Brocade 128 ports (96 64G SFP+, 16 2x64G SFP-DD ports), 48-port base; 2x 24-port SFP+ PODs, 32-port SFP-DD POD (16 2x64G SFP-DD)

Brocade G730 Enterprise Switch 128 ports (96 64G SFP+ ports, plus 16 2x64G SFP-DD ports), 48-port base configuration; additional ports are enabled with two 24-port SFP+ PODs (Ports on Demand), plus 32-port SFP-DD POD (16 2x64G SFP-DD transceivers), scaling the switch from 48 ports to 128 ports

Description

The Broadcom G730 is a high-density, enterprise-grade switch engineered to deliver extremely high throughput, adaptable connectivity, and robust performance for modern data centers and core enterprise environments. Acting as a leading enterprise switch, the G730 features flexible configuration with 48-128 line rate ports operating at blazing 64G, making it a standout among 48-port switch solutions that demand advanced scalability. Purpose-built for organizations requiring uncompromising bandwidth, this model delivers a remarkable total bandwidth of 8.192 Tb/s, powering mission-critical workflows such as virtualization, storage networking, or cloud infrastructure. The switch’s support for 128 dedicated Fibre Channel ports, auto-sensing port speeds from 8G to 64G, and full support for next-gen 64G SFP+ modules ensures reliable, high-performance interconnects tailored to demanding deployments. As the requirements for flexible, high-capacity infrastructure accelerate across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, the G730’s capacity to support up to 4,000 active nodes and 56-switch/19-hop fabric configurations positions it as the flagship choice in dense enterprise and service provider networks—enabling seamless integration of 128 ports, rapid port expansion, and future-ready fabric designs. Enterprises, resellers, and integrators alike benefit from this 64G SFP+ capable switch’s exceptional reliability, dual hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy, and proven compatibility for scalable, sustainable infrastructure growth in hybrid and high-performance environments globally.

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Model: BRO:G730

Brand: Broadcom

Status: Currently Active (as of July 2025)

Total Bandwidth: 8.192 Tb/s

Line Rate Ports Supported: 48-128 ports @ 64G

Fibre Channel Ports: 128 dedicated ports

Auto-Sensing Port Speeds: 8/10/16/32/64G

10Gb/s Fixed Port Speed Option: Programmable

Frame-Based ISL Trunking: Up to 512 Gb/s per trunk

Dimensions (W × H × D): 440 mm × 86.7 mm × 609.6 mm

Power Supply: 969W dual hot-swappable

Certified Active Nodes: 4,000 nodes

Fabric OS Configuration: Supports 56-switch/19-hop

Fibre Channel Data Rates (Full Duplex): 8.5/10.53/14.025/28.05/57.8 Gb/s

FICON Support: Not available