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BROCADE FC SAN MID-RANGE · TPM AFTER BROADCOM

Brocade FC SAN Mid-Range Maintenance — vendor-independent service for 6510 to G730

We service Brocade mid-range FC SAN switches after factory warranty and Broadcom support — vendor-independent, with OEM switches, power supplies, fan modules and SFP+/QSFP+ optics from our own warehouse, SLA up to 24×7×4. Three generations: 6505/6510/6520 (16Gb), G610/G620/G630 (32Gb), G720/G730 (64Gb-capable). 30 to 60 percent below Broadcom support, up to 70 percent on EOSL 6510/6520.

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Which Brocade FC SAN mid-range models we service

Brocade FC SAN has been the pure Fibre Channel focus of Brocade since the Broadcom acquisition of Brocade Communications (2017) and the spin-off of the IP networking division to Ruckus/CommScope. Mid-range switches are 1-2U platforms with 24-96 ports, typical for edge sites in two-tier SAN fabrics or as core switches in smaller to mid-size storage environments. Main competitor: Cisco MDS 9100/9200 series. Three generations coexist in DACH SAN fabrics.

16Gb mid-range · 6505/6510/6520
6505 (24 ports) · 6510 (48 ports) · 6520 (96 ports) — 16Gb, partially EOSL
32Gb mid-range · G610/G620/G630
G610 (8/24 ports) · G620 (24/48/64 ports) · G630 (96/128 ports) — 32Gb
64Gb-ready · G720/G730
G720 (24/56/64 ports) · G730 (96/128 ports) — 64Gb FC, current generation
Components & optics
Power supplies · fan modules · 8/16/32/64Gb FC SFP+/QSFP+ · LC cables

Why TPM maintenance for Brocade FC SAN mid-range

Brocade FC SAN mid-range is the workhorse area of the DACH SAN landscape — typical are two-tier SAN fabrics with 4-8 edge switches (6510/6520 or G620/G630) plus director-class core. Broadcom support for a 6510/G620 edge switch configuration costs 1,800-3,200 EUR/year per switch, for an 8-switch fabric this adds up to 14,000-25,000 EUR/year. TPM reduces this to 40-50 percent. For EOSL 6510/6520 fleets we see up to 70 percent — Broadcom often no longer offers renewal.

We service Brocade FC SAN mid-range with OEM power supplies, fan modules and complete switches as replacement from our own warehouse. For 16Gb fleets (6510/6520) we also maintain certified refurbishing pools — this generation has high install density in DACH and EOSL is reached or near. 32Gb (G610/G620/G630) and 64Gb (G720/G730) are current generations with full OEM component availability. SFP+/QSFP+ optics we supply as certified third-party (50-70% cheaper) or original Brocade. Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) on switches continues to work without licensing — all SAN functions (zoning, trunking, virtual fabric) stay active.

30–60 %
Savings vs. Broadcom support
up to 70 %
Savings on EOSL 6510/6520
Fabric OS stays
Zoning, trunking, virtual fabric active
4 h
Onsite response time with 24×7×4 SLA

Generations timeline & TPM coverage

Per hardware generation: vendor phase (slate) and TechCare coverage window (teal) up to ~5 years post-OEM EOSL.

EOSL status of Brocade mid-range generations

Brocade FC generations follow a 7-9 year lifecycle. 6505/6510 have reached EOSL, 6520 is approaching. G610/G620 are in stable mid-cycle, G630/G720/G730 are current.

Model family Released OEM support ends TPM status
6505 (24-Port 16Gb) 2012 2022 Recommended
6510 (48-Port 16Gb) 2012 2022–2023 Recommended
6520 (96-Port 16Gb) 2013 2024–2025 Recommended
G610 (8/24-Port 32Gb) 2018 2027–2028 Supported
G620 (24/48/64-Port 32Gb) 2017 2026–2027 Supported
G630 (96/128-Port 32Gb) 2018 2027–2028 Supported
G720 (24/56/64-Port 64Gb) 2020 ca. 2029+ Supported
G730 (96/128-Port 64Gb) 2022+ ca. 2030+ Supported

As of 2026. EOSL data based on official vendor roadmaps and subject to change. Binding case-by-case information available on request.

What we deliver

OEM original parts

Our warehouse stocks OEM original components and certified refurbishing pools for EOSL generations.

Onsite engineer

German-speaking technicians throughout DACH, 4-hour response time guaranteed.

Flexible SLA per system

Parts Only, 5×9 NBD or 24×7×4 — freely combinable by location and criticality.

Multi-vendor contract

One contract for Brocade FC SAN, IP legacy and all other vendors. No more individual contracts.

EOSL tracking & reporting

Monthly SLA reports, asset overview, automatic EOSL notifications.

Fabric OS stays

Brocade FOS, NetIron, Network OS and FastIron license-free active. SANnav subscription independent.

Comparison

TechCare vs. Brocade FC SAN Mid-Range Switches

Concrete SLA tiers, OEM comparison, coverage details and source footnotes — on a print-friendly page.

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FAQ on Brocade mid-range maintenance

Which Brocade mid-range models do you service?
Complete mid-range family of all three generations: 16Gb (6505 24-port, 6510 48-port, 6520 96-port — partially EOSL reached), 32Gb (G610 with 8/24 ports, G620 with 24/48/64 ports, G630 with 96/128 ports — current mid-range generation) and 64Gb-ready (G720 with 24/56/64 ports, G730 with 96/128 ports — current top mid-range). Including all power supplies, fan modules and SFP+/QSFP+ optics modules.
What does TPM cost for Brocade mid-range compared to Broadcom support?
30 to 60 percent savings. A 6510-48 or G620-48 with 24×7×4 costs 2,200 to 3,500 EUR/year with Broadcom, 950 to 1,500 EUR with TechCare. G730-128 correspondingly 4,500-6,500 EUR Broadcom support, 1,900-2,800 EUR TechCare. A complete two-tier SAN fabric with 8 edge switches adds up to 18,000-28,000 EUR Broadcom support, 8,000-12,000 EUR with TechCare. For EOSL 6510/6520 fleets we see up to 70 percent — Broadcom often no longer offers renewal.
Does Fabric OS and Brocade Network Advisor continue to work without a Broadcom contract?
Yes. Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) on the switches continues to work without licensing — zoning, trunking, virtual fabric, ISL trunking, all SAN functions stay functionally active. FOS code updates to newer versions require an active Broadcom contract, usually uncritical with stable SAN configurations. SAN management tools like Brocade Network Advisor (today SANnav) run independently — customers actively using SANnav keep the software subscription with Broadcom. TPM only replaces the hardware layer.
Can you service EOSL 6510/6520?
Yes, a focus area of our Brocade business. 6510 (released 2012, EOSL 2022-2023) and 6520 (released 2013, EOSL 2024-2025) are still very widespread in DACH SAN fabrics — typically in stable two-tier fabrics that don't necessarily need refresh because 16Gb FC remains sufficient for many workloads. We stock switches, power supplies, fan modules and 16Gb FC optics for these generations. FOS on older 6510/6520 continues to work — code updates to newer FOS versions require an active Broadcom contract, uncritical with stable SAN configurations.
What about Broadcom since the Brocade acquisition in 2017?
Broadcom acquired Brocade Communications in 2017 — the FC SAN division (today's Brocade) stayed with Broadcom, the IP networking division was spun off to Ruckus/CommScope (today partially with Extreme Networks). From a maintenance perspective: Broadcom support is the OEM support for current Brocade FC products (G620/G630/G720/G730/X6/X7). TPM for Brocade FC is an established alternative — DACH SAN customers are increasingly open to multi-vendor TPM contracts after the Broadcom acquisition because service conditions have shifted.
Which SLA levels do you recommend for Brocade mid-range?
Mid-range switches as edge switches in two-tier fabrics: 24×7×4 with German-speaking onsite engineer is standard — edge switch outage affects server clusters with attached storage arrays, often with critical database or hypervisor workloads. With redundant fabric-A/fabric-B designs (standard in DACH SAN), single switch failure can be absorbed — 5×9 NBD is theoretically possible here, but we recommend 24×7×4 due to typically high workload criticality. For EOSL switches and test/dev environments, Parts Only or 5×9 NBD sufficient.
Can we get 32Gb and 64Gb FC optics?
Yes. We supply FC optics for all generations (8/16/32/64Gb FC) as certified third-party optics or original Brocade optics — both options technically compatible. SFP+/QSFP+ form factor with LC connectors. Third-party FC optics are typically 50-70 percent cheaper than original Brocade optics, technically identical — Brocade FOS accepts them without restriction.
Can we have mid-range, director-class and older IP platforms in the same contract?
Yes. Multi-class contracts are our strength — Brocade mid-range (6510/6520/G620/G630/G720/G730) as edge, director-class (X6/X7/DCX) as core, plus older IP platforms (MLX/VDX/ICX, today Ruckus/CommScope) — all in one contract, one point of contact, one SLA report set. Plus all other vendors (Cisco MDS, IBM, Dell EMC) in the same construct.
Service performance

Real actuals Q1 2026 — straight from our ITIL ticketing.

99,2 %
Tickets resolved within agreed response time
2,4 h
Avg. first response on 4h SLA tier
88 %
First-time fix on initial dispatch
97 %
Spare part on site within 4 h, DACH depots

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