Brocade G-Series G720
The Brocade G720 is a 64-port Gen 7 Fibre Channel switch engineered for high-throughput autonomous SAN fabrics, delivering 64Gb/s FC connectivity across 56 SFP+ and 8 SFP-DD ports. It features 4.096 Tb/s switching bandwidth, under 460 ns cut-through latency, and integrated SAN self-healing telemetry.
Specifications
| Brand | Brocade |
|---|---|
| Family | Brocade G-Series |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Released | Oct 2020 |
| Form factor | 1U rackmount |
| Ports | 56x 64Gb FC SFP+ + 8x 2x64Gb FC SFP-DD (64 total ports) |
| Switching capacity | 4.096 Tb/s full duplex |
| Latency | < 460 ns cut-through |
Generations
- Previous generation: Brocade G-Series G620
Compatible parts
Transceivers
57-1000487-01 Brocade 32Gb Shortwave SFP28 Optical Transceiver
57-1000495-01 Brocade 64Gb Shortwave SFP56 Optical Transceiver
Works together
How the Brocade G-Series G720 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 R6525 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7525 2U rack
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus 1U rack
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus 2U rack
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus desktop
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 1U 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
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 9000T 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 G720.
- Compatibility Brocade interoperability page for the Brocade G-Series G720
- Compatibility Brocade Fibre Channel support and compatibility documents (Broadcom)
- Support Broadcom Support Portal
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can the Brocade G720 use existing 32Gb and 16Gb optics?
Yes, SFP+ ports on the Brocade G720 accept 32Gb and 16Gb SFP optical transceivers for direct migration.
What is the purpose of SFP-DD ports on the Brocade G720?
Double-density SFP-DD ports provide two independent 64Gb FC channels per physical connector, doubling port density in 1U.
Buying or selling G720?
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 G720 Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-27