Description
The Brocade X7-8 Director (BR-X78-0002) is a next-generation Gen 7 Fibre Channel SAN director chassis designed for enterprise-class scalability, high performance, and secure connectivity in mission-critical storage networks. Engineered for next-level autonomous SAN architectures, the X7-8 delivers unmatched bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and seamless integration with NVMe and Gen 7 Fibre Channel technologies.
Offering eight payload slots and up to 512 64G Fibre Channel ports (when fully populated with FC64-48 blades), the X7-8 is built to handle the demands of modern data centers. It provides simplified management with Brocade Fabric Vision, end-to-end encryption, and integrated diagnostic tools. With redundant components and enterprise-grade reliability, it is the ideal backbone for organizations looking to modernize and future-proof their SAN infrastructure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Broadcom / Brocade Communications Systems LLC |
| Model | Brocade X7-8 Director |
| Part Number (SKU) | BR-X78-0002 |
| Product Type | Gen 7 Fibre Channel Director Chassis |
| Supported Port Blades | BR-X764-2148 (48×64G SWL SFP+), BR-X764-1148 (48×32G SWL SFP+), BR-X764-3148 (48×32G LWL SFP+), BR-X764-5148 (48×64G LWL SFP+) |
| Scalability | Up to 512 ports of 64G Fibre Channel (per chassis) |
| Chassis Slots | 8 payload slots for port blades and control modules |
| Power Supply Options | NPE (X6RACNPEPSU0104) and NPI (X6RACNPIPSU0104), 4× for X78 configuration |
| Cooling System | NPE Fan (X6-FANNPE-0122), NPI Fan (X6-FANNPI-0122), 3× for X78 configuration |
| Rack Mount Kit | Included (Compatible with IEA310) |
| Supported ICL Pods | BR-X7ICLKIT-100M-01 (8× Gen 7 QSFPs 100 m) / BR-X7ICLKIT-2KM-01 (8× Gen 7 QSFPs 2 km) |
| Included Licenses | Enterprise Bundle, Fabric Vision, Extended Fabrics, ISL Trunking, Integrated Routing, FICON CUP, Full Fabric, 10G FC on SX6 |
| Generation | Gen 7 (64G Fibre Channel) |
| Use Case | Core SAN Director for enterprise data centers, NVMe environments, and cloud infrastructure |
| Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
| Warranty | Manufacturer’s limited warranty (applies per region) |
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