Brand: Broadcom | Category: Network Switches
SKU: BR-X7-8-0001 | Part #: BR-X7-8-0001 | MPN: BR-X7-8-0001
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The Broadcom Brocade X7-8 Director (Gen7 64G) is a flagship SAN fabric director engineered for large-scale enterprise storage environments requiring high-density, low-latency connectivity. Built on 64 Gbps Fibre Channel technology, this Gen7 platform delivers unified fabric architecture supporting thousands of servers and storage systems across consolidated data center infrastructures.
The X7-8 architecture incorporates advanced switching fabric with non-blocking throughput, comprehensive intelligent fabric services, and modular port expansion capabilities. It functions as a core switching element for multi-tier SAN deployments, enabling storage consolidation while maintaining sub-microsecond latency profiles critical for mission-critical workloads.
Designed for enterprises managing petabyte-scale storage ecosystems, the X7-8 integrates advanced security, traffic management, and fabric virtualization features. Its modular line-card design supports flexible port configurations, allowing organizations to scale connectivity without platform replacement.
| Manufacturer | Broadcom |
| ManufacturerPartNumber | BR-X7-8-0001 |
| ProductName | Brocade X7-8 Director Gen7 64G |
| ProductCategory | SAN Director Switch |
| FibreChannelStandard | 64 Gbps |
| Architecture | Non-blocking switching fabric |
| Generation | Gen7 |
| BackplaneCapacity | Up to 768 Gbps |
| PortDensity | Up to 128 ports (configurable via line cards) |
| PortTypes | Fixed and modular 64G SFP+ interfaces |
| MaximumLatency | Sub-microsecond fabric latency |
| FrameBuffering | Advanced buffer-to-buffer credit management |
| VirtualizationCapability | Fabric virtualization (zones, VSANs) |
| ManagementInterface | Ethernet, serial console, out-of-band |
| SecurityFeatures | Port security, encryption support, authentication |
| PowerConsumption | Typical 3-5 kW per chassis (configuration dependent) |
| OperatingTemperature | 0 to 40°C |
| LaunchDate | Q3 2024 |
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| Brand | Broadcom |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | BR-X7-8-0001 |
| Part Number | BR-X7-8-0001 |
| Condition | New |
| ManufacturerPartNumber | BR-X7-8-0001 |
| ProductName | Brocade X7-8 Director Gen7 64G |
| ProductCategory | SAN Director Switch |
| FibreChannelStandard | 64 Gbps |
| Architecture | Non-blocking switching fabric |
| Generation | Gen7 |
| BackplaneCapacity | Up to 768 Gbps |
| PortDensity | Up to 128 ports (configurable via line cards) |
| PortTypes | Fixed and modular 64G SFP+ interfaces |
| MaximumLatency | Sub-microsecond fabric latency |
| FrameBuffering | Advanced buffer-to-buffer credit management |
| VirtualizationCapability | Fabric virtualization (zones, VSANs) |
| ManagementInterface | Ethernet, serial console, out-of-band |
| SecurityFeatures | Port security, encryption support, authentication |
| PowerConsumption | Typical 3-5 kW per chassis (configuration dependent) |
| OperatingTemperature | 0 to 40°C |
| LaunchDate | Q3 2024 |
The Brocade X7-8 Director (Gen7 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.
Key specifications for the Brocade X7-8 Director (Gen7 64G): new condition; manufacturer Broadcom; manufacturerpartnumber BR-X7-8-0001; productname Brocade X7-8 Director Gen7 64G; productcategory SAN Director Switch; fibrechannelstandard 64 Gbps; architecture Non-blocking switching fabric. Manufacturer part number BR-X7-8-0001. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Brocade X7-8 Director (Gen7 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.