Does it support FIPS 140-2 compliance?

Yes, FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated as a multiple-chip standalone cryptographic module with Fabric OS v7.1.0. Requires tamper-evident seals (part 80-1001070-06 or 80-1006794-01); covers FC, Ethernet, serial, USB interfaces. Power supplies excluded from boundary.

What are the power requirements?

Includes two modular hot-swappable 2000W AC power supplies (100-240 VAC auto-sensing, 1+1 redundancy). Max consumption: 1195W (192-port fully loaded with QSFP), min 618W (32-port). Power inlet C20 from non-port side.

What interfaces are available?

Fibre Channel ports for data I/O/control/status; 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet for data/control/status plus additional Ethernet; serial port for control/status; USB for data/status supporting Brocade XBR-DCX-0131 flash device.[Product Data]

What is the chassis bandwidth and ICL capability?

4.1 Tbps total (192x16 Gbps ports + 1.024 Tbps ICL). 16 UltraScale ICL ports equivalent to 64x16 Gbps, each 64 Gbps over QSFP; supports multi-chassis fabrics up to six units with frame-based trunking.

What firmware is required for FIPS mode?

Fabric OS v7.1.0 for FIPS 140-2 validation; v7.x series supported overall. Ensures cryptographic security and interoperability in Brocade SAN environments.

EM-DCX8514-0002 - Brocade DCX 8510-4 1 GbE & 10 GbE: Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output; Additional Ethernet: Control Input, Status

Name: EM-DCX8514-0002 - Brocade DCX 8510-4 1 GbE & 10 GbE: Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output; Additional Ethernet: Control Input, Status
Brand: Brocade
SKU: EM-DCX8514-0002
Price: 1862 USD
Availability: InStock

EM-DCX8514-0002 - Brocade DCX 8510-4 1 GbE & 10 GbE: Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output; Additional Ethernet: Control Input, Status | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade DCX 8510-4 is a modular Fibre Channel backbone director chassis designed for datacenter-scale storage area networks. It provides 4.1 Tbps chassis bandwidth, supporting up to 192 universal 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports (E, F, D, M, EX) across four horizontal blade slots, equivalent to 256 ports at 8 Gbps. Features include 1.024 Tbps ICL bandwidth via 16 UltraScale ICL ports, each delivering 64 Gbps over QSFP. Interfaces comprise Fibre Channel ports for data I/O, 1/10 GbE Ethernet for control and status, serial port, and USB supporting Brocade XBR-DCX-0131 flash device. FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated with Fabric OS v7.1.0, tamper-evident seals required. Includes two hot-swappable 2000W power supplies with 1+1 redundancy. Rack-mountable 8U form factor with metal chassis suits high-availability enterprise environments, enabling multi-chassis fabrics up to six units.

4.1 Tbps chassis bandwidth with 1.024 Tbps ICL
192 universal 16 Gbps FC ports, auto-sensing 2-16 Gbps
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated, tamper-evident seals
2x 2000W hot-swap redundant power supplies
Modular 8U rack-mount chassis, 4 blade slots
1/10 GbE Ethernet + USB/serial management ports

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	EM-DCX8514-0002
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	DCX 8510-4
Product Line	DCX Backbone
Product Type	Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet routing switch; Multiple-chip standalone cryptographic module
Firmware Version	Fabric OS v7.1.0 for FIPS 140-2 validation; Fabric OS v7.x supported
System Processor	FreeScale 8548, 1.2 GHz
Control Processor	Redundant (active/standby) control processor blades
Maximum Port Capacity	256 16-Gbps universal ports (F_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, M_Port, D_Port)

Compatible systems

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Best for

Enterprise SAN Backbone
Supports up to 192 16 Gbps universal FC ports with 4.1 Tbps chassis bandwidth and 1.024 Tbps ICL for core-to-edge connectivity in large-scale storage networks.
Datacenter Core Switching
Modular design with four blade slots enables up to 256 8 Gbps ports; rack-mountable chassis integrates with multi-chassis fabrics via 16 UltraScale ICL ports.
FIPS-Compliant Environments
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated module with Fabric OS v7.1.0 and tamper-evident seals (80-1001070-06); includes Ethernet, serial, USB for secure control and data I/O.
High-Availability Storage
Two redundant 2000W power supplies and hot-swappable blades ensure reliability; supports 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps FC speeds for mission-critical applications.

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System Processor	FreeScale 8548, 1.2 GHz

Network & Communication

ICL Bandwidth	1.024 Tbps; each ICL port provides 64 Gbps bandwidth over QSFP
Slot Bandwidth	512 Gbps
Switch Latency	Less than 700 ns local switching; 2.1 microseconds blade-to-blade at 8-Gbps
Chassis Bandwidth	4.1 Tbps per chassis

Power Consumption

Max Wattage	1,512 W (fully-loaded with QSFPs)
Power Supplies	2 Power Supplies included; Power Supply Connectors: Power Input, Data Output, Status Input
Power Efficiency	6.0 watts AC per port

Physical Characteristics

Weight	68.04 kg (150.00 lb) for 192-port configuration
Cooling	Three blower assemblies; non-port (non-cable) side to port (cable) side airflow
Rack Units	14U
Form Factor	Modular chassis with control processor blades, core switch blades, port blades or filler panels; Rack mountable
Chassis Type	Outer perimeter of metal chassis including removable cover; Power supply units excluded from cryptographic boundary
Vibration Operating	0.5 g p-p, 5 to 500 Hz
Tamper Evident Seals	Required for FIPS mode; Part Number: 80-1001070-06 or 80-1006794-01
Vibration Non-Operating	2.0 g p-p, 5 to 500 Hz
Heat Dissipation Maximum	1,512 W, 5,161 BTU/hr

Interface/Ports

USB Port	Data Input/Output, Status Output; Supports Brocade USB flash device XBR-DCX-0131
ICL Ports	16 UltraScale ICL ports
Serial Port	Control Input, Status Output
Ethernet Ports	1 GbE & 10 GbE: Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output; Additional Ethernet: Control Input, Status Output
Fibre Channel Ports	Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output

Brocade DCX 8510-4 1 GbE & 10 GbE: Data Input/Output, Control Input, Status Output; Additional Ethernet: Control Input, Status