Brocade G620 32Gbps Fibre Channel Switch with 48 Active Ports and Port Side Intake Cooling
Introducing the BR-G620-48-32G-F, a high-value, enterprise-grade Gen6 32G Fibre Channel switch from Brocade—engineered to deliver exceptional storage network performance, seamless deployment, and tailored cooling, all at a cost-effective price point. Perfect for small-to-mid enterprises, edge data centers, and access-layer SANs, this switch combines reliability, convenience, and scalability without the premium price of high-density core switches.
Key Advantages & Attractive Features
- Plug-and-Play Ready, No Hidden Costs: Pre-installed with 48x 32G SW multi-mode (MM) SFP+ modules—no extra purchases, no setup delays, and no compatibility headaches. Simply mount the switch, connect your storage and servers, and start leveraging high-speed 32G connectivity immediately, saving your IT team time and budget.
- Enterprise-Grade 32Gbps Performance: Delivers ultra-low latency (sub-1ms) and high throughput to support demanding workloads, including VMware virtualization, Oracle/SQL databases, VDI, and flash storage arrays. Ensures smooth, consistent performance for mission-critical applications that rely on fast, stable storage access.
- Port Side Intake Cooling (Optimized for Standard Data Centers): Tailored with port-side intake airflow, perfectly aligned with cold-aisle/hot-aisle containment designs. This engineering reduces operating temperatures, lowers power consumption, and extends hardware lifespan—ensuring 24/7 reliability in standard data center rack layouts.
- 48 Ports Fully Activated, Maximum Value: Comes with all 48 ports activated out of the box (no extra licensing fees) and a 64-port chassis, offering immediate full functionality while leaving room for future expansion if needed. Ideal for businesses that need full 48-port capacity without overpaying for unused ports.
- Compact 2U Design, Space-Saving Efficiency: Fits easily in standard racks with a space-saving 2U form factor, maximizing rack utilization—perfect for small data centers, edge locations, or access-layer deployments where space is at a premium. Built with enterprise-grade redundancy (hot-swappable fans and power supplies) for non-disruptive operation.
- Cost-Effective Enterprise Reliability: Backed by Brocade’s proven SAN technology, featuring non-disruptive firmware updates, advanced health monitoring, and seamless interoperability with 8G/16G/32G storage arrays and servers. Delivers 99.999% uptime without the high cost of core-level switches.
Ideal For
Small-to-mid enterprises, access-layer SAN deployments, edge data centers, virtualized workgroups, high-performance databases, and any organization seeking enterprise-grade 32G Fibre Channel performance without the premium cost of a core switch. Perfect for data centers with standard cold-aisle intake cooling designs.
The BR-G620-48-32G-F is the smart choice for businesses that refuse to compromise on reliability or performance—but don’t want to overinvest in unused port capacity. It delivers everything you need for a robust, scalable storage network, at a value that fits your budget.
