Brocade X6-4 Director
Brand: Brocade · SKU: X6-4 · MPN: X6-4 · Category: Components
The Brocade X6-4 Director is an 8U rack-mountable chassis built for midsize networks, providing up to 256 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel device ports or a 256-port equivalent with 16 UltraScale ICL ports. It features four horizontal blade slots and supports Fibre Channel speeds up to 32 Gb/s, including autosensing for 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gb/s. The chassis offers 2.048 Tb/s UltraScale ICL bandwidth, with each ICL port providing 128 Gb/s bandwidth. It supports universal FC ports (E, F, D, M, SIM, AE, EX), FCoE, and IP Extension (FC-IP 2.3). It includes redundant (active/standby) control processor blades and cooling via two fan assemblies for 1+1 redundancy. Chassis bandwidth is quoted as 8 Tbps per chassis (192 ports with 32 Gbps data rate plus 16 4x32 Gbps ICLs) or 10 Tb/s per chassis (256 ports with 32G data rate plus 16 4x32G ICLs).
Specifications
| Cooling | Two fan assemblies for 1+1 redundancy |
|---|---|
| ICL Ports | 16 UltraScale ICL ports |
| Blade Slots | 4 horizontal blade slots |
| Form Factor | 8U Rack-mountable Chassis |
| ICL Bandwidth | 2.048 Tbps total (128 Gbps per ICL link) |
| Chassis Bandwidth | 8 Tbps or 10 Tbps per chassis (depending on configuration) |
| Control Processor | Redundant (active/standby) |
| Fibre Channel Speeds | 4, 8, 16, 32 Gbps (Autosensing) |
| Max Device Ports (32 Gbps) | Up to 256 (or 192 ports with 32 Gbps data rate) |
| Warranty | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | 8U rack-mountable chassis; Height: 34.45 cm (13.56 in.), Width: 43.74 cm (17.23 in.), Depth: 61.04 cm (24.04 in.) |
Key Features
The Brocade X6-4 Director is an enterprise-class Gen 6 director switch designed for midsize networks, offering high port density and performance. It supports up to 256 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel device ports and features 128 Gb/s Brocade UltraScale ICL connectivity for simpler, flatter, low-latency fabrics. It aims to accelerate application response time across 32 Gb/s links and seamlessly integrate next-generation NVMe over Fabrics. The chassis includes redundant control processors and modular power supplies for high availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this product genuine OEM?
Yes, this Brocade X6-4 Director (X6-4) is 100% genuine Brocade hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
What warranty is included?
This Brocade X6-4 Director includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
How long does shipping take?
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Can I return this product?
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
Is the Brocade X6-4 Director compatible with my system?
Please check the specifications tab for detailed compatibility information. Our technical team is available to assist with compatibility questions for the X6-4.
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