Brocade FCX-2XG Data Sheet
switches can be stacked through their
optional 10 GbE ports.
optional 10 GbE ports.
The 10 GbE ports can also be trunked from
different members of the stack to optimize
performance and availability. For added
flexibility, IronStack also supports the use
of 10 GbE ports with fiber-optic cabling for
stacking across racks, floors, and buildings.
different members of the stack to optimize
performance and availability. For added
flexibility, IronStack also supports the use
of 10 GbE ports with fiber-optic cabling for
stacking across racks, floors, and buildings.
Optional 10 GbE Module
Brocade FCX-S switch models accept
an optional 10 GbE module containing
two XFP ports, enabling high-bandwidth
connectivity to the aggregation or core
layers, or extended switch stacking across
long distances. Up to eight 10 GbE links can
be aggregated in a stack, providing 80 Gbps
of bandwidth between the wiring closet and
the aggregation layer.
an optional 10 GbE module containing
two XFP ports, enabling high-bandwidth
connectivity to the aggregation or core
layers, or extended switch stacking across
long distances. Up to eight 10 GbE links can
be aggregated in a stack, providing 80 Gbps
of bandwidth between the wiring closet and
the aggregation layer.
Brocade FCX Series Models with Four
Optional 10 GbE Uplinks
Brocade FCX 624 and Brocade FCX 648
switch models accept an optional 10 GbE
module containing four Small Form-Factor
Pluggable (SFP+) ports, enabling high-
bandwidth connectivity to the aggregation
or core layers, or creating a switch stack
horizontally across a row of servers. Utilizing
the SFP+ port form factor enables higher
density, more flexible cabling options, and
better energy efficiency. The ability to use
short-range and long-range optics, along
switch models accept an optional 10 GbE
module containing four Small Form-Factor
Pluggable (SFP+) ports, enabling high-
bandwidth connectivity to the aggregation
or core layers, or creating a switch stack
horizontally across a row of servers. Utilizing
the SFP+ port form factor enables higher
density, more flexible cabling options, and
better energy efficiency. The ability to use
short-range and long-range optics, along
with copper Twinax cables, supports flexible
and cost-effective network architectures.
and cost-effective network architectures.
Industry-leading 4-port 10 GbE density in a
1U switch provides up to 40 Gbps of uplink
bandwidth to the aggregation or core layers
of the network. Even with the high-density
48-port model, this bandwidth enables a
near 1:1 subscription ratio throughout the
network. As a result, organizations can
deploy highly utilized networks to avoid
congestion during peak hours.
1U switch provides up to 40 Gbps of uplink
bandwidth to the aggregation or core layers
of the network. Even with the high-density
48-port model, this bandwidth enables a
near 1:1 subscription ratio throughout the
network. As a result, organizations can
deploy highly utilized networks to avoid
congestion during peak hours.
Flexible Cooling Options
The Brocade FCX 624 and Brocade FCX
648 are the first Brocade Ethernet switches
with reversible front-to-back airflow options.
This design improves mounting flexibility in
server racks, while adhering to the cooling
guidelines of the data center. Organizations
can specify airflow direction at the time of
order and can reverse the direction after
deployment by swapping the power supplies
and the fan assembly.
648 are the first Brocade Ethernet switches
with reversible front-to-back airflow options.
This design improves mounting flexibility in
server racks, while adhering to the cooling
guidelines of the data center. Organizations
can specify airflow direction at the time of
order and can reverse the direction after
deployment by swapping the power supplies
and the fan assembly.
REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION
In today’s rapidly growing business
environments, organizations need to
minimize power consumption throughout
the entire IT infrastructure. The Brocade FCX
Series is designed to intelligently manage
power usage, extending “green” initiatives
to the wiring closet.
environments, organizations need to
minimize power consumption throughout
the entire IT infrastructure. The Brocade FCX
Series is designed to intelligently manage
power usage, extending “green” initiatives
to the wiring closet.
Power to connected devices is automatically
negotiated using the LLDP-MED protocol,
providing the powered devices with exactly
the amount of power they need. If devices
go into sleep mode, they can request less
power from the network, minimizing power
usage in the campus environment. At as low
as 1.22 watts/Gbps for non-PoE models and
1.41 watts/Gbps for PoE models, Brocade
FCX Series switches consume minimal
power for the performance and functionality
they provide.
negotiated using the LLDP-MED protocol,
providing the powered devices with exactly
the amount of power they need. If devices
go into sleep mode, they can request less
power from the network, minimizing power
usage in the campus environment. At as low
as 1.22 watts/Gbps for non-PoE models and
1.41 watts/Gbps for PoE models, Brocade
FCX Series switches consume minimal
power for the performance and functionality
they provide.
HIGH RELIABILITY IN A
COMPACT FORM FACTOR
In addition to stack-level high-availability
capabilities such as hitless failover and
hot insertion and removal of stacked units,
Brocade FCX Series switches include
system-level high-availability features such
as optional dual hot-swappable, load-
sharing, redundant power supplies (see
Figures 2 and 3). The modular design also
has a removable fan assembly. These
features provide another level of availability
for the campus wiring closet and the data
center in a compact form factor.
capabilities such as hitless failover and
hot insertion and removal of stacked units,
Brocade FCX Series switches include
system-level high-availability features such
as optional dual hot-swappable, load-
sharing, redundant power supplies (see
Figures 2 and 3). The modular design also
has a removable fan assembly. These
features provide another level of availability
for the campus wiring closet and the data
center in a compact form factor.
Additional design features include intake
and exhaust temperature sensors and fan
spin detection to aid in fast identification of
abnormal or failed operating conditions to
help minimize mean time to repair.
and exhaust temperature sensors and fan
spin detection to aid in fast identification of
abnormal or failed operating conditions to
help minimize mean time to repair.
COMPREHENSIVE ENTERPRISE-
CLASS SECURITY
The Brocade FCX Series utilizes the
Brocade IronWare operating system,
providing a rich security suite for Layer
2 and Layer 3 services, Network Access
Control (NAC), and Denial of Service (DoS)
protection. IronWare security features
include protection against TCP SYN and
ICMP DoS attacks; Spanning Tree Root
Guard and BPDU Guard to protect network
Brocade IronWare operating system,
providing a rich security suite for Layer
2 and Layer 3 services, Network Access
Control (NAC), and Denial of Service (DoS)
protection. IronWare security features
include protection against TCP SYN and
ICMP DoS attacks; Spanning Tree Root
Guard and BPDU Guard to protect network
Figure 2.
Brocade FCX 624 and Brocade FCX 648 switch models feature reversible front-to-back airflow,
internal redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and a swappable fan assembly.
Brocade FCX 624 and Brocade FCX 648 switch models feature reversible front-to-back airflow,
internal redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and a swappable fan assembly.
Figure 3.
Brocade FCX-S switch models feature internal redundant hot-swappable power supplies
and a swappable fan assembly, in addition to dedicated stacking ports and a rear-facing
out-of-band management port.
Brocade FCX-S switch models feature internal redundant hot-swappable power supplies
and a swappable fan assembly, in addition to dedicated stacking ports and a rear-facing
out-of-band management port.