Panduit Introduces Gen 7 SN Connectivity Solution to Transform High-Density Fibre Channel Deployments
TINLEY PARK, Ill., (January 21, 2026), Panduit, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, today announced the launch of its Gen 7 Connectivity Solution, purpose-built to support Brocade* Gen 7 SAN Directors with unmatched density, simplified installation, and dramatically improved cable management. Leveraging the power of VSFF SN connectors, Base-16 architecture, and Panduit’s industry-first Jumbo Cassette, the solution enables organizations to fully unlock the performance of 64G Fibre Channel.
Designed for customers modernizing storage networks or upgrading from Gen 6 platforms, Panduit’s new solution delivers true 1:1 port replication, seamless LC interoperability, and significant reductions in installation time and cabling bulk to solve critical challenges that have historically slowed Fibre Channel scalability.
Brocade’s Gen 7 architecture doubles port density using SFP-DD optics and SN connectors, enabling 64 links on every FC64-64 blade. While this advancement accelerates performance, it also introduces complexity for operators accustomed to LC-based patching.
“Panduit introduces an innovative solution for next-generation storage networks, featuring cable harnesses with small-form-factor connectors and a port mirroring panel designed to accelerate technology upgrades,” said Dennis Waszak, Director of Product Management & Engineering at Panduit.
To learn more about Gen 7 SN connectivity, visit www.panduit.com/gen7
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