What is the maximum throughput and port configuration of the Brocade 6510?

The Brocade 6510 provides 768 Gbps aggregate full-duplex throughput in 48-port configuration (24/36/48 via PoD). Universal ports support 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing with 700 ns local latency, enabling wire-speed non-blocking performance for enterprise SANs up to 239 switches.

Does the Brocade 6510 support encryption and security features?

Yes, it includes AES-GCM-256 encryption on ISLs, DH-CHAP authentication, FCAP switch auth, FIPS 140-2 L2 compliance, HTTPS, IPsec, and port binding. These protect data in transit within fabrics and support secure multi-tenancy zoning.

What management options are available for the Brocade 6510?

Supports Brocade Network Advisor (BNA), Web Tools, CLI, SNMP v1/v3, SMI-S, Syslog, and Fabric Watch. Diagnostics include POST, FCping/Pathinfo, optics health monitoring, RAStrace, and non-disruptive port mirroring for proactive SAN health management.

What are the environmental and power specifications?

1U rackmount (17.23x1.7x17.45 in., 20.2 lb) with dual hot-swap PSUs (85-264V AC, 110W max at 48x16G ports). Operates 0-40°C, 10-85% RH; heat dissipation 338-375 BTU/hr. Meets UL/CSA 60950-1 safety standards.

Is the Brocade 6510 suitable for large-scale fabrics?

Yes, certified for 6000 active nodes, 56 switches, 19 hops in Fabric OS fabrics. Features like Extended Fabrics, ISL trunking (128 Gbps per 8 ports), and Adaptive Networking (DPS/QoS) ensure scalability for core-edge deployments.

What port types and media does it support?

Universal ports: D/E/EX/F/M; SFP+ LC transceivers (SWL/LWL/ELWL) for 2-16 Gbps. Brocade Access Gateway mode maps 40 F_Ports/8 N_Ports. Supports 2112-byte frames, Class 2/3/F services, and FEC for reliability.

BR-6510-48-16G-R - Brocade 6510 Switch Switch

Name: BR-6510-48-16G-R - Brocade 6510 Switch Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-6510-48-16G-R
Price: 2698 USD
Availability: InStock

BR-6510-48-16G-R - Brocade 6510 Switch Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 6510 is a high-performance, enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch designed for maximum flexibility in data center SAN environments. Configurable in 24, 36, or 48 ports via Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses, it supports auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps speeds with universal E/F/M/D/EX ports. Delivering 768 Gbps aggregate full-duplex throughput and 700 ns port-to-port latency, it enables non-blocking fabric performance for highly virtualized workloads. Key features include AES-GCM-256 ISL encryption, Brocade Fabric OS with Adaptive Networking services like QoS, Traffic Isolation, and Dynamic Path Selection, plus extensive diagnostics such as ClearLink optics validation and RAStrace logging. Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure high availability, while 1U form factor optimizes rack space. Ideal for core-edge fabrics supporting up to 239 switches and 6000 nodes, it provides investment protection through field-upgradable licensing and backward compatibility with existing FC infrastructure.

768 Gbps full-duplex end-to-end throughput across all ports.
700 ns latency for locally switched Fibre Channel ports.
48 universal ports auto-sensing 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds.
Dual hot-swappable power supplies with integrated fans.
AES-GCM-256 encryption secures inter-switch links.
8192 dynamically allocated frame buffers per switch.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-6510-48-16G-R
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	6510 Switch
Management	BNA, Web Tools, CLI, SNMP v3, SMI-S
Port Types	E/F/M/D/EX universal ports
Fabric Scale	239 switches; 6000 nodes max
Product Line	Gen 5 Fibre Channel
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Frame Buffers	8192 dynamic
Classes of Service	Class 2/3/F

Compatible systems

Native Gen 5 FC ecosystem; backward compatible with Gen 1-4 HBAs/switches via Fabric OS.

Brocade Gen 5 Fibre Channel
Model: Fabric OS Switches
Form factor: 1U
Generation: Gen 5
Full interoperability

Best for

Data Center SAN Core/Edge
Scalable fabric backbone for consolidating enterprise storage traffic with high port density.
Server Virtualization
Supports thousands of virtual machines via zoning, QoS, and low-latency forwarding.
High-Performance Computing
768Gbps throughput enables parallel storage access for compute clusters.
Private Cloud Infrastructure
PoD licensing scales ports dynamically for growing multi-tenant environments.
Disaster Recovery Fabrics
Encryption and extension features secure remote replication over DWDM.
Backup/Archive Networks
Traffic isolation and bottleneck detection optimize sequential workloads.

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Latency	700 ns local ports; 5.5 μs encryption
Frame Size	2112 bytes max payload
Throughput	768 Gbps full-duplex aggregate

Power Supplies	Dual hot-swap AC/DC redundant
Power Consumption	110W max (48x16G); 72W empty

Weight	9.16 kg (20.2 lb) no optics
Form Factor	1U; 17.23 x 1.7 x 17.45 in.

Operating Temp	0-40°C; 10-85% RH non-condensing
Heat Dissipation	338-375 BTU/hr at 48 ports

Media Type	SFP+ LC (SWL/LWL/ELWL)
Port Count	48 (24/36/48 via PoD)
Port Speed	2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing

Brocade 6510 Switch Switch

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