G630

The Broadcom G630 is an enterprise-class switch engineered for both performance and scalability across a wide variety of network environments. It is purpose-built to address high-bandwidth Fibre Channel storage connectivity, supporting data-intensive applications in modern data centers. The G630 integrates SFP+ ports for fast and reliable fiber optic expansion, while also featuring auto-sensing QSFP ports, enabling dynamic port configuration and investment protection. Leveraging advanced Ports on Demand functionality, organizations can unlock additional performance and flexibility as requirements grow. The switch operates at full-duplex speeds up to 28.05 Gbps for Fibre Channel, with automatic detection enabling seamless multi-generation deployments (4G/8G/16G/32G). Fully active in the product lifecycle, the G630 delivers a bandwidth of up to 4 Tb/s and adapts to diverse topologies with certified scalability for complex single and MPR fabric environments. With dual hot-swappable 942W power supplies and support for up to 128 line-rate ports at 32G, the G630 minimizes downtime and energy consumption while maximizing throughput and reliability. The platform’s software-driven capabilities enable robust ISL trunking up to 256 Gbps and advanced management, making it a future-ready solution for distributed architectures, storage area networks, and mission-critical workloads. The Broadcom G630 positions itself as an ideal choice for regional integration partners, enterprise resellers, and discerning end users seeking operational efficiency, investment protection, and easy scalability in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Product Features Comparison

Model	G630	C1-N5596T-FA	C1-N5624-B-24Q	BR-G610-16-16G-0
Port Configuration	48 to 128 @ 32G	32 × 10G BASE-T ports, 16 × SFP+ (10G) ports	24 × 40G QSFP+ (supports up to 96 × 10G SFP+)	24 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP (24 active)
Switching Capacity	4 Tb/s	1.92 Tbps	1.92 Tbps	n/a
Forwarding Rate	4.25/8.5/14.025/28.05 Gbps (full duplex, Fibre Channel)	1.428 Bpps	1.428 Bpps	n/a
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a