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Today's organizations expect their enterprise campus LANs to deliver more services to more users at a lower cost. These services include next-generation business applications as well as anytime, anywhere access for mobile devices. At the same time, campus LANs must be able to scale easily to meet future demands & efficiently evolve within dynamic business environments. Brocade ICX switches provide feature-rich enterprise-class stackable LAN switching solutions to meet the scalability & reliability demands of evolving campus networks
- at an affordable price. Offers enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price Delivers unprecedented feature/price value for enterprise applications Provides unmatched availability for low-cost switching Simplifies network operations & protects investments Features Built for maximum cost-efficiency & investment protection With Brocade ICX switches, organizations can buy only what they need today & easily scale user ports & services as their network requirements evolve. Brocade offers maximum investment protection through flexible software licensing options that bring advanced services & performance to lower-cost ports. Automated deployment & management Brocade ICX switches help simplify network deployment & management by enabling auto-discovery of new Brocade ICX switches within the stack. IT organizations can auto-configure switches using pre-set instructions on the network. To further simplify management, these stacked switches collectively utilize only a single IP address & offer transparent forwarding across the stack. High availability & resiliency Brocade Ethernet switch stacking technology helps IT organizations meet growing user demands by delivering high availability through real-time state synchronization across the stack & instantaneous hitless failover support. In addition, organizations can use hot-insertion & removal of stack members to avoid interrupting network service when adding or replacing a switch.
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Today's organizations expect their enterprise campus LANs to deliver more services to more users at a lower cost. These services include next-generation business applications as well as anytime, anywhere access for mobile devices. At the same time, campus LANs must be able to scale easily to meet future demands & efficiently evolve within dynamic business environments. Brocade ICX switches provide feature-rich enterprise-class stackable LAN switching solutions to meet the scalability & reliability demands of evolving campus networks
- at an affordable price. Offers enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price Delivers unprecedented feature/price value for enterprise applications Provides unmatched availability for low-cost switching Simplifies network operations & protects investments Product Features Built for maximum cost-efficiency & investment protection With Brocade ICX switches, organizations can buy only what they need today & easily scale user ports & services as their network requirements evolve. Brocade offers maximum investment protection through flexible software licensing options that bring advanced services & performance to lower-cost ports. Automated deployment & management Brocade ICX switches help simplify network deployment & management by enabling auto-discovery of new Brocade ICX switches within the stack. IT organizations can auto-configure switches using pre-set instructions on the network. To further simplify management, these stacked switches collectively utilize only a single IP address & offer transparent forwarding across the stack. High availability & resiliency Brocade Ethernet switch stacking technology helps IT organizations meet growing user demands by delivering high availability through real-time state synchronization across the stack & instantaneous hitless failover support. In addition, organizations can use hot-insertion & removal of stack members to avoid interrupting network service when adding or replacing a switch.
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Today's organizations expect their enterprise campus LANs to deliver more services to more users at a lower cost. These services include next-generation business applications as well as anytime, anywhere access for mobile devices. At the same time, campus LANs must be able to scale easily to meet future demands & efficiently evolve within dynamic business environments. Brocade ICX switches provide feature-rich enterprise-class stackable LAN switching solutions to meet the scalability & reliability demands of evolving campus networks
- at an affordable price. Offers enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price Delivers unprecedented feature/price value for enterprise applications Provides unmatched availability for low-cost switching Simplifies network operations & protects investments Features Built for maximum cost-efficiency & investment protection With Brocade ICX switches, organizations can buy only what they need today & easily scale user ports & services as their network requirements evolve. Brocade offers maximum investment protection through flexible software licensing options that bring advanced services & performance to lower-cost ports. Automated deployment & management Brocade ICX switches help simplify network deployment & management by enabling auto-discovery of new Brocade ICX switches within the stack. IT organizations can auto-configure switches using pre-set instructions on the network. To further simplify management, these stacked switches collectively utilize only a single IP address & offer transparent forwarding across the stack. High availability & resiliency Brocade Ethernet switch stacking technology helps IT organizations meet growing user demands by delivering high availability through real-time state synchronization across the stack & instantaneous hitless failover support. In addition, organizations can use hot-insertion & removal of stack members to avoid interrupting network service when adding or replacing a switch.
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Today's organizations expect their enterprise campus LANs to deliver more services to more users at a lower cost. These services include next-generation business applications as well as anytime, anywhere access for mobile devices. At the same time, campus LANs must be able to scale easily to meet future demands & efficiently evolve within dynamic business environments. Brocade ICX switches provide feature-rich enterprise-class stackable LAN switching solutions to meet the scalability & reliability demands of evolving campus networks
- at an affordable price. Offers enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price Delivers unprecedented feature/price value for enterprise applications Provides unmatched availability for low-cost switching Simplifies network operations & protects investments Features Built for maximum cost-efficiency & investment protection With Brocade ICX switches, organizations can buy only what they need today & easily scale user ports & services as their network requirements evolve. Brocade offers maximum investment protection through flexible software licensing options that bring advanced services & performance to lower-cost ports. Automated deployment & management Brocade ICX switches help simplify network deployment & management by enabling auto-discovery of new Brocade ICX switches within the stack. IT organizations can auto-configure switches using pre-set instructions on the network. To further simplify management, these stacked switches collectively utilize only a single IP address & offer transparent forwarding across the stack. High availability & resiliency Brocade Ethernet switch stacking technology helps IT organizations meet growing user demands by delivering high availability through real-time state synchronization across the stack & instantaneous hitless failover support. In addition, organizations can use hot-insertion & removal of stack members to avoid interrupting network service when adding or replacing a switch.
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Built for the Most Demanding Network Environments Brocade stacking technology makes it possible to stack up to eight Brocade ICX 6610 Switches into a single logical chassis switch, providing simple & robust expandability for future growth at the network edge or aggregation layer. Also, this stacked virtual switch has only a single IP address to simplify management, & offers transparent forwarding across a pool of up to 384 1 Gb E & 64 10 Gb E ports. When new switches are added to the stack, they automatically inherit the stack's existing configuration file, enabling true plug-&-play network expansion. Brocade stacking technology also delivers high availability, performing real-time state synchronization across the stack & enabling instantaneous hitless failover to a standby controller, if the master stack controller fails. In addition, organizations can use hot-insertion/removal of stack members to avoid interrupting service. Brocade ICX 6610 Switches offer four dedicated full-duplex 40 Gbps stacking ports that provide full redundancy & an unprecedented 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, essentially eliminating the need to work around inter-switch bottlenecks. Unlike competitive offerings that use proprietary stacking ports, the use of standard 40 Gbps QSFP ports offers optimum flexibility & future-proofing. These dedicated stacking ports free up the 10 Gb E ports for high-speed connectivity to the aggregation or core layers. Up to Eight 10 Gb E Ports on Demand per Switch Brocade ICX 6610 Switches offer eight dual-mode Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)/SFP+ ports, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity to the aggregation or core layers. These ports can be upgraded from 1 Gb E to 10 Gb E by simply applying a software license, eliminating the need to install a hardware module. In addition, organizations can aggregate these ports across the stack to provide high-speed, redundant links between the wiring closet & the aggregation layer, or between the aggregation & the core layer. With the ability to use short-range & long-range optics, along with copper Twinax cables, the Brocade ICX 6610 supports flexible & cost-effective network architectures. The Brocade ICX 6610 delivers industry-leading 8-port 10 Gb E density in a 1U switch, providing up to 80 Gbps of uplink bandwidth to the aggregation or core layers of the network. This bandwidth enables a 1:1 subscription ratio throughout the network. As a result, organizations can deploy highly utilized networks to avoid congestion during peak hours. Built to Power Next-Generation Edge Devices The Brocade ICX 6610 can deliver both power & data across network connections, providing a single-cable solution for the latest edge devices. Brocade ICX 6610 Switches are compatible with industry-standard Vo IP equipment as well as legacy IP phones. In addition, they support the Power over Ethernet (Po E+) standard (802.3at) to provide up to 30 watts of power to each device. This high-powered solution simplifies wiring for next-generation edge devices, such as video conferencing & Voice over IP (Vo IP) phones, pan/tilt surveillance cameras, & 802.11n wireless Access Points (APs). The Po E capability reduces the number of power receptacles & power adapters while increasing reliability & wiring flexibility. With a 1500-watt power budget per switch (with two power supplies), the Brocade ICX 6610 24- & 48-port Po E models can supply up to Class 4 Po E+ (30 watts) power to every port. Plug-&-Play Operations for Powered Devices The Brocade ICX 6610 supports the IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) & ANSI TIA 1057 Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) standards that enable organizations to deploy interoperable multivendor solutions for UC. Configuring IP endpoints such as Vo IP phones can be a complex task, requiring manual & time-consuming configuration. LLDP & LLDP-MED address this challenge by providing a standard, open method for configuring, discovering, & managing network infrastructure. The LLDP protocols also help reduce operational costs by simplifying & automating network operations. For example, LLDP-MED provides an open protocol for configuring Quality of Service (Qo S), security policies, Virtual LAN (VLAN) assignments, Po E power levels, & service priorities. Flexible Cooling Options All Brocade ICX 6610 Switches support reversible front-to-back airflow options. This data-center friendly design improves mounting flexibility in racks, while adhering to the cooling guidelines of the hosting environment. Organizations can specify airflow direction at the time of order & can reverse the direction after deployment by swapping the power supplies & fan assembly. Full Layer 3 Capabilities Brocade ICX 6610 Switches also offer powerful IPv 4 & IPv 6 Layer 3 switching capabilities. Organizations can use premium Layer 3 features—such as IPv 4/IPv 6 OSPF & RIP routing, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), VRRP, & Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM)—to reduce complexity & enhance the reliability of large enterprise networks by bringing Layer 3 capabilities to the network edge and/or aggregation layer. Advanced Layer 3 capabilities include BGP routing, enabling remote offices to connect Brocade ICX 6610 Switches to service provider networks. Premium & Advanced routing capabilities can be added to any Brocade ICX 6610 Switch model through software key-based activation. Simplified, Secure Standards-based Management & Monitoring The Brocade ICX 6610 provides simplified, standards-based management capabilities that help organizations reduce administrative time & effort while securing their networks. s Flow-based " Always-On" Network Monitoring s Flow is a modern, standards-based network export protocol (RFC 3176) that addresses many of the challenges that network managers face today. By embedding s Flow into the Brocade ICX 6610, Brocade delivers an "always-on" technology that operates with wire-speed performance. s Flow dramatically reduces implementation costs compared to traditional network monitoring solutions that rely on mirrored ports, probes, & line-tap technologies. Moreover, s Flow gives organizations full, enterprise-wide monitoring capability for every port in the network. Simplified Deployment with Auto-Configuration The Brocade ICX 6610 supports auto-configuration, simplifying deployment with a truly plug-&-play experience. Organizations can use this feature to automate IP address & feature configuration of the switches without requiring a highly trained network engineer onsite. When the switches power up, they automatically receive an IP address & configuration from DHCP & 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 currently installed switches. Open-Standards Management The Brocade ICX 6610

Includes:: an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI) & supports Secure Shell (SSHv 2), Secure Copy (SCP), & SNMPv 3 to restrict & encrypt management communications to the system. In addition, support for Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS/TACACS+) & RADIUS authentication helps ensure secure operator access. Out-of-Band Management The Brocade ICX 6610

Includes:: a 10/100/1000 Mbps 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. Data Center To R for 1 Gb E & 10 Gb E Server Connectivity Thanks to its class-leading 10 Gb E port count, the Brocade ICX 6610 is an ideal solution as a Top-of-Rack (To R) switch in a mixed 1 Gb E/10 Gb E server connectivity environment. It is designed to fit in server racks, consuming only one rack unit & offering dual integrated power supplies & fan assemblies with reversible front-to-back/back-to-front airflow for flexible cooling options. In data center environments where most servers have 1 Gb E & some 10 Gb E network interfaces, the Brocade ICX 6610 provides a compact & cost-effective 1 Gb E/10 Gb E To R switch. This configuration uses 10 Gb E links to connect to Brocade ICX data center aggregation switches. Maximum Operational Efficiency & Investment Protection To further improve operational efficiency, Brocade ICX 6610 Switches come with 90 days of free technical support from the Brocade Technical Assistance Center & free software updates. With these capabilities, organizations gain peace of mind while freeing up IT budget & resources to grow their businesses. Warranty The Brocade ICX 6610 is covered by the Brocade Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty.



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The Brocade ICX 6610 Switch redefines the economics of enterprise networking by providing unprecedented levels of performance, availability, & flexibility in a stackable form factor—delivering the capabilities of a chassis with the flexibility & cost-effectiveness of a stackable switch. Chassis-Like Capabilities in a Stackable Form Factor Today's enterprise networks are expected to deliver services thought impossible just a few years ago. High-Definition (HD) video conferencing, real-time collaboration, Unified Communications (UC), & Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) are only a few of the applications that organizations are deploying to enhance employee productivity, improve customer service, & create a competitive advantage. These same networks must also provide anytime, anywhere mobile access & scale to meet rising user expectations. At the same time, organizations face continued pressure to reduce costs & do more with less. More than ever, campus networks need to quickly & efficiently evolve with the ever-changing business environment. Class-Leading Performance for Today & Tomorrow The Brocade ICX 6610 helps organizations meet this challenge by delivering wire-speed, non-blocking performance across all ports to support latency-sensitive applications such as real-time voice/video streaming & VDI. Brocade ICX 6610 Switches can be stacked using four full-duplex 40 Gbps stacking ports that provide an unprecedented 320 Gbps of backplane stacking bandwidth with full redundancy, eliminating inter-switch bottlenecks. in addition, each switch can provide up to eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet (Gb E) ports for high-speed connectivity to the aggregation or core layers. Non-Stop High Availability When every second matters, Brocade ICX 6610 Switches help deliver continuous availability to optimize the user experience. Brocade stacking technology delivers high availability, performing real-time state synchronization across the stack & enabling instantaneous hitless failover to a standby controller in the unlikely event of a failure of the master stack controller. Organizations also can use hot-insertion/removal of stack members to avoid interrupting service when adding a switch to increase the capacity of a stack or replacing a switch that needs servicing. Unmatched Simplicity & Investment Protection The Brocade ICX 6610 is easy to deploy, manage, & integrate into both new & existing networks. Organizations can buy only what they need today & easily scale up as demand grows & new technologies emerge. The flexibility of a stackable switch allows organizations to forgo investing in a chassis upfront & put precious capital to better use elsewhere. Organizations can purchase an initial switch to get started & add a new Brocade ICX 6610 Switch to the stack as their business grows. Features Delivers chassis-level performance & availability, providing an optimal user experience for streaming video, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Unified Communications (UC), & other mission-critical campus applications Offers unprecedented stacking performance with 320 Gbps of stacking bandwidth, eliminating the need to work around inter-switch bottlenecks Provides up to 1 Tbps of total switching capacity with up to 384 1 Gb E & 64 10 Gb E per stack for campus network edge & aggregation layers Provides unmatched availability with four fully redundant 40 Gbps stacking ports per switch, hitless stacking failover, hot switch replacement, & dual hot-swappable power supplies & fan assemblies Simplifies network operations & protects investments with the Brocade Hyper Edge Architecture, enabling consolidated network management & advanced services sharing across heterogeneous switches. Offers up to eight "pay-as-you-need" 10 Gb E ports activated through software licensing Provides peace of mind with Brocade Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty ...

Today's enterprise campus networks are expected to deliver services thought impossible just a few years ago. High-Definition (HD) video conferencing, real-time collaboration, Unified Communications (UC), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) are only a few of the applications that organizations are deploying to enhance employee productivity, improve customer service, and create a competitive advantage. These same networks must also provide anytime, anywhere mobile access & scale to meet rising user expectations. At the same time, organizations face continued pressure to reduce costs & do more with less. More than ever, campus networks need to quickly & efficiently evolve with the ever-changing business environment. The Brocade ICX 6610 helps organizations meet this challenge by delivering wire-speed, non-blocking performance across all ports to support latency-sensitive applications such as real-time voice & video streaming & VDI. Brocade ICX 6610 switches can be stacked using four full-duplex 40 Gbps stacking ports that provide an unprecedented 320 Gbps of backplane stacking bandwidth with full redundancy, eliminating inter-switch bottlenecks. Product Features Built for the most demanding campus network environments Brocade stacking technology makes it possible to stack up to eight Brocade ICX 6610 switches into a single logical chassis switch, providing simple & robust expandability for future growth at the network edge or aggregation layer. Full Layer 3 capabilities Brocade ICX 6610 switches also offer powerful IPv 4 & IPv 6 Layer 3 switching capabilities. Organizations can use premium Layer 3 features
- such as IPv 4/IPv 6 OSPF & RIP routing, policy-based routing, VRRP, and Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM)
- to reduce complexity & enhance the reliability of large enterprise networks by bringing Layer 3 capabilities to the network edge and/or aggregation layer. Advanced Layer 3 capabilities include BGP routing, enabling remote offices to connect Brocade ICX 6610 switches to service provider networks. Premium & Advanced routing capabilities can be added to any Brocade ICX 6610 switch model through software key-based activation. Simplified, secure standards-based management & monitoring The Brocade ICX 6610 provides simplified, standards-based management capabilities that help organizations reduce administrative time & effort while securing their networks. s Flow-based "always-on" network monitoring s Flow is a modern, standards-based network export protocol that addresses many of the challenges that network managers face today. By embedding s Flow into the Brocade ICX 6610, Brocade delivers an "always-on" technology that operates with wire-speed performance. s Flow dramatically reduces implementation costs compared to traditional network monitoring solutions that rely on mirrored ports, probes, and line-tap technologies. Moreover, s Flow gives organizations full, enterprise-wide monitoring capability for every port in the network. Simplified deployment with auto-configuration The Brocade ICX 6610 supports auto-configuration, simplifying deployment with a truly plug-&-play experience. Organizations can use this feature to automate IP address & feature configuration of the switches without requiring a highly trained network engineer onsite. When the switches power up, they automatically receive an IP address & configuration from DHCP & 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 currently installed switches. Open-standards management The Brocade ICX 6610

Includes:: an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI) & supports Secure Shell (SSHv 2), Secure Copy (SCP), and SNMPv 3 to restrict & encrypt management communications to the system. In addition, support for Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS/TACACS+) & RADIUS authentication helps ensure secure operator access. Built for the most demanding campus network environments Full Layer 3 capabilities Simplified, secure standards-based management & monitoring s Flow-based "always-on" network monitoring Simplified deployment with auto-configuration Open-standards management



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• Rigorously tested for performance & reliability by Brocade • Hot-swappable flexibility in the field for greater ease & lower total cost of ownership • Standards-based—802.3z, 802.3ah, 802.3u, 802.3ae, 802.3ak, & 802.3ba—and compliant as required • Compliant with Requirements to Reduce Hazardous Substances (Ro HS), meeting either Ro HS 5 or Ro HS 6 EU standards Highly Reliable, Brocade-Qualified Optics Brocade offers a unique set of high- performance, reliable, & cost-effective optical transceivers that help enterprises & service providers meet the challenges of diverse network topologies. To ensure maximum quality, Brocade selects & tests the most reliable, highest-performing optical transceivers on the market, & then warrants their availability, capacity, & performance in Brocade products. Extensive performance & reliability testing reflects an ongoing commitment to quality. Brocade tests transceivers using the industry’s most advanced tools & instruments to help ensure that they provide the right mix of functionality & performance when used in conjunction with Brocade products. The speed, capacity, reliability, & low cost of ownership that Brocade is known for is also provided in all optical components. By using Brocade-qualified components, organizations can be assured that their warranty & service requirements will be met & that their Brocade products will continually provide the uptime, performance, & reliability required by today’s leading enterprise service providers 10 Gb E Optics •10 Gb E transmissions support link lengths of 26 m to 80 km • Protocol independent • Less than one-third the power & size of MSA optic • Hot swappable • Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) support • Ro HS 5 & 6 compliant • Application delivery & acceleration • High-Performance Computing (HPC) interconnects • Service provider traffic management Type
- 10 Gb E Fiber IEEE Standards
- 802.3ae Domestic Safety - FDA 21CFR 1040.10 Class 1, CSA 60950-1-03/UL 60950-1 Wavelentgh - 850 Fibre type - MMF Cable distacne - 26 m to 300 m Digital Optic Monitoring
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The Brocade optics family

Includes:: several offerings designed to meet the performance & scalability requirements

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