Brocade FC16-64 64-Port 16G Fibre Channel Blade with 512 Gbps Bandwidth and 118W Power Consumption
The Brocade FC16-64 is a high-density Fibre Channel blade expansion module featuring 16 QSFP ports, with each physical port logically configured as 4×16 Gbps Fibre Channel interfaces. This blade maintains backward compatibility with 8.5 Gbps and 4.25 Gbps Fibre Channel specifications while delivering superior port consolidation and cable management efficiency.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | 16 QSFP ports (4×16 Gbps per port) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 512 Gbps data rate |
| Switch Latency | 700 ns locally switched, 2.1 µsec blade-to-blade |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 118 watts (standard), 134 watts maximum |
| Media Types | Brocade hot-pluggable QSFP connector; 4×16 Gbps SWL, MPO 1×12 ribbon cable connector (66 m OM3, 100 m OM4) |
| Compatibility | Supports 4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel (not 2 Gbps or 10 Gbps) |
- 75% reduction in cables through high-density QSFP connectivity
- Forward Error Correction (FEC) with 400 ns latency between E_Ports
- AES-GCM-256 encryption on Inter-Switch Links (ISLs)
- Comprehensive security protocols including DH-CHAP, FIPS 140-2 L2 compliance, and RBAC
- Advanced diagnostics with ClearLink cable diagnostics, port mirroring, and optics health monitoring
- Support for multiple management platforms including Brocade Network Advisor and CLI
The Brocade FC16-64 delivers industry-leading power efficiency with QSFP transceivers consuming 285% less power than standard SFPs (1.4W vs 4W). A fully populated DCX 8510 chassis with eight FC16-64 blades requires only 1,902 watts (0.19 W/Gbps), providing 25% more ports while consuming 40% less energy than competitive solutions.
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