Enterprise Products

Brocade enterprise-class networking products are designed to provide the highest levels of performance, reliability, and security in a cost-effective manner. These solutions help organizations transform their enterprises for a virtualized world that depends on IT and business agility.

Ethernet

Adapters

Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter

The Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter with Gen 5 Fibre Channel that meets all the connectivity needs of cloud-enabled data centers while providing unmatched 16 Gbps performance, application-aware services, unified management, and reduced cost and complexity. It is the simplest, most flexible, and most powerful server connectivity adapter designed to extend fabric services to Virtual Machines (VMs) and applications in highly demanding virtualized environments.

Brocade 1010 and 1020 CNAs

The Brocade 1010 (single port) and Brocade 1020 (dual port) Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) integrate 10 Gbps Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) functionality with Fibre Channel technology—enabling transport over a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connection through the new Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, providing best-in-class LAN connectivity and I/O consolidation to help reduce cost and complexity in next-generation data center environments.

Brocade 1007 CNA for IBM BladeCenter

The Brocade 1007 Converged Network Adapter (CNA) for IBM BladeCenter is a powerful dual-port 10 GbE Network Interface Card (NIC) that enables the transport of Fibre Channel traffic over a 10 GbE connection using the new Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. This design provides best-in-class LAN connectivity and server I/O consolidation for blade servers, helping to reduce cost and complexity in next-generation data center environments.

Brocade BR1741M-k CNA for Dell M-Series Blade Servers

Designed specifically for Dell M-Series blade servers, the Brocade BR1741M-k Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a dual-port 10 Gbps Ethernet NIC/CNA mezzanine card providing enterprise-class LAN and SAN connectivity from a single adapter through the use of Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). It provides line-rate performance of 10 Gbps on both ports and enables server I/O consolidation to help lower CapEx and OpEx for blade server deployments in virtualized data centers.

Application Delivery Switches

Brocade ADX Series

The Brocade ADX Series of application delivery switches is used by the world's most demanding service provider networks and large enterprise data centers. With a comprehensive portfolio and features, the Brocade ADX Series enables service provider and enterprise organizations to scale network performance, deploy services more efficiently, and differentiate service offerings without compromising on performance and reliability.

Management Software

Brocade Network Advisor

Brocade Network Advisor helps organizations simplify daily network operations and focus on strategic IT initiatives. Administrators can identify network problems quickly and optimize network resources with customizable dashboards. Brocade Network Advisor also supports the entire Brocade IP and SAN portfolio, reducing the number of tools needed to gain visibility and control. Brocade Network Advisor is a feature-rich, easy-to-use interface that helps organizations proactively manage their networks.

Routers

Brocade MLX Series

The Brocade MLX Series of advanced routers delivers unprecedented scale and performance, high reliability, and cost-saving operational efficiency for the world's most demanding service provider and enterprise networks. The Brocade MLX Series delivers high-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), 40 GbE, and 10 GbE routing and OpenFlow in true Hybrid Port Mode for software-defined networks providing flexible flow control to respond to dynamic traffic patterns and address business needs.

SAN Backbone/Director Blades

Brocade FCOE10-24 Blade

The Brocade FCOE10-24 Blade provides a cut-though non-blocking architecture designed for use in Brocade DCX Backbones. It features 24 10 Gbps DCB ports and extends DCB/FCoE capabilities to enable end-of-row DCB/FCoE deployment. In addition, it processes FCoE traffic at wire speed for transport to Fibre Channel and FCoE storage systems. By enabling LAN and SAN access over a single server connection, the Brocade FCOE10-24 simplifies network design, reducing capital and operating expenses.

Security Appliance

AirDefense for Brocade Mobility Family

AirDefense Enterprise Appliances for Brocade Mobility solutions provide the industry's most powerful wireless Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Scaling to meet the needs of the largest global organizations, these appliances provide complete protection against wireless threats, policy compliance monitoring, robust performance monitoring and troubleshooting, and location tracking capabilities.

Switches

Brocade VDX 6740 and 6740T Switches

The Brocade VDX 6740 and 6740T are Ethernet fabric Top of Rack (ToR) switches featuring 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports with 40 GbE uplinks. Together with Brocade VCS Fabric technology, these switches deliver the high performance and low latency needed to support demanding virtualized data center environments.

Brocade VDX 8770 Switch

The Brocade VDX 8770 Switch is a highly scalable, low-latency, 1/10/40 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) modular switch. Designed to easily scale out Brocade VCS fabrics, the Brocade VDX 8770 Switch brings new levels of performance to VCS fabric deployments. The Brocade VDX 8770 is designed with advanced capabilities, including 100 GbE and hardware-enhanced SDN support, to support data center networking a decade or more into the future.

Brocade VDX 6730 Switch

The Brocade VDX 6730 Switch is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports. It supports multiple connectivity options, Ethernet storage connectivity for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, NAS, and bridges to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs).

Brocade VDX 6720 Switch

The Brocade VDX 6720 Switch is a high-performance, ultra-low latency wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch. The Brocade VDX 6720 with Brocade VCS Fabric technology is an ideal platform for a variety of Top-of-Rack (ToR) fabric deployments.

Brocade VDX 6710 Switch

The Brocade VDX 6710 Switch is a high-performance 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch that provides a reliable, scalable, and flexible foundation for supporting the most demanding business applications. It offers a cost-effective solution for connecting 1 GbE servers to an Ethernet fabric using Brocade VCS Fabric technology.

Brocade ICX 6650 Switch

The Brocade ICX 6650 is a 1RU 10 GbE Ethernet switch that delivers industry-leading 10 GbE/40 GbE density, unmatched price/performance, and seamless scalability. Designed for campus LAN aggregation deployments and demanding data center Top-of-Rack (ToR) environments requiring cost-effective connectivity, the Brocade ICX 6650 offers flexible Ports on Demand (PoD) licensing for non-disruptive pay-as-you-grow scalability and Multi Chassis Trunking (MCT) for active-active high-availability deployment.

Brocade ICX 6430 and 6450 Switches

Brocade ICX 6430 and 6450 Switches deliver enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price. Designed for small to medium-size enterprises, branch offices, and distributed campuses, these intelligent, scalable edge switches deliver enterprise-class functionality at an affordable price. In addition, the Brocade ICX 6430-C offers an attractive 12-port, compact, and enterprise-class fanless switch model for deployments outside the wiring closet.

Brocade ICX 6610 Switch

The Brocade ICX 6610 Switch redefines the economics of enterprise networking by providing unprecedented levels of performance, availability, and flexibility in a stackable form factor—delivering the capabilities of a chassis with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of a stackable switch.

Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch

The Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch provides a flexible, easy-to-deploy solution to address the challenges service providers face today. Optimized for pure-play Ethernet access within metro areas, the Brocade 6910 supports applications for mobile backhaul, business services, and residential triple-play offerings. In addition, it offers a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and small form-factor solution that extends wire-speed Ethernet services to the network edge without compromising performance.

Brocade BigIron RX Series

The Brocade BigIron RX Series of switches provides over one billion packet-per-second performance for cost-effective scaling in data center deployments, with hardware-based IP routing to 512,000 IP routes per line module. The high-availability design features redundant and hot-pluggable hardware, hitless software upgrades and failover, sub-second link/node failover, and graceful BGP and OSPF restart.

Brocade FCX Series

The Brocade FCX Series offers enterprise-class stackable Layer 2/3 edge switches with 24 or 48 GbE ports and optional 10 GbE uplinks, providing new levels of performance, scalability, and flexibility required for today’s enterprise campus and data center networks.

Brocade FastIron SX Series

The Brocade FastIron SX Series of switches delivers industry-leading price/performance value in a campus aggregation and core solution. These powerful switches provide a scalable, secure, low-latency, and fault-tolerant IP services infrastructure for 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) enterprise deployments. Organizations can leverage a high-performance, non-blocking architecture and an end-to-end high-availability design with redundant management modules, fans, load-sharing switch fabrics, and power supplies.

Brocade FastIron WS Series

The Brocade FastIron WS Series switches are entry-level enterprise campus switches that provide cost-effective connectivity, PoE for VoIP, and a rich feature set for optimizing the network all the way to the edge.

Brocade TurboIron 24X Switch

The Brocade TurboIron 24X switch is a compact, high-performance, high-availability, and high-density 10/1 GbE dual-speed solution that meets mission-critical data center top-of-Rack and High-Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC) requirements. An ultra-low-latency, cut-through, non-blocking architecture and low power consumption help provide a cost-effective solution for server or compute-node connectivity.

Brocade 8470 Switch Module

The Brocade 8470 Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter is a highly integrated solution that supports connectivity to IP LANs and Fibre Channel SANs. It includes Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPoD) capabilities to enable scalability from 16 to 30 ports. This feature also supports the 16-port entry module in IP LAN, Fibre Channel SAN, or mixed environments. The Brocade 8470 is the only BladeCenter converged solution with native 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, and it supports native connectivity to third-party SANs.

Wireless LAN Access Points

Brocade Mobility Access Points

Brocade Mobility Access Points (APs) provide high performance, and self-healing reliability for BYOD initiatives and wireless applications in environments ranging from large, distributed enterprises to remote offices.

Wireless LAN Controllers

Brocade Mobility Controllers

Scaling to meet the needs of the smallest offices to the largest global networks, Brocade Mobility controllers provide high-performance, reliable enterprise Wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions for the widest range of mobility requirements.

Fibre Channel

Adapters

Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter

Brocade 1860 FC HBA for IBM System x

The Brocade 1860 FC HBA for IBM System x™ is an OEM derivative of the award winning Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter that exclusively supports 16/8/4/2 Gbps connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs. The Brocade1860 FC HBA is offered by IBM as either a single-port or a dual-port HBA mode-only model for IBM System x servers. The Brocade 1860 FC HBA provides unmatched performance, application-aware services, unified management, and reduced cost and complexity.

Brocade 1867 FC HBA for IBM Flex System FC5022

The Brocade 1867 FC HBA for IBM Flex System™ FC5022 is a highly integrated solution based on the award winning Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter that exclusively supports 16/8 Gbps connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs. The Brocade1867 is the only available IBM Flex System 16 Gbps FC HBA solution and is offered as a dual-port HBA mode-only model. Either one or two HBA mezzanine cards are installable in an IBM Flex System server Compute Node.

Brocade 1869 FC HBA for IBM Flex System FC5024D

The Brocade 1869 FC HBA for IBM Flex System™ FC5024D is a highly integrated solution based on the award winning Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter that exclusively supports 16/8 Gbps connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs. By integrating two dual-port Brocade 1860 adapters on a PCB, the Brocade 1869 becomes a 4-port mid-mezzanine card for the high-density, dual-server IBM Flex System x222 Compute Node.

Brocade 415, 425, 815, and 825 Fibre Channel HBAs

Brocade 415 and 425 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) and Brocade 815 and 825 8 Gbps Fibre Channel HBAs are server connectivity products with unmatched hardware capabilities and unique software features. These HBAs are designed to help IT organizations deploy and manage end-to-end Storage Area Network (SAN) services across data centers.

Brocade 804 8 Gbps Fibre Channel HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class

The Brocade 804 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for HP BladeSystem c-Class is a new class of Fibre Channel mezzanine card designed to extend the advanced features and performance of Brocade fabrics into blade servers, and to help IT organizations meet the new connectivity demands of next-generation virtual data centers in the areas of virtualization awareness, application performance and simplified management.

Management Software

Brocade Network Advisor

SAN Backbone/Director Blades

Brocade FX8-24 Extension Blade

The Brocade FX8-24 Extension Blade for the Brocade DCX Backbone family provides enterprise-class Fibre Channel, FICON, and FCIP performance and availability for remote replication, backup, and migration. Twelve 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, ten 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, and up to two optional 10 GbE ports provide maximum bandwidth, port density, and throughput, extending and optimizing fabric connectivity over distance for business continuity and disaster recovery.

Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade

The Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade is a 16-port 8 Gbps blade for the Brocade DCX Backbone family that provides up to 96 Gbps of disk encryption processing power and up to 48 Gbps of compression processing power for tapes, and is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated. A high-speed, highly reliable hardware device, the Brocade FS8-18 delivers fabric-based encryption services that allow organizations to secure their data to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

SAN Backbones

Brocade DCX 8510 Backbones

Brocade DCX 8510 Backbones with Gen 5 Fibre Channel are the industry's most reliable, scalable, and high-performance Gen 5 Fibre Channel switching infrastructure for mission-critical storage. They are designed to unleash the full potential of high-density server virtualization, cloud architectures, and next-generation storage.

Brocade DCX Backbones

The Brocade DCX Backbone family includes highly robust 8 Gbps network switching platforms that deliver performance, scalability, and energy efficiency. Supporting open system and System z environments, Brocade DCX Backbones are designed to address the data growth and application demands of evolving enterprise data centers; enable server, SAN, and data center consolidation; and reduce infrastructure and administrative costs.

Switches

Brocade 6505 Switch

The Brocade 6505 is a 24-port, entry-level switch that provides exceptional price/16 Gbps performance value, combining flexibility, simplicity, and enterprise-class functionality. Delivering market-leading Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology, the Brocade 6505 switch is the industry's easiest SAN switch to install, manage, and support.

Brocade 6510 Switch

The Brocade 6510 is a 48-port, high-performance, enterprise-class switch that meets the demands of highly virtualized and private cloud storage environments by delivering market-leading Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology. The Brocade 6510 Switch provides maximum flexibility, simplicity, and reliability in an efficiently designed 1U package.

Brocade 6520 Switch

The Brocade 6520 is a 96-port, high-density switch for large enterprise data centers to support data center consolidation, growing workloads, and highly virtualized, private cloud storage environments. Delivering market-leading Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology and unmatched port density, the Brocade 6520 Switch provides industry-leading scalability, reliability, and 16 Gbps performance in a flexible, easy-to-deploy enterprise-class switch.

Brocade 7800 Extension Switch

The Brocade 7800 Extension Switch combines best-in-class Fibre Channel, FICON, and FCIP performance, "pay-as-you-grow" scalability, and flexible deployment options for remote replication, backup, and migration. Up to sixteen 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports and six 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports provide scalable bandwidth, port density, and throughput, extending and optimizing Storage Area Network (SAN) fabric connectivity over distance to support business continuity and disaster recovery applications.

Brocade VDX 6730 Switch

Brocade 300 SAN Switch

The Brocade 300 is a 24-port switch that provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. It delivers 8 Gbps performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments.

Brocade 5300 SAN Switch

The Brocade 5300 Switch is an 80-port, high-density 2U building block for small and medium-sized SAN consolidation and for the core and edge of enterprise fabrics. Delivering 8 Gbps performance along with redundant, hot-pluggable components and non-disruptive software upgrades, the Brocade 5300 enables greater server and storage utilization while reducing complexity for virtualized data centers.

Brocade Blade Server SAN I/O Modules

Brocade Blade Server SAN I/O modules deliver field-proven Brocade technology, extending the benefits of storage networking connectivity to blade server environments in the most cost-effective manner.

Brocade Encryption SAN Switch

The Brocade Encryption Switch provides fabric-based encryption for data-at-rest to protect valuable digital assets in enterprise data centers. Offering up to 96 Gbps of encryption processing power, the Brocade Encryption Switch allows organizations to secure their data to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Brocade 8470 Switch Module

Transceivers

Brocade Transceiver Modules

Brocade optical transceiver modules connect Brocade switches, directors, backbones, HBAs, and CNAs to a broad spectrum of data center resources, providing Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity, and satisfying a wide range of speed and distance requirements.