57-1000495-01: Brocade 64Gb Shortwave SFP56 Optical Transceiver
Also listed as: 57-1000496-01, XBR-000495, SP64-SW-01
The Brocade 57-1000495-01 is a Gen 7 64Gb Fibre Channel Shortwave optical transceiver operating over 850nm multimode fibre for high-throughput autonomous SAN fabrics.
Specifications
| Part number | 57-1000495-01 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brocade |
| Type | Transceivers |
| Other numbers | 57-1000496-01, XBR-000495, SP64-SW-01 |
| Status | current |
| Form factor | SFP56 |
| Speed | 64Gb FC |
| Wavelength nm | 850 |
| Connector | LC duplex |
| Cable type | Multimode Fibre (OM3/OM4) |
| Max distance m | 100 |
About the 57-1000495-01
The Brocade 57-1000495-01 optical transceiver delivers Gen 7 64Gb Fibre Channel performance utilizing PAM4 optical modulation over 850nm VCSEL lasers. Engineered for high-throughput all-flash array connectivity and NVMe-FC fabric deployments, it provides low latency and line-rate forwarding. It enables doubling SAN bandwidth across existing optical cabling paths in modern data centers.
Compatibility
Designed for Brocade Gen 7 SAN switches including the Brocade G720 and Brocade G730. It auto-negotiates to 32Gb and 16Gb link rates when connected to previous generation host bus adapters and storage controllers. It supports Fabric OS 9.x autonomous SAN monitoring, self-healing algorithms, and real-time slow-drain device detection.
How to identify a genuine unit
Packaged in an SFP56 form-factor casing featuring a distinctive violet or blue release pull clasp. The manufacturer label identifies part number 57-1000495-01 along with production traceability codes. In the Fabric OS management console, the transceiver is recognized as a 64G SW SFP56 module with complete digital optical diagnostics.
Buying used
When sourcing used Gen 7 transceivers, check that the high-frequency SFP56 gold fingers are intact and free of oxidation. Clean the LC duplex interface with an optical cassette cleaner before insertion. Confirm in Fabric OS that the transceiver establishes PAM4 signal lock and does not report uncorrectable forward error correction events.
Fits these models
Works together
How the Brocade 57-1000495-01 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the hardware 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).
Adapters for the server
540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
4XC7A77485 ThinkSystem Emulex LPe36002 64Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter
Switches
Brocade G-Series G720 1U
Brocade G-Series G730 2U
Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9148V 1RU
Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9396V 2RU
Storage
HPE Alletra 9000 4U rack mission-critical array
HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
HPE MSA 2062 2U rack hybrid SAN
HPE StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library 2U rack tape library
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6400H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6600H 2U rack
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 57-1000495-01.
- Compatibility Brocade Fibre Channel support and compatibility documents (Broadcom)
- Support Broadcom Support Portal
FAQ
Can the 64Gb transceiver negotiate down to 32Gb?
Yes, it supports 64Gb, 32Gb, and 16Gb auto-negotiation on Gen 7 switch ports.
What modulation scheme does 64Gb FC use?
64Gb Fibre Channel uses PAM4 optical modulation to double data throughput over existing optical links.
Buying or selling 57-1000495-01?
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 Transceiver Modules Guide, checked 2026-10-27