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Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G)

Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G)

Brand: Broadcom | Category: Network Switches

SKU: BR-G730-24-16G-R | Part #: BR-G730-24-16G-R | MPN: BR-G730-24-16G-R

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About the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G)

The Broadcom G730 is a 64Gbps Gen7 Fibre Channel switch engineered for high-density, all-flash SAN fabric deployments. Delivering enterprise-class performance and scalability, it supports next-generation storage architectures requiring ultra-low latency and maximum throughput for mission-critical workloads.

Designed for modern data center environments, the G730 enables consolidated fabric strategies with reduced switch counts and simplified management. Its architecture supports lossless Ethernet convergence and advanced traffic prioritization, making it ideal for organizations modernizing storage infrastructure during refresh cycles.

The platform integrates comprehensive monitoring, diagnostics, and fabric intelligence capabilities through Broadcom's management ecosystem, supporting seamless integration into existing SAN environments while enabling rapid deployment of high-performance storage solutions.

Ideal for

  • All-flash SAN fabric modernization and storage refresh deployments
  • High-frequency trading and financial services data acceleration
  • Enterprise virtualization and hyperscale data center storage networks
  • Media and entertainment production environments with real-time I/O demands
  • AI/ML training infrastructure requiring sustained bandwidth and low latency
  • Multi-tenant cloud storage platforms with performance isolation requirements

Technical specifications

ManufacturerBroadcom
ModelG730
Part NumberBR-G730-24-16G-R
Switch TypeFibre Channel
GenerationGen7 (64Gbps)
Port Density24 × 64Gbps FC ports
Switching Fabric Bandwidth3.072 Tbps
LatencySub-microsecond cut-through
Throughput per Port16 GB/s per direction
Buffer MemoryAdaptive frame buffering
Maximum Frame Size2148 bytes
RoutingStatic and dynamic fabric routing
Management InterfaceOut-of-band Ethernet
Supported ProtocolsFC, FCoE, FICON
Environmental Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Environmental Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Power ConsumptionApproximately 3.5 kW maximum
Form Factor1U rack-mount chassis
LaunchQ4 2024

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Technical Specifications

BrandBroadcom
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUBR-G730-24-16G-R
Part NumberBR-G730-24-16G-R
ConditionNew
ModelG730
Switch TypeFibre Channel
GenerationGen7 (64Gbps)
Port Density24 × 64Gbps FC ports
Switching Fabric Bandwidth3.072 Tbps
LatencySub-microsecond cut-through
Throughput per Port16 GB/s per direction
Buffer MemoryAdaptive frame buffering
Maximum Frame Size2148 bytes
RoutingStatic and dynamic fabric routing
Management InterfaceOut-of-band Ethernet
Supported ProtocolsFC, FCoE, FICON
Environmental Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Environmental Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Power ConsumptionApproximately 3.5 kW maximum
Form Factor1U rack-mount chassis
LaunchQ4 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G)

What does the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G) do?

The Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G) is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G)?

Key specifications for the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G): new condition; manufacturer Broadcom; model G730; part number BR-G730-24-16G-R; switch type Fibre Channel; generation Gen7 (64Gbps); port density 24 × 64Gbps FC ports. Manufacturer part number BR-G730-24-16G-R. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G) compatible with my infrastructure?

The Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch (64G) interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.