
Brocade G630 series 128 port switch, 96 port activation, including 96 Brocade 32Gb/s shortwave multi-mode modules, port side intake
Description
The Brocade BR-G630-96-32G-F is a high-performance fiber channel switch designed for large-scale SAN environments. With 96 activated 32Gb/s shortwave ports, it offers unparalleled data transfer speeds and reliability, making it an ideal choice for data centers and enterprise networks seeking efficient data handling and robust connectivity solutions.
BR-G630-96-32G-F Product Highlights
Deliver unmatched scalability
- Pay as you grow” from 48 up to 128 32G ports with Ports on Demand (PoD)
- Scale efficiently with 33 percent more connectivity in a 2U form factor
Achieve breakthrough performance
- Maximize your investment in low-latency, high-performance flash with a storage networking switch that supports critical business applications with 32G performance
- Integrate seamless NVMe-ready Fibre Channel while running NVMe and SCSI concurrently on the same network for transitioning to NVMe-based storage
Simplify management and automation
- Simplify end-to-end management of large-scale environments by automating monitoring and diagnostics
- Unique integrated network sensors monitor NVMe workloads and enable granular visibility into both NVMe and SCSI IO performance for optimal network health
Product Features Comparison
Model | BR-G630-96-32G-F | BR-G610-48-16G-S | BR-G620-72-32G-F | BR-G640-128-32G-F | BR-G630-48-32G-S | BR-G620-48-32G-S | BR-G640-96-32G-F |
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Ports | 128 | 48 | 72 | 128 | 48 | 48 | 96 |
Activated Ports | 96 | 48 | 64 | 128 | 48 | 48 | 96 |
Speed | 32Gb/s | 16Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 32Gb/s | 32Gb/s |
Module Type | Shortwave | Shortwave | Shortwave | Shortwave | Shortwave | Shortwave | Shortwave |
Airflow | Port side intake | Port side intake | Port side intake | Port side intake | Port side intake | Port side intake | Port side intake |
BR-G630-96-32G-F Product Application Scenarios
- Enterprise data centers
- Large-scale SAN deployments
- High-speed data transfer
Technical Specifications
BR-G630-96-32G-F Specification |
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Fibre Channel ports | 96 SFP+ ports capable of operating at 4, 8, 16, 32G Fibre Channel auto-sensing speeds; 8 QSFP ports capable of operating at 4×32, 4×16, 4×8, 4×4G Fibre Channel speeds. Offers a base configuration of 48 ports, two 24-port SFP+ PoD (Ports on Demand), and one 32-port QSFP PoD. The switch has a total of eight 32G QSFP ports. This allows users to grow from 48 ports to 128 ports. Supports F/E/EX_Port, M_Port, and D_Port types on the SFP+ ports and only F/E/EX_Port and D_Port types on the QSFP ports with Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) v8.2.0. |
Scalability | Full-fabric architecture with a maximum of 239 switches |
Certified maximum | Single fabric: 56 domains, 7 hops MPR fabric: 19 hops |
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. 10G optionally programmable to fixed port speed. Auto-sensing of 4×32/4×16/4×8/4×4 Gb/s speeds on the QSFP ports with Brocade FOS v8.2.0. |
ISL trunking | Frame-based trunking with up to eight 64G SFP+ ports per ISL trunk; up to 512Gb/s per ISL trunk; up to two (4 x 32G) QSFP ports per ISL trunk. Exchange-based load balancing across ISLs with DPS included in Brocade Fabric OS. |
Aggregate bandwidth | 4Tb/s |
Maximum fabric latency | Latency for locally switched ports is <780 ns (including FEC); compression is 1 μs per node. |
Maximum frame size | 2,112-byte payload |
Frame buffers | 15K frame buffers with dynamic buffer sharing capability across ports |
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 |
Size | Width: 440.00 mm (17.32 in.) Height: 86.70 mm (3.41 in.) Depth: 609.60 mm (24.00 in.) |
System weight | 7.07 kg (15.59 lb) with two power supplies, fans, without transceivers 8.41 kg (18.54 lb) with two power supplies, fans, fully populated with transceivers |
Operating environment | Temperature: 0°C to 40°C/32°F to 104°F Humidity: 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating environment | Temperature: –25°C to 70°C/–13°F to 158°F Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Operating altitude | Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
Storage altitude | Up to 12 km (39,370 ft) |
Power supply | Two power supply FRUs with integrated power module, voltage range of 90V to 264V AC. 80 Plus Platinum. |
Fans | Three fan FRUs with two fans each. |
AC input | 100V to 240V nominal, 90V to 264V range. Maximum input current: 12A. |
Input line frequency | 50 Hz to 60 Hz nominal, 47 Hz to 63 Hz range. |
Power consumption | Maximum 942W with all 128 ports operating at 32G (96 ports populated with 32G SWL optics and 8 QSFP ports populated with 4×32G SWL optics). Maximum of 495W for empty chassis with no optics in idle configuration. |
Imagine if you could be satisfied and content with your purchase. That can very much be your reality with the Brocade G630 128 port switch, 96 port activation, including 96 Brocade 32Gb/s shortwave multi-mode modules, port side intake BR-G630-96-32G-F.
Inventory Last Updated: Aug 23, 2025
Inventory Last Updated: Aug 23, 2025