What is the switching performance?

Switching capacity is 24 Gbps with 17.86 Mpps forwarding rate, 8 Mb buffering, and 8,000 MAC addresses. Eight QoS queues per port enable SLA enforcement with flow control and ring protection[networkrepublic.com].

Is it suitable for harsh environments?

Yes, temperature-hardened variant operates -40°C to +65°C, humidity 5-90% non-condensing. Fanless 1RU design with redundant AC power suits outdoor enclosures[networkrepublic.com][cnct.de PDF].

What management features are available?

Manageable via CLI/SNMP, supports 802.1ag CFM, ITU Y.1731, sFlow sampling for L2-7 monitoring. Includes RSTP/MSTP, Provider Bridging, and password/syslog management.

What standards does it comply with?

IEEE 802.3ab/z/u, 802.1Q/D/w/s/x/ag/ad, ITU Y.1731/G.8032, MEF 9/14; Safety CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-3; EMC EN 61000 series; RoHS/WEEE.

What power options are there?

Redundant AC power supply (1+1), max 45W consumption. Dual input ensures high availability for non-stop networking in access deployments[cnct.de PDF][networkrepublic.com].

BR-6910-EAS-AC - Brocade 6910 12x1GbE L2 Switch 24Gbps BR-6910-EAS-AC

Name: Brocade 6910 12x1GbE L2 Switch 24Gbps BR-6910-EAS-AC
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-6910-EAS-AC

BR-6910-EAS-AC - Brocade 6910 12x1GbE L2 Switch 24Gbps BR-6910-EAS-AC | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch (SKU: BR-6910-EAS-AC) is a carrier-grade Layer 2 device optimized for enterprise, wireless backhaul, and FTTH services. It delivers 12 combo ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps copper RJ45 or 100/1000 Mbps SFP fiber, with 24 Gbps switching capacity and 17.86 Mpps forwarding rate. The 1RU rack-mountable form factor (1.75 x 17.3 x 9.8 in.) includes redundant AC power supplies, fanless design, and temperature-hardened operation from -40°C to +65°C. Supporting IEEE standards like 802.1ag CFM, ITU Y.1731, RSTP/MSTP, and MEF 9/14, it enables QoS for SLAs, Ethernet ring protection, and up to 8,000 MAC addresses. With 45W max power and compliance to RoHS/WEEE, it suits metro access aggregation for business services, mobile backhaul, and triple-play offerings, ensuring non-stop networking reliability.

12x 1GbE combo copper/SFP ports, flexible media
24 Gbps switching, 17.86 Mpps forwarding rate
-40°C to +65°C temp-hardened, fanless 1RU
Redundant AC power, 45W max consumption
Layer 2 with 8K MAC table, MEF 9/14 compliant
IEEE 802.1ag CFM, ITU Y.1731 for monitoring

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-6910-EAS-AC
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	6910
Manageable	Yes
Product Line	Brocade 6910
Product Type	Carrier Ethernet Access Switch
Layer Supported	Layer 2
MAC Address Table	8,000 entries
Compliance Certifications	IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, 802.3u 100Base-TX/FX/LX, 802.3z 1000Base-SX/LX, 802.3ab 1000Base-T, 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1ag CFM, ITU Y.1731, RSTP, MSTP, ITU G.8032, MEF 9/14; Safety: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-3; EMC: EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11; RoHS, WEEE

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Metro Ethernet Access
Provides 12 combo 1GbE ports with 24 Gbps switching for aggregating Ethernet services in urban networks, supporting QoS and MEF 9/14 compliance.
Mobile Backhaul
Temperature-hardened (-40°C to +65°C) design with redundant AC power ensures reliable Layer 2 connectivity for wireless base stations in harsh environments.
FTTH Services
Fanless 1RU switch with combo copper/SFP ports enables residential triple-play delivery, featuring 802.1ag CFM and ITU Y.1731 for service monitoring.
Business Services
Supports E-LINE/E-LAN with 8,000 MAC table and jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes for secure, high-performance enterprise connectivity.

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Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps copper; 100/1000 Mbps fiber SFP
Forwarding Rate	17.86 Mpps
Layer Supported	Layer 2
Switching Capacity	24 Gbps

Max Wattage	45W maximum
Power Supplies	Redundant AC power supply

Physical Characteristics

Height	1.75 in. / 1.8 in.
Dimensions	1.75 in. x 17.3 in. x 9.8 in. (H x W x D)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable; 19-inch rack compliant with ANSI/EIA-310-D and ETS 300 119

Environmental

Humidity	5% to 90% at 40°C non-condensing operating; 95% maximum non-condensing non-operating
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C; Non-operating: –25°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +65°C (temperature hardened variant); Non-operating: –25°C to 70°C

Brocade 6910 12x1GbE L2 Switch 24Gbps BR-6910-EAS-AC