Part Number: ICX7750-6Q
Manufacturer: Brocade (now part of Broadcom)
Overview:
The Brocade ICX7750-6Q is a high-performance, modular Ethernet switch designed for large-scale enterprise networks, data centers, and service providers. Offering advanced features, including 6 x 40GbE ports, and support for up to 480Gbps switching capacity, this switch provides flexible, scalable, and reliable connectivity for high-density environments. The ICX7750 series is equipped with Brocade’s cutting-edge networking technologies to ensure minimal downtime, simplified management, and robust performance under demanding workloads. It is a powerful solution for organizations seeking to support high-bandwidth applications, such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and virtualized networks.
Key Features:
6 x 40GbE Ports: The ICX7750-6Q comes with 6 x 40GbE ports, allowing high-speed connections for backbone or inter-switch links, making it suitable for high-throughput applications.
Modular Design: Features a modular chassis with slots for additional expansion modules, ensuring easy upgrades and flexibility in adapting to future network needs.
High Switching Capacity: Offers up to 480 Gbps of total switching capacity, enabling efficient traffic management and providing the bandwidth required for large-scale networks.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Support: Provides both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities, including support for various protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and RIP, making it suitable for both enterprise and data center environments.
Redundant Power and Cooling: Equipped with dual redundant power supplies and cooling fans to ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime in mission-critical environments.
High Availability: Features stackable architecture for up to 12 units, providing enhanced resilience and scalability by enabling simple network expansions without service interruptions.
Advanced Security Features: Includes robust security protocols such as 802.1X, ACLs, and DHCP snooping to protect against unauthorized access and network threats.
Brocade Network OS: Runs on the powerful Brocade Network OS, which offers simplified management, automation, and troubleshooting for ease of use.
Power Efficient: The ICX7750-6Q is designed to operate efficiently, with power-saving features that help reduce operational costs over time.
Applications:
Enterprise Networks: Ideal for large-scale enterprise networks requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity and robust security for business-critical applications.
Data Centers: Perfect for data center infrastructures that demand high throughput, flexible scalability, and high availability.
Cloud Computing: Designed to support cloud computing environments by delivering the performance and capacity needed to handle virtualized workloads and multi-tenant traffic.
Campus Networks: Suitable for campus networks that require both Layer 2 and Layer 3 support, delivering reliability, performance, and flexibility.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Can be used in HPC environments, where low-latency and high throughput are essential for data analysis and real-time processing.
Network Virtualization: Supports modern network architectures such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking), making it ideal for organizations implementing virtualized network environments.
Specifications:
Ports:
6 x 40GbE QSFP+ Ports
Expansion slots for additional ports and modules
Switching Capacity:
480 Gbps
Forwarding Rate:
Up to 357.1 Mpps (Million packets per second)
Form Factor:
1U Rack-Mountable (modular)
Power Supplies:
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
AC and DC options available
Cooling:
Front-to-back airflow
Dual redundant, hot-swappable cooling fans
Operating Temperature Range:
0°C to 40°C (Operating)
Dimensions:
17.3" x 1.7" x 19.3" (439mm x 43mm x 491mm)
Weight:
8.2 kg (18.1 lbs)
Operating System:
Brocade Network OS (Brocade NOS)
Latency:
Low latency (under 1 microsecond for most applications)
Stacking Capacity:
Stacks up to 12 units for a seamless network expansion
Compliance:
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3, and various industry standards for networking
Security:
Advanced security features such as 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP snooping, and more for a secure network environment
Why Choose the Brocade ICX7750-6Q:
High-Performance Connectivity: With up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity and 6 x 40GbE ports, the ICX7750-6Q provides high-performance network connectivity suitable for demanding data center, enterprise, and cloud environments.
Scalability and Flexibility: The modular design and stackable architecture allow the ICX7750-6Q to scale with your network as your needs grow, providing long-term value and adaptability.
Resilience and High Availability: With dual redundant power supplies, cooling, and the ability to stack up to 12 units, the switch ensures uninterrupted network performance in mission-critical environments.
Robust Security: The switch provides enterprise-grade security features, such as 802.1X and ACLs, to protect your network from unauthorized access and threats.
Power Efficiency: Designed to operate efficiently, reducing energy consumption and operational costs over time, the ICX7750-6Q is an environmentally friendly choice.
Simplified Management: With Brocade Network OS, users can easily configure, manage, and troubleshoot the switch, reducing network complexity and improving operational efficiency.
Future-Proof Investment: The flexibility of the ICX7750-6Q, with its modularity and support for emerging networking technologies, ensures that your investment will continue to meet the evolving needs of your business and IT infrastructure.
The Brocade ICX7750-6Q is the ideal solution for businesses and data centers seeking a powerful, scalable, and reliable Ethernet switch. Whether you're building or expanding your network infrastructure, this switch provides the high performance, flexibility, and resilience needed to support modern, high-demand applications.