Broadcom Introduces The World's First Quantum-Safe Gen 8 128G San Switch Portfolio
StorageNewsletter.com, Monday, November 24th, 2025
Broadcom Inc., an active player in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, announced the availability of the Brocade X8 Directors and Brocade G820 56-port switch, the industry's first 128G FC platforms designed for today's mission-critical workloads and enterprise AI applications.
The launch of the Brocade Gen 8 portfolio underscores Broadcom's unmatched leadership and innovation in FC technology. The Brocade X8 directors form the core of large, scalable networks, while the Brocade G820 mid-range switch can be flexibly deployed as an edge or top-of-rack switch. The Gen 8 portfolio combines 128G performance, quantum-safe security, and AI-powered autonomy to enable the most robust and secure network for modern data centers.