Description
The Brocade XBR-X74-0106 Core Routing Blade (CR64-4) is a high-performance core-routing component designed for the Brocade X7-4 Director. Delivering up to 192 back-end Fibre Channel links, it provides eight QSFP connections supporting 32 Gen 7 Inter-Chassis Link (ICL) ports, ensuring optimal bandwidth and scalability for next-generation storage-area-network (SAN) architectures.
Each CR64-4 blade interconnects all installed port blades within the chassis, enabling high-speed, low-latency data paths for mission-critical workloads. Redundant, hot-swappable, and fully active when paired in the X7-4 chassis, the XBR-X74-0106 helps maximize uptime and throughput. Ideal for enterprise-grade data centers deploying Brocade Gen 7 Fibre Channel technology, it delivers deterministic performance, advanced diagnostics, and non-disruptive scalability for dense SAN fabrics.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Brand | Brocade / Broadcom |
| Part Number (SKU) | XBR-X74-0106 |
| Model Name | CR64-4 Core Routing Blade |
| Product Type | Core Routing Blade (Module) |
| Compatibility | Brocade X7-4 Director Chassis |
| Connectivity / Ports | 8 × QSFP connections supporting 32 Gen 7 ICL ports |
| Fabric Support | Fibre Channel (Gen 7, 64G FC architecture) |
| Function | Provides 192 backend FC links between port blades and core |
| Airflow Support | Compatible with NPI and NPE airflow configurations (via chassis assemblies) |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Redundancy | Supports dual active core routing blades |
| Supported Fabric OS | Fabric OS 9.0.0 and later |
| Installation Slots | Slots 5 and 6 of the X7-4 Director |
| Typical Use Case | High-availability SAN core routing and inter-chassis linking |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE, FCC, VCCI, KCC, BSMI, China RoHS |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime or as covered by Brocade support agreement |
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