Brocade FC Networking Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Brocade FC Networking. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | Portfolio: G620 (Gen 6), G720 (Gen 7), X7-4/X7-8 Directors (Gen 7); legacy Gen 5 6505/6510/6520, X6 Directors |
| Networking Options | G620: 24-64 ports @ 32G, 2 Tb/s; G720: 24-64 ports @ 64G, 4.096 Tb/s; X7 Director: up to 512 ports @ 64G, 39.6 Tb/s aggregate |
| Specification Source | Brocade official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
40G-QSFP-4SFP-AOC-0701 Brocade 40G QSFP+ to 4X10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable 7M
40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0501 Brocade 40G QSFP+ to 4X10G SFP+ Breakout DAC Cable 5M
60-1001945-16 Brocade FC16-48 16G 48-PORT Blade Rev 16
BR-300 Brocade 300 (DS-300B) 24-PORT 8GBPS FC SAN Switch
BR-300-24-8G Brocade 300 24-PORT 8GB FC Switch (24 Active, 8GB SFP+)
BR-300-8-8G Brocade 300 24-PORT 8GB FC Switch (8 Active, 8GB SFP+)
Upgrade Power & Cooling
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
23-0000067-01 Brocade 2000W AC Power Supply for Dcx 8510-4/8510-8 Directors
23-0000067-02 Brocade 2000W AC Power Supply Rev 02 for Dcx Directors
23-0000071-01 Brocade Director AC Power Supply (for Dcx 8510-4/8510-8)
23-0000074-02 Brocade 250W AC Power Supply for 300/G610 Switches
23-0000077-01 Brocade Director AC Power Supply (2870W, for X6-4/X6-8, Npi Airflow)
23-0000077-02 Brocade Director AC Power Supply (2870W, for X6-4/X6-8, Npe Airflow)
Upgrade Accessories
Rails, bezels, cable management arms, and drive caddies keep your server organized and serviceable. Replacing worn accessories extends the physical life of your equipment.
BR-6505-POD-12 Brocade 6505 12-PORT Pod License (activates 12 Additional Ports)
BR-6510-POD-12 Brocade 6510 12-PORT Pod License (activates 12 Additional Ports)
BR-DCXDREB5-01 Brocade Director Edition Software License (for X6/X7 Directors)
BR-G610-POD-12 Brocade G610 12-PORT Pod License (activates 12 Additional Ports)
BR-G610-USB Brocade G610 USB Recovery Drive
BR-G620-8QFLEX-32G Brocade G620 Q-flex 8-PORT QSFP Module (4X32GB Per Port)
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