G610

The Broadcom G610 is an enterprise-class switch purpose-built for robust, high-performance storage networking. Featuring seamless Brocade Access Gateway support, the G610 provides a highly flexible solution optimized for dynamic Fibre Channel environments. With E_Ports and F_Ports designed to maximize efficiency and adaptability, this switch allows easy scaling and reliable inter-switch connectivity. The inclusion of PoD license options empowers organizations to expand their deployment incrementally, ensuring investment protection and on-demand scalability. Operational simplicity is further enhanced by auto-sensing port speed capabilities, making the G610 ideal for medium to large-sized storage networks where interoperability and growth-readiness are critical. Backed by an active lifecycle status, the G610 supports up to 6,000 active nodes and 56 switches with up to 19 hops, ensuring excellent support for both small and large Brocade Fabric OS fabrics. Full-duplex Fibre Channel performance ranges from 4.25Gb/s to 28.05Gb/s, while a dedicated 768 Gb/s bandwidth meets rigorous throughput and low-latency demands essential for next-generation applications. The platform leverages advanced frame-based ISL trunking (optionally up to 256 Gb/s) and offers efficient power consumption in a compact 1U form factor. For IT distributors, integrators, and end users seeking reliable SAN infrastructure—especially in data centers, cloud, or enterprise networks—the Broadcom G610’s feature-rich, PoD license-managed design ensures your fabric remains agile and future-ready.

Product Features Comparison

Model	G610	BR-G720-56-32G-R	C1-N3K-C3172TQ	JL253A
Brand	Broadcom	Brocade	Cisco	Aruba
Port Configuration	8 to 24 @ 32G	24 to 64 @ 64G	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 6 × QSFP+ (40G)	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+, 4x 1G SFP
Switching Capacity	768 Gb/s	4.096 Tb/s	1.44 Tbps	56 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	1.08 Bpps	41.7 Mpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	370W
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a