Brocade

1RU L3 switch with the routing power of the NetIron MLX? Say hello to the NI-CES-2024C-MEPREM-AC. This unit has has 24 x RJ45 ports, 4 x SFP, and can be upgraded with an additional 2 x 10GbE module (NI-CES-2024-2X10G) making it a small, lightweight, but extremely robust feature-set routing switch. We have them and are looking to place them in a good home. If $4,795 for the base unit sounds good, call me now at (415) 483-1190 to place an order.

Charles Hurbert
charles(at)terabitsystems(dot)com

Customers have repeatedly asked me what the real difference between Brocade's NetIron MLX and their XMR series router. I've know for some time that generally speaking, the XMR offers improved performance over it's cousin the MLX. However I was never able to quantify and vocalize exactly what that meant in real world applications. After dragging my feet for far too long, I dug into Brocade's data sheets and did some research on the web and am pleased to summarize the differences between these two models as thus:

The TurboIron 24X is a high-density 10 GbE solution for direct server or compute-node connectivity in data center and HPC cluster environments. Each dual-speed port on the TurboIron 24X can function as a 1 GbE port by plugging in a Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP), making it a flexible solution for environments where some servers have not yet been upgraded to 10 GbE-capable NICs. We have SFP+ 10GbE optics as well! Call me with any questions!

Another HOT arrival, from the new Brocade IP line (Foundry Networks)! This NI-CER-2024C-AC has 24 x RJ45 ports, 4 x SFP, and the additional 2 x 10GbE module (NI-CER-2024-2X10G) making it a small, lightweight, but extremely robust feature-set router. You can read what Brocade says below. If you're interested in a quote, call (415) 483-1190.

I am very excited to have in stock a number of NEW open box Foundry/Brocade BigIron 24-port fiber cards! The RX-BI24F is a very popular card used for switch aggregation in a number of enterprise and corporate settings. We've seen these cards gain popularity in the last year and while demand has risen, supply has fluctuated. If you're in the market for these cards, get in contact with me as these won't stay in stock for long. $3,995 while they last!