The Brocade BR-6510-24-16G-R is an enterprise-class managed Fibre Channel SAN switch built to deliver stable, high-performance connectivity for small-to-medium storage area networks, data center access layers, and virtualized storage environments. As a trusted model in the Brocade 6510 series, it brings reliable 16G FC performance, strong scalability, and simplified management to organizations building efficient, resilient storage infrastructures.
With a switching capacity of up to 408 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 1024 Mpps, this switch ensures consistent, low-latency data transmission to support mission-critical storage workloads and minimize packet loss. It comes with 24 native 16G Fibre Channel ports, supporting auto-sensing 16G/8G/4G/2G FC speeds for full backward compatibility, protecting existing infrastructure investments.
Designed for high availability, it features hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan trays to enable non-disruptive maintenance and maximize uptime. Running on Brocade Fabric OS, it integrates advanced SAN management, security, and QoS capabilities for granular traffic control and enhanced network reliability. Its compact 1U rack-mount form factor optimizes rack space, making it ideal for space-constrained server rooms and edge data centers.
From enterprise SAN access and storage consolidation to virtualized server environments, the BR-6510-24-16G-R combines enterprise-grade durability, flexible deployment, and cost-effective performance, serving as a reliable backbone for storage networking across retail, finance, education, and mid-market data center sectors.
Product Highlights
- 408 Gbps Switching Capacity
- 1024 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- 24× 16G FC Auto-Sensing Ports
- 1U Rack-Mount Compact Design
- Redundant Hot-Swappable PSU & Fans
Application Scenarios
Enterprise SAN Access
Provides reliable 16G Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage systems, ensuring stable data transmission and high availability for business-critical applications, databases, and storage arrays.
Mid-Size Data Center
Serves as a high-efficiency access/edge switch in mid-sized data centers, supporting server virtualization, storage consolidation, and converged infrastructure with low-latency, high-throughput performance.
Virtualized Storage Environment
Delivers scalable, resilient FC switching for virtualized storage deployments, improving resource utilization and simplifying storage network management for modern IT infrastructures.
Full Specifications Table
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Item
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Details
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Model
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BR-6510-24-16G-R
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Brand
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Brocade (Broadcom)
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Port Configuration
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24 × 16G Fibre Channel SFP+ ports (auto-sensing 16G/8G/4G/2G FC)
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Switching Capacity
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Up to 408 Gbps (full-duplex)
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Forwarding Rate
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Up to 1024 Mpps
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Latency
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~700 ns (local port-to-port)
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Operating System
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Brocade Fabric OS
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Management
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CLI, Web UI, SNMPv3, SSH, SCP, Brocade Network Advisor
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Redundancy
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Hot-swappable redundant power supply & fan trays
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Form Factor
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1U 19-inch rack-mountable
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Dimensions (H × W × D)
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1.73 × 17.5 × 18.0 in (43.18 × 437.64 × 443.23 mm)
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Weight
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Approx. 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
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Input Voltage
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90–264 VAC
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Operating Temperature
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32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
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Storage Temperature
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-4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C)
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Humidity
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5%–95% non-condensing
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Security Features
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DHCHAP, FCAP, FIPS 140-2 L2 compliant, RBAC, IP filtering
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Optional Add-ons
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Model Number
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Description
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BR-6510-PWR-AC
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Hot-swappable AC power supply for Brocade 6510 series
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BR-6510-FAN
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Replacement fan tray module
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XBR-000168
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16G Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver module
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XBR-000088
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8G Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver module
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