and end devices), FCAP switch authentication; HTTPS, IP filtering, LDAP with IPv6, OpenLDAP, Port Binding, RADIUS, TACACS+, User-defined Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Secure Copy (SCP), Secure Syslog, SFTP, SSH v2, SSL, Switch Binding, Trusted Switch |
Management Access |
10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel, serial port (RJ-45) and one USB port |
Size |
Width: 428.80 mm (16.88 in.)
Height: 42.90 mm (1.69 in.) Depth: 306.60 mm (12.07 in.) |
System Weight |
4.20 kg (9.26 lb) with one integrated power supply and fans, without transceivers 4.80 kg (10.58 lb) with one integrated power supply and fans, fully populated with transceivers |
Operating Altitude |
Up to 3000m (9,842 ft) |
Storage Altitude |
Up to 12 km (39,370 ft) |
Shock |
Operating: Up to 20G, 6-ms half-sine
Nonoperating: Half-sine, 33G 11 ms, 3/eg axis |
Vibration |
Operating: 0.5g sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Nonoperating: 2.0g sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 Hz to 500 Hz |
Heat Dissipation |
24 ports at 215 BTU/hr |
Inventory Last Updated: Aug 23, 2025