Exclusive Offer: #DCX8510-8 to #G610 Brocade Fibre Channel Switches – Scalable Gen 5–Gen 6 SAN Networking Solutions

Keywords

#DCX8510-8, #X6-8, #6520, #6510, #6505, #6720, #G630, #G620, #G610, #Brocade-Switches

Description

Brocade’s SAN switch lineup spans Gen 5, Gen 6, and upcoming Gen 7 Fibre Channel technologies. The end-of-sale Gen 5 chassis (e.g., #DCX8510-8) deliver up to 16 Gbps per port and up to 512 ports per chassis. Gen 6 director-class switches (e.g., #X6-8, #6720) and edge switches (#6520, #6510, #6505) boost per-port speeds to 32 Gbps and support advanced Q-Flex trunking for up to 128 Gbps ISL links Wikipedia. Current Fabric switches like #G630, #G620, and #G610 offer high-density 2U form factors with up to 128 32 Gbps ports and integrated security features such as FIPS-compliant encryption and in-flight data compression.

Key Features

• Gen 5 & Gen 6 Support: From 16 Gbps (Gen 5) to 32 Gbps (Gen 6) Fibre Channel speeds.

• High Port Density: Up to 512 ports per #DCX8510-8 chassis; up to 128 ports in 2U for #G630 

• Q-Flex/QSFP Trunking: 4×32 Gbps Q-Flex ports for 128 Gbps ISL links on Gen 6 switches.

• Pay-As-You-Grow: Dynamic Ports on Demand scaling from base to full port count.

• Redundant Architecture: Dual control processors, power supplies, and cooling modules for 99.999% uptime.

• Advanced Management: Brocade Fabric OS, Fabric Vision telemetry, and integration with SAN management tools.

• Security & Encryption: In-flight encryption, data compression, and FIPS-approved modes for secure data transfer 

Configuration

Compatibility

These Brocade switches interoperate across SAN fabrics under PICMG 3.x compliance for directors and FC-S-2 on edge switches. They support multi-vendor SAN environments, integrating with Dell EMC, HPE, IBM, Fujitsu, and Hitachi storage arrays via standard Fibre Channel protocols Wikipedia. Fabric OS software editions ensure backward compatibility from Gen 3 (8 Gbps) through Gen 7 (64 Gbps) networks.

Usage Scenarios

1. Enterprise Backbone: Deploy #DCX8510-8 and #X6-8 as core directors for large data centers requiring ultra-high port counts and non-blocking fabrics.

2. SAN Edge & Aggregation: Use #6520, #6510, and #6505 to aggregate server and storage connections at the edge, leveraging dynamic-POD scalability.

3. High-Density Fabric Expansion: Implement #G630 and #G620 for workload-specific fabrics—such as NVMe/TCP storage pools—benefiting from Gen 6 Fibre Channel speeds and advanced encryption.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is Dynamic Ports on Demand?
A1: Dynamic-POD allows base configuration switches (e.g., G630) to activate additional ports in increments (24-port or QSFP groups) without hardware changes.

Q2: How do Q-Flex ports enhance ISL trunking?
A2: Q-Flex trunks bundle four 32 Gbps ports into a single 128 Gbps channel, reducing the number of physical links required for high-speed inter-switch links.

Q3: Are these switches suitable for NVMe storage networks?
A3: Yes—the Gen 6 switches (G630, G620, X6-8) support NVMe-ready fabrics and in-flight compression to optimize NVMe-over-Fabrics performance.

Q4: What redundancy features are standard?
A4: All chassis and fixed switches offer redundant control processors, power supplies, and hot-swap cooling modules to maintain >99.999% uptime

Limited-Time Offer: #S6730-H24X6C & #S5735-L24P4X Huawei CloudEngine Switches – High-Speed Campus & Core Networking

Keywords

#S6730-H24X6C, #S5735-L24P4X, #CloudEngine, #HuaweiSwitch, #10GE, #100GE, #GigabitAccess, #VRP, #iStack, #CampusNetworking

Description

The #S6730-H24X6C CloudEngine S6730-H switch is a fixed 10 GE core/aggregation solution featuring 24 × 10 GE downlink ports and 6 × 100 GE uplinks. It supports cloud management for end-to-end lifecycle—from deployment to optimization—and integrates a native WLAN AC controller for converged wired/wireless operations.

The #S5735-L24P4X CloudEngine S5735-L series provides 24 × Gigabit downlink ports with 4 × 10 GE uplinks and iStack stacking up to 4 units, ideal for campus access layers. It offers PoE models and real-time telemetry for CampusInsight analytics.

Both switch families leverage Huawei’s Versatile Routing Platform (VRP) OS, delivering sophisticated features such as telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful Redfish APIs. This unified software foundation enables seamless integration with network-management systems and automation frameworks, simplifying operations and enhancing security across your enterprise network Huawei Enterprise.

Key Features

• High-Speed Interfaces: S6730-H – 24× 10 GE, 6× 100 GE; S5735-L – 24× GE, 4× 10 GE uplinks Huawei Enterprise

• Cloud Management: End-to-end lifecycle via cloud tools, VRP telemetry, and Redfish API Huawei Enterprise

• Intelligent Stacking: iStack on S5735-L up to 4 units for unified control and resiliency

• Converged Access: Native WLAN AC in S6730-H supports up to 1024 APs for wired/wireless convergence

• Security & Reliability: VRP-based secure boot, encrypted management, and redundant power/cooling Huawei Enterprise

• Flexible PoE: Available PoE/PoE+ variants on S5735-L for campus device power

Configuration

Compatibility

Both series adhere to IEEE 802.3 networking standards and interoperate with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Dell EMC). The S6730-H supports CampusInsight and Huawei CloudCampus orchestration, while the S5735-L integrates with ServiceNow and Ansible via RESTful APIs for unified management. VRP OS compatibility ensures seamless firmware and feature parity across Huawei fixed and modular switches Huawei Enterprise.

Usage Scenarios

1. Enterprise Campus Access: S5735-L provides gigabit edge connectivity with PoE options and intelligent stacking to simplify campus layer-2 design.

2. Data-Center Aggregation: S6730-H offers high-density 10 GE and 100 GE ports for top-of-rack or aggregation, with cloud-based O&M to streamline operations Huawei Enterprise.

3. Wired/Wireless Convergence: S6730-H’s native WLAN AC controller supports unified management of up to 1024 APs for seamless network convergence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What stacking protocols does the S5735-L series use?
A1: It uses Huawei’s iStack technology, allowing up to four switches to operate as one logical unit, with distributed link aggregation and hitless upgrades.

Q2: Can the S6730-H switch be managed via the cloud?
A2: Yes—Huawei CloudEngine S6730-H supports cloud management through the CloudCampus portal, offering remote provisioning, fault diagnosis, and network optimization Huawei Enterprise.

Q3: Does the S5735-L support PoE?
A3: Select PoE models in the S5735-L family deliver up to 30 W per port, ideal for powering IP phones, cameras, and access points without extra power injectors.

Q4: Are there models for non-Huawei environments?
A4: While optimized for Huawei’s VRP OS, both series support standard SNMP, NetFlow, and sFlow, enabling integration with third-party network-management tools.

Limited-Time Offer: #DB630S & #DB620S to #DB720S Lenovo ThinkSystem SAN Switches – Gen 6/Gen 7 Fibre Channel, Pay-As-You-Grow

Keywords

#DB630S, #DB620S, #DB610S, #DB720S, #ThinkSystem-FC-Switches, #Gen6-FC, #Gen7-FC, #Brocade, #Ports-On-Demand, #Fabric-Vision

Description

The Lenovo ThinkSystem #DB630S is a 2U Gen 6 FC SAN switch offering 96 SFP+ and 8 QSFP+ ports that auto-sense 4/8/10/16/32 Gbps, with Q-Flex trunking up to 128 Gbps for inter-switch links. It scales from 48 to 128 ports via Ports On Demand licensing, delivering non-blocking architecture for hyper-scale and NVMe environments Lenovo Press.

The #DB620S is a 1U sibling that provides 48 SFP+ and 4 QSFP+ ports in Gen 6 FC, supporting full-fabric or Access Gateway modes with pay-as-you-grow scalability from 24 to 64 ports. EZSwitchSetup and Fabric Vision telemetry streamline deployment and diagnostics in cloud- and virtualization-oriented data centers Lenovo Press.

For entry-level deployments, the #DB610S offers 24 SFP+ ports, scaling to 24–64 ports with Ports On Demand, and supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps speeds. Its compact 1U design and Fabric Vision capabilities make it ideal for smaller SAN fabrics and edge-storage nodes Lenovo Press.

At the pinnacle, the #DB720S director switches utilize Brocade X7 Gen 7 ASICs in 8U (256 ports) and 14U (512 ports) chassis, auto-sensing up to 64 Gbps speeds with full backward compatibility. These directors deliver up to 39.6 Tbps non-blocking bandwidth and support future NVMe-over-FC fabrics Lenovo.

Key Features

• Gen 6 Fibre Channel: 32 Gbps auto-sensing on SFP+ ports for DB63x/DB62x/DB61x series Lenovo Press

• Gen 7 Directors: 32–64 Gbps on DB720S via X7-4/8 ASICs, up to 512 ports

• Ports On Demand: Scale ports in software increments—DB630S (48→128), DB620S (24→64), DB610S (8→24)

• Q-Flex Trunking: Q-Flex ports bundle four 32 Gbps links into a 128 Gbps ISL channel on Gen 6 models

• Fabric Vision Telemetry: Embedded diagnostics, VM Insight, I/O Insight for proactive SAN management

• EZSwitchSetup: Wizard-based initial configuration for rapid, consistent deployments Lenovo Press

• Brocade Reliability: Redundant power supplies, cooling modules, and control processors for 99.999% availability

• NVMe-Ready: Seamless transition to NVMe-over-Fabrics with ultra-low latency Lenovo

Configuration

Compatibility

All DB Series switches are PICMG 3.x compliant, interoperating with multi-vendor SAN fabrics (Dell EMC, HPE, IBM) via standard FC protocols. They integrate with Lenovo XClarity, Brocade Fabric OS, and leading management tools (Cisco MDS, Hitachi Fabric Manager), and support Redfish and RESTful APIs for automation with Ansible and ServiceNow Lenovo Press.

Usage Scenarios

1. Hyper-Scale Data Centers: Use #DB630S in 2U top-of-rack for high-density server virtualization and NVMe pools.

2. Enterprise Core Fabrics: Deploy #DB720S directors as spine switches for multi-site private clouds requiring massive port counts.

3. Edge/Branch SANs: Choose #DB610S or #DB620S for compact, low-cost SANs in ROBO or mid-tier storage clusters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How does Ports On Demand work?
A1: Ports On Demand (PoD) is a software license that unlocks additional physical ports in predefined increments without hardware changes. For example, DB630S scales from 48 to 128 ports via PoD licenses Lenovo.

Q2: Can these switches support NVMe-over-Fabrics?
A2: Yes, Gen 6 and Gen 7 DB Series switches are NVMe-ready, providing low-latency switching and in-flight compression for NVMe FC workloads Lenovo.

Q3: What management interfaces are available?
A3: All models support Brocade Fabric OS CLI, GUI, RESTful API (Redfish), and integration with Lenovo XClarity, Ansible modules, and ServiceNow. EZSwitchSetup simplifies initial configuration Lenovo Press.

Q4: Are these switches backward compatible?
A4: Yes – they auto-sense and support speeds from 4 Gbps up to their maximum (32 Gbps Gen 6 or 64 Gbps Gen 7), ensuring seamless interoperability with existing FC hardware Lenovo.

Exclusive Deal: #BPL-305 Peplink Balance 305 Fiber Network Switch – Price-Performance Leader for Reliable Multi-WAN Connectivity

Keywords

#BPL-305, #Balance 305, #fiber-network-switch, #price-performance-leader, #proven-track-record, #high-reliability, #efficient-operation, #advanced-features, #robust-connectivity, #industrial-solution

Description

The #BPL-305 Balance 305 Fiber Network Switch stands out as a price-performance leader, delivering up to 1 Gbps aggregate throughput with three GE WAN and three GE LAN ports in a 1U rackmount chassis RSP Supply. Backed by Peplink’s proven track record in enterprise networking, it seamlessly balances multiple WAN links, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even under heavy loads Peplink.

Designed for high reliability, the Balance 305 features hardware-level WAN failover that automatically reroutes traffic to backup connections such as LTE modems, minimizing downtime for critical applications NTS Direct. Its efficient operation is powered by onboard SpeedFusion™ technology, bonding multiple links into a single VPN tunnel for enhanced performance and security

With advanced features including an intuitive LCD panel, USB console port, and upgradable SpeedFusion peers (up to 30 with BPL-305-SPF license), this industrial-grade solution meets the demands of data centers, branch offices, and harsh environments alike.

Key Features

• Model: #BPL-305 Balance 305 Multi-WAN Fiber Switch=

• Ports: 3× GE WAN, 3× GE LAN, 2× LAN bypass 

• Throughput: 1 Gbps aggregate load balancing

• SpeedFusion™: Built-in bandwidth bonding and VPN failover peplinkworks.com

• Reliability: Automatic WAN failover, redundant link detection

• Management: LCD display, web UI, InControl Cloud Management

• Scalability: 2 SpeedFusion peers enabled (upgrade to 30 with BPL-305-SPF) download.peplink.com

• Deployment: 1U 19″ rackmount, USB console, dual power inputs

Configuration

Compatibility

The #BPL-305 integrates seamlessly with diverse network environments: it supports any SFP-based WAN/LAN media, works with cellular modems (USB 3G/4G/5G), and pairs with Peplink SpeedFusion appliances for site-to-site VPNs. It can be centrally managed via InControl 2, integrating with SNMP tools and APIs for automated provisioning in modern IT orchestration stacks.

Usage Scenarios

Peplink’s Balance 305 shines in data-center edge deployments, where guaranteed uptime and balanced Internet links are critical. By combining multiple ISP circuits and cellular backups, it ensures 24×7 availability for cloud workloads and VoIP services.

In industrial environments, its rackmount design and robust failover protect SCADA systems and remote monitoring networks from connectivity disruptions, while the compact 1U footprint saves valuable rack space.

For branch office networking, the Balance 305 delivers enterprise-grade performance at SMB budgets. With simple web-based configuration and cloud monitoring, IT teams can roll out multi-site VPNs in minutes, reducing administrative overhead.

Each scenario benefits from the Balance 305’s efficient operation and advanced connectivity features, enabling organizations to focus on strategic projects rather than firefighting network issues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many SpeedFusion peers come standard on the #BPL-305?
A1: The Balance 305 includes 2 SpeedFusion peers by default and can be upgraded to 30 peers with the BPL-305-SPF license download.peplink.com.

Q2: What throughput can I expect from this switch?
A2: It delivers up to 1 Gbps aggregate load-balanced throughput across its three GE WAN ports.

Q3: Does the Balance 305 support fiber media?
A3: Yes—its GE SFP ports accept SFP transceivers for fiber or copper optics, offering flexible link options.

Q4: How does WAN failover work on the Balance 305?
A4: The router continuously monitors all WAN links and automatically fails over to secondary connections (including cellular USB modems) if the primary ISP link fails, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Limited-Time Promotion: #Catalyst-9300-Series & #Nexus-3000-Series to #Business-110-Series Cisco Switches – Scalable Campus, Data Center & SMB Solutions

Keywords

#Catalyst-9300-Series, #Catalyst-9400-Series, #Catalyst-9500-Series, #Catalyst-9600-Series, #Nexus-3000-Series, #Nexus-3550-Series, #Nexus-7000-Series, #Nexus-9000-Series, #Business-110-Series, #Business-250-Series, #Business-350-Series

Description

Cisco’s Catalyst 9300 Series (#Catalyst-9300-Series) delivers high-performance, stackable 1G/10G access switching for enterprise campus networks, supporting advanced features like UPOE+, StackPower, and Cisco DNA Center integration Cisco. The modular Catalyst 9400 Series (#Catalyst-9400-Series) provides chassis-based aggregation with up to 9 Tbps switching capacity and field-replaceable line cards for scalable campus core deployments Wikipedia. Built for enterprise edge and core, the Catalyst 9500 Series (#Catalyst-9500-Series) offers fixed 10/25/40/100G switching with high-density 40G uplinks and advanced telemetry via Cisco IOS XE Cisco. The flagship Catalyst 9600 Series (#Catalyst-9600-Series) scales to 25.6 Tbps in a modular chassis for campus core/distribution, featuring redundant supervisors and high-availability design Wikipedia.

In the data center, the Nexus 3000 Series (#Nexus-3000-Series) delivers low-latency 10/25/40G Top-of-Rack switching ideal for FPGA/AI workloads . The Nexus 3550 Series (#Nexus-3550-Series) adds 100G Spine/Leaf capabilities with VXLAN EVPN support for multi-tenant clouds . Mid-tier Nexus 7000 Series (#Nexus-7000-Series) chassis switches offer 3.6 Tbps per slot in a proven modular platform with in-service software upgrades . The merchant-silicon-driven Nexus 9000 Series (#Nexus-9000-Series) runs in NX-OS or ACI modes, scaling to 25.6 Tbps and enabling micro-segmentation and telemetry for modern applications .

For small business, the Business 110 Series (#Business-110-Series) is an unmanaged Gigabit switch family with reliable basic connectivity. The Business 250 Series (#Business-250-Series) adds Layer 2 features like VLANs and QoS for SMB edge deployments. The Business 350 Series (#Business-350-Series) provides Layer 3 Lite routing, ACLs, and PoE+ for converged access in branch offices.

Key Features

• Catalyst 9300 Series: StackWise-480, UPOE+, IOS XE, Cisco DNA integration Cisco

• Catalyst 9400 Series: 9 Tbps chassis, field-replaceable line cards, SD-Access support

• Catalyst 9500 Series: 25.6 Tbps, 40/100G uplinks, advanced telemetry Cisco

• Catalyst 9600 Series: 25.6 Tbps fabric, redundant supervisors, modular high-availability

• Nexus 3000/3550: Low-latency, 100G spine/leaf, VXLAN EVPN, micro-burst mitigation

• Nexus 7000: 3.6 Tbps/slot, non-stop forwarding, in-service upgrades

• Nexus 9000: ACI or NX-OS mode, merchant silicon, programmable pipelines

• Business 110/250/350: Unmanaged to Layer 3 Lite, VLANs, PoE+, SMB-focused reliability

Configuration

Compatibility

All Catalyst series run Cisco IOS XE and integrate with Cisco DNA Center for policy-based automation and analytics Cisco. Nexus 9000 supports both NX-OS and ACI for programmability and micro-segmentation . Business series switches interoperate with Cisco Meraki and third-party management via SNMP and REST APIs.

Usage Scenarios

1. Enterprise Campus Access & Aggregation
   Catalyst 9300 and 9400 form access and distribution layers, providing secure segmentation (TrustSec), PoE for wireless, and DNA-driven automation Cisco.

2. Data Center Leaf-Spine
   Nexus 3000/3550 deliver low-latency leaf switching, while Nexus 7000/9000 serve as spine/core switches supporting VXLAN EVPN underlay/overlay fabrics .

3. Branch & SMB Connectivity
   Business 110/250/350 switches offer plug-and-play deployment, PoE for IP phones/CCTV, and basic VLAN/QoS for small offices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What stacking technology do Catalyst 9300 switches use?
A: They use StackWise-480, allowing up to eight switches to operate as one logical unit with 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth Cisco.

Q2: Can Nexus 9000 run both ACI and NX-OS?
A: Yes—Nexus 9000 platforms support a “Cloud-Scale” mode (ACI) and a “Classic” mode (NX-OS), selectable at boot .

Q3: Are Business 350 Series switches Layer 3 capable?
A: The Business 350 Series supports Layer 3 Lite routing (static routes, RIP) along with VLAN and ACLs, suitable for small-scale inter-VLAN routing.

Q4: What management tools integrate with Cisco switches?
A: All Cisco switches integrate with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Intersight, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and support RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG, and SNMP for automation Cisco.