• Brocade 6510 Fibre Channel Switch with 8,192-Frame Buffers and Advanced Fabric Services

    Keywords

    Brocade 6510 switch, fibre channel switch 8Gbps, 10Gbps SAN switch, Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+, Fabric services MAPS, Brocade Advanced Zoning, AES-GCM-256 encryption, ClearLink diagnostics, DWDM MAN connectivity

    Description

    The Brocade 6510 switch is a versatile 1U Fibre Channel switch designed for modern SAN environments. With 8,192 dynamically allocated frame buffers, it supports 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 16 Gbps speeds via Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+ modules. Enterprises will appreciate its Fabric services MAPS for proactive monitoring and Brocade Advanced Zoning to segment traffic efficiently.

    Security is paramount: the Brocade 6510 comes with AES-GCM-256 encryption on ISLs, DH-CHAP, and FIPS 140-2 compliance. For organizations requiring DWDM MAN connectivity, an optional integrated 10Gbps Fibre Channel port is available with in-flight compression (Brocade LZO) and encryption.

    Maintenance and troubleshooting are simplified thanks to ClearLink diagnostics—including loopback tests, optics health monitoring, and FCping traceroutes. A single USB port provides quick firmware upgrades and log downloads, ensuring minimal disruption in production SANs.

    Key Features

    • Dynamic Frame Buffers: 8,192 buffers allocated on demand
    • Flexible Port Types: D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port; Access Gateway mode with NPIV
    • Multi-Speed Media: Supports 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 16 Gbps SWL/LWL/ELWL via SFP+, LC connector
    • Comprehensive Fabric Services: MAPS, Flow Vision, Top Talkers, DFP, DPS, Virtual Fabrics, and more
    • Robust Security: AES-GCM-256, DH-CHAP, FCAP authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, HTTPS, IPsec, LDAP, RBAC
    • Integrated DWDM Port: Optional 10 Gbps Fibre Channel for MAN links with compression/encryption
    • Advanced Diagnostics: ClearLink, flow mirroring, frame viewer, POST, environmental and power monitoring
    • Compact Design: 1U chassis, front-to-back or back-to-front airflow

    Configuration

    Feature Specification
    Frame Buffers 8,192 dynamically allocated
    Classes of Service Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
    Port Types D_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, F_Port, M_Port; optional port-type control; Access Gateway mode support
    Media Speeds & Transceivers 16/10/8 Gbps SWL, LWL, ELWL via SFP+, LC connector
    USB 1 × USB for logs and firmware
    Fabric Services MAPS, Flow Vision, Top Talkers, DFP, DPS, Virtual Fabrics, etc.
    Extension FC In-flight compression (LZO) and encryption (AES-GCM-256); optional 10 Gbps DWDM
    Management Interfaces HTTP, SNMP v1/v3, SSH, CLI, Web Tools, Brocade Network Advisor, SMI-S
    Security Protocols AES-GCM-256, DH-CHAP, FIPS 140-2, IPsec, SSL, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, RBAC
    Diagnostics ClearLink, loopback, flow mirroring, FCping, Pathinfo, frame viewer, RAStrace, Rolling Reboot
    Mechanical 1U chassis; 437.64 × 43.18 × 443.23 mm; 9.16 kg (with PSUs, no transceivers)

    Compatibility

    The Brocade 6510 integrates seamlessly into existing SAN fabrics using standard LC-connector SFP+ modules. It is fully compatible with Brocade Network Advisor SAN Enterprise and Professional editions, CLI scripting, and SNMP-based monitoring. Whether deployed in pure fabric mode or as an access gateway, the switch supports unicast traffic and NPIV-enabled N_Ports for flexible virtualization.

    Usage Scenarios

    1. Virtualized Data Centers
      Leverage the Brocade 6510’s NPIV support and virtual fabrics to isolate tenant traffic and maximize server consolidation. The fibre channel switch 8Gbps performance ensures low-latency storage I/O for VMs.
    2. Secure Enterprise SANs
      Deploy in environments handling sensitive data—such as healthcare or finance—using AES-GCM-256 encryption and DH-CHAP to protect data in transit. The optional DWDM MAN connectivity enables secure long-haul links.
    3. High-Performance Computing Clusters
      Use the 10Gbps SAN switch configuration with front-to-back airflow in HPC racks. Dynamic services like Flow Vision and zoning optimize traffic for parallel workloads.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: What SFP+ modules work with the Brocade 6510 switch?
    It supports Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+ modules for 16 Gbps (SWL, LWL, ELWL), 10 Gbps (SWL, LWL), and 8 Gbps (SWL, LWL, ELWL) via LC connectors.
    Q2: Can the Brocade 6510 operate in Access Gateway mode?
    Yes. In Access Gateway mode, it functions as an NPIV-enabled N_Port or F_Port, offloading Fabric services while providing direct host attachment.
    Q3: How does ClearLink diagnostics help in troubleshooting?
    ClearLink diagnostics perform optical/electrical loopback tests, link latency/distance measurements, and real-time optics health monitoring to quickly identify cabling or transceiver issues.
    Q4: Is in-flight compression available on the Brocade 6510?
    Yes, it offers Brocade LZO in-flight compression and AES-GCM-256 encryption, and you can enable an optional 10 Gbps Fibre Channel port for DWDM MAN links.
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