Description
The Broadcom Brocade XBR-SMED8PTPOD-32G is an 8-Port On-Demand (POD) software license kit that provides eight 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports with matching Short-Wave Laser (SWL) SFP transceivers. Designed for Brocade Gen 6 Fibre Channel switches, such as the G610 series, this kit expands available port capacity seamlessly while maintaining high-speed throughput and enterprise-class reliability.
Ideal for small to mid-size storage environments, the XBR-SMED8PTPOD-32G enables scalable growth by activating additional ports as needed—without the need for hardware replacements. It ensures optimal SAN performance for mission-critical workloads, delivering the flexibility and simplicity expected in modern Fibre Channel infrastructures.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Broadcom |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Product Type | 8-Port On-Demand Software License Kit |
| Model / SKU | XBR-SMED8PTPOD-32G |
| Supported Platforms | Brocade Gen 6 Fibre Channel Switches (e.g., G610) |
| Ports Activated | 8 additional Fibre Channel ports |
| Included Transceivers | 8 × 32 Gb SWL SFP modules |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
| Wavelength Type | Short-Wave Laser (SWL) |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel SFP+ |
| Activation Method | Software license (Port-on-Demand) |
| Typical Use Case | SAN capacity expansion, high-performance Fibre Channel fabrics |
| Support and Maintenance | Includes 14 months of Broadcom support |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Brocade G610 and similar Gen 6 SAN switches |
| Package Contents | (1) POD license activation key, (8) 32G SWL SFPs |
| Warranty | Limited warranty as provided by Broadcom |
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