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Support for Brocade Keep Your Brocade Equipment Running,
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Keep Your Brocade Equipment Running,
Without the OEM Support Renewal.
Systain® delivers 24/7 L2/L3 engineering support for Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switches, directors, and extension platforms, typically 60–80% below OEM support pricing, with the same or faster response times.
24/7/365 Coverage
NBD & 4hr SLA Options
L2 / L3 Engineering
60–80% Below OEM Support
Popular EOL models we cover
- Brocade 6510 EOSL Jul 2025
- Brocade 6505 EOSL Apr 2025
- DCX 8510-4 EOSL Apr 2025
- Brocade 300 EOSL Apr 2024
- Brocade 5100 EOSL Jan 2019
- Brocade 5140 EOSL Jan 2019
- Brocade 6520 Contact us for EOSL
- DCX 8510-8 Contact us for EOSL
- Brocade G620 Contact us for EOSL
- Brocade G630 Contact us for EOSL
- Brocade 7840 Contact us for EOSL
- Brocade 7800 Contact us for EOSL
Common Brocade Products We Support
From entry-level SAN switches to enterprise directors and extension platforms: if Brocade built it for the storage network, Systain® can maintain it.
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Gen 6/7 FC Switches
Current-generation 32G and 64G Fibre Channel SAN switches. Hardware swap, replacement parts, and configuration support included.
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16G FC Switches
Widely deployed 16G Fibre Channel SAN switching, including models well past the OEM's EOSL date. Same-day parts and hardware support.
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FC Directors
Modular chassis directors for core SAN switching. Blade, port card, and power supply replacement with L2/L3 engineering support.
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Extension Switches
Distance extension platforms for storage replication over IP and long-haul links. Full hardware maintenance and parts coverage.
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IP / Ethernet Routers
Brocade IP routing and Ethernet switching platforms. Hardware replacement, module swaps, and support for on-prem network infrastructure.
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Why Choose Systain® for Brocade?
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60–80% Cost Savings
OEM support renewals climb year over year as your Brocade gear ages. Systain® pricing doesn't. Most customers save significantly on day one.
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4-Hour Onsite SLA
NBD, 4-hour, and 4-hour onsite options are available, matched to your actual uptime requirements, not the OEM's tier menu.
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L2/L3 Engineers
Our L2/L3 engineers specialize in Brocade Fibre Channel SAN switching and directors, not a tier-1 script. Direct access, no ticket queue.
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Parts On Hand
We stock Brocade-compatible switches, directors, and spare modules in our own inventory. Replacement hardware can ship same day, no OEM depot wait.
“We had a room full of Brocade directors and 16G switches the OEM wanted to renew at full price. OSI Global put them all under one Systain® contract, and we cut our maintenance spend by 74% and response times actually improved.”
— Storage Infrastructure Manager, National Financial Services Firm
74% Average savings on Brocade maintenance Based on customer-reported OEM vs. Systain® comparisons
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About OSI Global
OSI Global is a privately owned, Gartner-recognized leader in enterprise hardware, optical solutions, and data center services.
Since 2008, OSI Global has been giving IT teams around the world peace of mind through innovative, cost-effective, high-quality solutions that extend hardware lifecycles and reduce costs. From enterprise hardware and third-party maintenance (TPM) to optical networking and professional services, OSI Global delivers the same capabilities as larger competitors without the bureaucracy, investors, or red tape.
With a customer-first approach and unmatched responsiveness, OSI Global enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure on their terms.
