BR-G730-48-64G-R, Brocade G730 Switch, 128 ports/48x64Gb Shortwave Modules/Port Side Exhaust

The Brocade BR-G730-48-64G-R is an enterprise-class switch engineered for high-performance environments in modern enterprise data centers. As network demands intensify with larger cloud infrastructure deployments, the BR-G730-48-64G-R optimizes data center networks by providing state-of-the-art Fibre Channel performance. Supporting line speeds up to 64G, it integrates seamlessly into virtualized and cloud-enabled data centers, balancing efficiency, resiliency, and scale. Whether you are a distributor, small integrator, or a direct end user, this switch is built to streamline the implementation of scalable networks, reducing complexity and operational overhead. In fast-paced enterprise data centers, the BR-G730-48-64G-R ensures secure, rapid, and highly available storage and compute connectivity. By leveraging its extensive bandwidth of 4.096 Tb/s and support for up to 4,000 active nodes under Brocade Fabric OS fabrics, this switch is designed to meet the extensive requirements for reliable, mission-critical data center networks. Its robust frame-based ISL trunking, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and dynamic port speeds empower organizations to future-proof their core cloud infrastructure with agility and confidence.

Product Features Comparison

Model	BR-G730-48-64G-R	BR-G610-8-16G-0	BR-G610-16-16G-0	BR-310-B-0008
Brand	Brocade	Brocade	Brocade	Brocade
Port Configuration	24 to 64 @ 64G	8 to 24 @ 32G	8 to 24 @ 32G	24 x 8Gb FC
Switching Capacity	4.096 Tb/s	768 Gb/s	768 Gb/s	n/a
Forwarding Rate	8.5Gbps-57.8Gbps line speed	4.25Gb/s-28.05Gb/s line speed	4.25Gb/s-28.05Gb/s (full duplex)	n/a
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a