Product Name:
Brocade ICX6450-24 Ethernet Switch
Part Number:
Brocade ICX6450-24
Manufacturer:
Brocade Communications (now part of Broadcom)
Overview:
The Brocade ICX6450-24 is a high-performance, enterprise-class Ethernet switch designed for growing networks that require exceptional scalability, performance, and simplicity. With 24 ports of Gigabit Ethernet and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, the ICX6450-24 provides a powerful, reliable solution for both small and medium-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations.
Ideal for demanding applications, the ICX6450 series provides a seamless networking experience with enhanced security, simplified network management, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving network requirements.
Key Features:
24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Offers 24 ports with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality for both enterprise and campus deployments.
Stackable Design: Stack up to 8 ICX6450 units together to create a single logical switch, improving scalability and simplifying management.
Advanced Security: Supports robust security features including 802.1X, MACsec encryption, and role-based access control (RBAC) for secure network access.
Enhanced Layer 3 Routing: Provides Layer 3 features such as static routing and RIP, ideal for more complex network environments.
Energy Efficient: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the ICX6450-24 meets the latest energy standards to reduce power consumption.
Web-Based Management: Simplifies setup and management with a user-friendly web interface, as well as support for command-line interface (CLI) and SNMP.
High Availability: Includes features like hitless failover, and redundancy for critical applications, ensuring continuous network availability.
Multi-Gigabit Support: Ready for future growth, with support for faster speeds via optional 10G SFP+ uplinks.
Applications:
Enterprise Networks: Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and distributed networks that require high-performance switching.
Campus Networks: Perfect for educational institutions, corporate offices, and branch offices, providing fast, reliable, and secure connectivity.
Data Centers: Helps manage the demands of growing data centers by providing high-throughput and low-latency switching.
High-Demand Environments: Suitable for environments with high-density device connections and bandwidth-intensive applications, such as video conferencing and VoIP.
Specifications:
Ports:
24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports
4 x 10GbE SFP+ Uplink Ports (Optional Modules)
Networking Features:
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching
Routing: Static Routing, RIP
VLAN support (802.1Q)
Multicast Support (IGMP snooping)
Performance:
Forwarding Capacity: 112 Gbps
Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size: 32K
Forwarding Rate: 83.33 Mpps
Power and Environmental:
Power Supply: 1 x 110-220V AC
Power Consumption: 150W (typical)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.3 x 11.3 inches (44 x 439 x 287 mm)
Weight: 7.2 kg (15.87 lbs)
Management:
CLI, SNMP v1, v2c, v3
Web-Based GUI
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Network Monitoring and Diagnostics
Security:
802.1X Authentication
MACsec Encryption
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Port Security
Why Choose Brocade ICX6450-24?
Scalable and Flexible: The Brocade ICX6450-24 allows you to scale your network easily, providing the flexibility to meet future demands. Its stackable design allows for growth, making it an ideal choice for both small businesses and larger enterprise networks.
Reliability: Known for its robust architecture, the ICX6450-24 offers high availability features like hitless failover and redundancy to ensure your network stays up and running without disruption.
Security-First Approach: With advanced security features like MACsec and 802.1X, the ICX6450-24 keeps your network secure and protected from potential threats.
Simplified Management: Brocade provides user-friendly tools for both novice and advanced users to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot the network, saving you valuable time and resources.
Cost-Effective Performance: Delivering high performance at an affordable price point, the ICX6450-24 balances performance and cost-effectiveness for small to mid-sized businesses.
By choosing the Brocade ICX6450-24, you are investing in a future-proof solution designed to support the evolving demands of your network with reliability, scalability, and ease of management.