Broadcom Launches Lowest Latency, Highest Efficiency SAN Switch for Rack-Based Infrastructure

Broadcom announced the availability of the Brocade G710 24-port 64G switch, the industry’s most responsive and efficient top-of-rack SAN switch. Brocade Gen 7 Fibre Channel combines cyber-resilient and autonomous SAN technology into this cost-effective platform that seamlessly integrates into rack-based storage solutions.

The Brocade G710 switch extends the industry’s most complete and extensive 64G SAN portfolio that includes fixed port switches, modular directors, extension switches and management software. It reflects Broadcom’s commitment, innovation and leadership in Fibre Channel technology. Purpose-built for small to mid-sized businesses, the Brocade G710 provides low-cost access to Gen 7 Fibre Channel technology. At 460 ns port-to-port latency at 64G speed, it’s the lowest latency Fibre Channel switch in the industry. It is the most energy-efficient Fibre Channel switch in the industry with a typical power draw of just 65 watts.

“Brocade Gen 7 Fibre Channel enables a cyber-resilient SAN that’s easy to deploy and manage while delivering the reliability, security and performance customers demand,” said Dennis Makishima, vice president and general manager, Brocade Storage Networking division, Broadcom. “Our new entry switch provides worry-free storage networking and no compromise security in an affordable solution that addresses the needs of on an always-on data center.”

The G710 is an affordable Gen 7 entry point that starts at just eight ports and can scale up to 24 ports to support growing environments. With support for up to 64G speed and 1.5 Tb/s total bandwidth, the switch can address the most demanding application and storage requirements.

With a worry-free, reliable network, organizations can count on continuous uptime and optimal performance, regardless of the challenges that may arise. Designed for maximum reliability, the Brocade G710 offers six nines (99.9999%)1 availability, ensuring the network stays operational with minimal downtime. Self-healing and self-optimizing capabilities of the switch ensure that the network will remain operational and maintain performance, even when issues occur, providing organizations peace of mind.

Designed with a cyber-resilient architecture, the Brocade G710 Switch ensures robust, high-level security for organizations’ critical data and applications. It secures storage traffic through controlled access and network isolation, effectively protecting data from unauthorized users. By utilizing a hardened operating system and hardware with root-of-trust validation, the switch minimizes potential vulnerabilities from malware and hijacking attacks.

The Brocade G710 provides superior investment protection with the industry’s only lifetime warranty. This lifetime warranty provides access to technical experts 24x7 to troubleshoot and solve issues, eliminating the costs and complexities of post-warranty support. Additionally, organizations have access to security patches and firmware updates throughout the lifetime of the product, ensuring their system is protected against emerging threats and remains up-to-date throughout its entire lifecycle.