Brocade G-Series G630
The Brocade G630 is an enterprise-class 128-port Gen 6 Fibre Channel switch delivering 96 32Gb FC SFP28 ports and 8 128Gb QSFP28 uplinks in a 2U chassis for core enterprise SAN fabrics. It provides 4 Tb/s aggregate bandwidth and integrated VM visibility for large-scale enterprise data center storage infrastructure.
Specifications
| Brand | Brocade |
|---|---|
| Family | Brocade G-Series |
| Form factor | 2U |
| Released | Feb 2018 |
| Form factor | 2U rackmount |
| Ports | 96x 32Gb FC SFP28 + 8x 128Gb FC QSFP28 |
| Switching capacity | 4 Tb/s full duplex |
| Latency | < 780 ns locally switched |
Generations
- Previous generation: Brocade 6500 Series 6510
- Next generation: Brocade G-Series G730
Compatible parts
Transceivers
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 G630 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
Dell PowerEdge R240 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R340 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6415 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7415 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7425 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 Alletra 9000 4U rack mission-critical array
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF20 4U rack adaptive flash array
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 G630.
- Compatibility Brocade interoperability page for the Brocade G-Series G630
- Compatibility Brocade Fibre Channel support and compatibility documents (Broadcom)
- Support Broadcom Support Portal
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum port count of the Brocade G630?
With 96 SFP28 ports and 8 Q-Flex QSFP28 ports split into 4x32Gb links, the G630 scales up to 128 32Gb FC ports.
What power supplies does the Brocade G630 utilize?
The G630 incorporates dual redundant hot-swappable load-sharing AC power supply units with integrated cooling fans.
Buying or selling G630?
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 G630 Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-27