Brocade FCX-2XG Data Sheet
Metro Features Connecting
Buildings and Campuses
Because Brocade FCX Series switches
include Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
features, organizations can use them to
connect a distributed enterprise. In this
type of environment, Brocade FCX Series
switches provide rich services using MRP
(v1 and v2) for building resilient ring-
based topologies, VLAN stacking (Q-in-Q),
and advanced multicast capabilities—
including IGMP v1/v2/v3 and Multicast
Listener Discovery (MLD) v1/v2 snooping
for controlling multicast traffic for high-
bandwidth content delivery.
include Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
features, organizations can use them to
connect a distributed enterprise. In this
type of environment, Brocade FCX Series
switches provide rich services using MRP
(v1 and v2) for building resilient ring-
based topologies, VLAN stacking (Q-in-Q),
and advanced multicast capabilities—
including IGMP v1/v2/v3 and Multicast
Listener Discovery (MLD) v1/v2 snooping
for controlling multicast traffic for high-
bandwidth content delivery.
SIMPLIFIED, SECURE MANAGEMENT
BASED ON OPEN STANDARDS
The Brocade FCX Series provides
simplified, standards-based management
capabilities that help organizations reduce
administrative time and effort while
securing their networks.
simplified, standards-based management
capabilities that help organizations reduce
administrative time and effort while
securing their networks.
Simplified Deployment with
Auto-Configuration
The Brocade FCX Series supports auto-
configuration, simplifying deployment
with a truly plug-and-play experience.
Organizations can use this feature
to automate IP address and feature
configuration of the switches without
requiring a highly trained network engineer
onsite. When the switches power up, they
automatically receive an IP address and
configuration from DHCP and Trivial File
Transport Protocol (TFTP) servers. At this
time, the switches can also automatically
receive a software update to be at the same
code revision as already installed switches.
configuration, simplifying deployment
with a truly plug-and-play experience.
Organizations can use this feature
to automate IP address and feature
configuration of the switches without
requiring a highly trained network engineer
onsite. When the switches power up, they
automatically receive an IP address and
configuration from DHCP and Trivial File
Transport Protocol (TFTP) servers. At this
time, the switches can also automatically
receive a software update to be at the same
code revision as already installed switches.
Open-Standards Management
The Brocade FCX Series includes an
industry-standard Command Line Interface
(CLI) and supports Secure Shell (SSHv2),
industry-standard Command Line Interface
(CLI) and supports Secure Shell (SSHv2),
Secure Copy (SCP), and SNMPv3 to restrict
and encrypt management communications
to the system. In addition, support for
Terminal Access Controller Access Control
System (TACACS/TACACS+) and RADIUS
authentication helps ensure secure
operator access.
and encrypt management communications
to the system. In addition, support for
Terminal Access Controller Access Control
System (TACACS/TACACS+) and RADIUS
authentication helps ensure secure
operator access.
Out-of-Band Management
The Brocade FCX Series includes an RJ-45
Ethernet port dedicated to out-of-band
management, providing a remote path to
manage the switches, regardless of the
status or configuration of the data ports.
Ethernet port dedicated to out-of-band
management, providing a remote path to
manage the switches, regardless of the
status or configuration of the data ports.
UNIFIED WIRED/WIRELESS
NETWORK MANAGEMENT WITH
BROCADE NETWORK ADVISOR
Managing enterprise campus networks
continues to become more complex due
to the growth in services that rely on wired
and wireless networks. Services such
as Internet, e-mail, video conferencing,
real-time collaboration, and distance
learning all have specific configuration and
management requirements. At the same
time, organizations face increasing demand
to provide uninterrupted services for high-
quality voice and UC, wireless mobility, and
multimedia applications.
continues to become more complex due
to the growth in services that rely on wired
and wireless networks. Services such
as Internet, e-mail, video conferencing,
real-time collaboration, and distance
learning all have specific configuration and
management requirements. At the same
time, organizations face increasing demand
to provide uninterrupted services for high-
quality voice and UC, wireless mobility, and
multimedia applications.
To reduce complexity and the time spent
managing these environments, the easy-
to-use Brocade Network Advisor discovers,
manages, and deploys configurations to
groups of IP devices. By using the Brocade
Network Advisor Device Configuration
Manager tool, organizations can configure
VLANs within the network, manage
wireless access point realms, or execute
CLI commands on specific IP devices or
groups of IP devices. sFlow-based proactive
monitoring is ideal for performing network-
managing these environments, the easy-
to-use Brocade Network Advisor discovers,
manages, and deploys configurations to
groups of IP devices. By using the Brocade
Network Advisor Device Configuration
Manager tool, organizations can configure
VLANs within the network, manage
wireless access point realms, or execute
CLI commands on specific IP devices or
groups of IP devices. sFlow-based proactive
monitoring is ideal for performing network-
wide troubleshooting, generating traffic
reports, and gaining visibility into network
activity from the edge to the core. Brocade
Network Advisor centralizes management
of the entire family of Brocade wired
and wireless products, including the
Brocade FCX Series.
reports, and gaining visibility into network
activity from the edge to the core. Brocade
Network Advisor centralizes management
of the entire family of Brocade wired
and wireless products, including the
Brocade FCX Series.
BROCADE GLOBAL SERVICES
To help organizations get the most value
from their technology investments, Brocade
Global Services offers a variety of services
with comprehensive hardware and 24×7
software support, including software fixes
and new releases. Organizations can also
utilize Brocade Professional Services to
implement and validate the functionality
of Brocade products. Leveraging the
Brocade Network Monitoring Service (NMS),
organizations can maximize the availability
and performance of their critical application
environments while reducing infrastructure
cost and complexity.
from their technology investments, Brocade
Global Services offers a variety of services
with comprehensive hardware and 24×7
software support, including software fixes
and new releases. Organizations can also
utilize Brocade Professional Services to
implement and validate the functionality
of Brocade products. Leveraging the
Brocade Network Monitoring Service (NMS),
organizations can maximize the availability
and performance of their critical application
environments while reducing infrastructure
cost and complexity.
WARRANTY
The Brocade FCX Series is covered by
the Brocade Assurance
the Brocade Assurance
™
Limited Lifetime
Warranty for as long as the original
purchaser continues to own and use the
product. The warranty covers the product
hardware, including internal power supplies
and internal fans, as well as software
defect repairs. To streamline the product
replacement process, qualified customers
can directly access the MyBrocade
purchaser continues to own and use the
product. The warranty covers the product
hardware, including internal power supplies
and internal fans, as well as software
defect repairs. To streamline the product
replacement process, qualified customers
can directly access the MyBrocade
™
Portal
to initiate advanced replacement on
registered products.
registered products.
MAXIMIZING INVESTMENTS
To help optimize technology investments,
Brocade and its partners offer complete
solutions that include education, support,
and services. For more information, contact
a Brocade sales partner or visit
www.brocade.com.
Brocade and its partners offer complete
solutions that include education, support,
and services. For more information, contact
a Brocade sales partner or visit
www.brocade.com.