Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Hardware Installation Manual page 14

Product Overview
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All FCX models support Layer 2 and Enterprise Layer 3 protocols (RIP, OSPF, PIM). FCX models can
be ordered from the factory as -ADV (Advanded Layer 3) models, which adds support for the Layer 3
BGP routing protocol and GRE.
The following sections describe the physical characteristics of the FastIron CX models. For more
details about physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, refer to the "Hardware
Specifications" section.
The following figures show the front panels of the FastIron CX models. For more information about
Combo ports, see
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The Brocade FCX 624-I switch has twenty four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. The device has two
management interfaces on the front panel, a serial port (Console) and an RJ45 port (Out-of-band
Management Interface). The front panel has a slot for an optional four-port 1GbE SFP module
(works as Combo port) or four-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module. On the rear panel a removable fan
tray provides a cooling airflow from the rear to the front of the device. Two rear-panel power
supply receptacles accommodate up to two power supply units that also support a rear-to-front
cooling airflow.
The Brocade FCX 648-E switch has forty four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. The device has two
management interfaces on the front panel, a serial port (Console) and an RJ45 port (Out-of-band
Management Interface). The front panel has a slot for an optional four-port 1GbE SFP module
(works as Combo port) or four-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module. On the rear panel a removable fan
tray provides a cooling airflow from the front to the rear of the device. Two rear-panel power
supply receptacles accommodate up to two power supply units that also support a front-to-rear
cooling airflow..
The Brocade FCX 648-I switch has forty four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. The device has two
management interfaces on the front panel, a serial port (Console) and an RJ45 port (Out-of-band
Management Interface). The front panel has a slot for an optional four-port 1GbE SFP module,
(works as Combo port) or four-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module. On the rear panel a removable fan
tray provides a cooling airflow from the rear to the front of the device. Two rear-panel power
supply receptacles accommodate up to two power supply units that also support a rear-to-front
cooling airflow.
Network interfaces for Brocade FCX 624-E, FCX 624-I, FCX 648-E, and FCX 648-I
Brocade FCX Series Hardware Installation Guide
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