Description
The Brocade XBR-MIDR8PTPOD-64G is an 8-Port On-Demand (POD) software upgrade kit designed for Brocade Gen 7 Fibre Channel switches, delivering unmatched scalability and flexibility for evolving storage networks.
This POD license activates eight additional Fibre Channel ports and includes eight 64G Secure Short Wavelength (SWL) SFP transceivers, ensuring high-speed data transfer and secure connectivity for mission-critical storage environments.
Ideal for Brocade G720 and G730 Gen 7 switches, this upgrade enables seamless capacity expansion without hardware replacement — optimizing performance for flash and NVMe storage applications while maintaining low latency and superior throughput.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brocade (a Broadcom Company) |
| Part Number (Mfr. P/N) | XBR-MIDR8PTPOD-64G |
| Product Type | Software License Kit – Port On Demand (POD) |
| Description | 8-Port On-Demand Software Activation Kit with 8×64G Secure SWL SFPs |
| Compatible Models | Brocade G720 and G730 Gen 7 Fibre Channel Switches |
| Port Activation | Enables 8 additional Fibre Channel ports |
| Included Optics | 8×64G Secure Short Wavelength (SWL) SFP transceivers |
| Data Rate | 64 Gbps per port |
| Optical Type | Secure Fibre Channel SWL |
| Connectivity | LC Duplex |
| Application | Storage Area Network (SAN) environments; NVMe and flash storage optimization |
| Airflow | Matches switch model configuration (portside exhaust or intake) |
| Software Support | Compatible with Brocade Fabric OS and SANnav Management Suite |
| License Type | Port-on-Demand (software upgrade) |
| Support Term | 14 months maintenance support included |
| Compliance | Secure Fibre Channel standards compliant |
| Packaging | Licensed kit with optics included |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
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From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
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- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
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- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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