Brocade G-Series G610
The Brocade G610 is an entry-level 24-port Gen 6 Fibre Channel switch designed for small to mid-sized SAN fabrics, providing 32Gb FC performance with auto-negotiation to 16Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb. It allows organizations to deploy flash-ready storage networks with low latency and pay-as-you-grow port scalability from 8 to 24 ports.
Specifications
| Brand | Brocade |
|---|---|
| Family | Brocade G-Series |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Released | Mar 2017 |
| Form factor | 1U rackmount |
| Ports | 24x 32Gb FC SFP28 (8, 16, or 24 ports active via PoD) |
| Switching capacity | 768 Gb/s full duplex |
| Latency | < 900 ns locally switched cut-through |
Generations
- Previous generation: Brocade 6500 Series 6505
Compatible parts
Transceivers
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32Gb Longwave 10km SFP28 Optical Transceiver
57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Works together
How the Brocade G-Series G610 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
HPE Superdome Flex Superdome Flex 5U chassis, 4 sockets each, up to 8 chassis
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
Dell PowerEdge R440 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Storage
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
HPE MSA 1050 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2050 2U rack enterprise SAN
Lenovo ThinkSystem DS4200 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Optics
- 57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
- 57-1000333-01 Brocade 32Gb Longwave 10km SFP28 Optical Transceiver
- 57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Brocade
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Brocade has tested with the Brocade G-Series G610.
- Compatibility Brocade interoperability page for the Brocade G-Series G610
- Compatibility Brocade Fibre Channel support and compatibility documents (Broadcom)
- Support Broadcom Support Portal
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many ports are active on the base Brocade G610 switch?
The base G610 configuration starts with 8 active 32Gb FC ports, scalable to 16 and 24 ports using 8-port Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses.
Can the Brocade G610 connect to older 16Gb and 8Gb SAN fabrics?
Yes, each SFP28 port auto-negotiates to 32Gb, 16Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb speeds based on transceiver capabilities.
Buying or selling G610?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Brocade G610 Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-27