Does it support stacking and how?

Yes, Brocade IronStack allows horizontal stacking up to 8 units (384 ports total) with hitless failover, hot insertion/removal. Unifies management as a single logical switch, ideal for ToR rows in data centers.

What Layer 3 features are included?

Standard on all models: OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM routing. Also supports 16,000 MAC addresses, 32 trunk groups (max 8 ports/trunk), 9000-byte jumbo frames, enhancing enterprise edge performance.

What is the form factor and power setup?

1U rack-mountable (19-inch EIA), reversible front-to-back airflow, compact chassis with removable components. Dual hot-swap internal power supplies (100-240 VAC, C13 inlet) for redundancy.

What are the environmental specs?

Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F), storage -25° to 70°C. Weight 5.35 kg (11.79 lbs), suitable for standard data center environments with compliance to FCC Class A, RoHS.

Is it FIPS compliant?

Yes, NIST FIPS 140 certified in specific configurations using tamper-evident seals (XBR-000195 kit). Includes status LEDs and secure management for government/military deployments.

FCX624-I - Brocade FCX 624-I 24x 1GbE Layer 2/3 Stackable Enterprise Switch

Name: Brocade FCX 624-I 24x 1GbE Layer 2/3 Stackable Enterprise Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: FCX624-I

FCX624-I - Brocade FCX 624-I 24x 1GbE Layer 2/3 Stackable Enterprise Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade FCX 624-I is a Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch from the FastIron FCX Series, designed as an enterprise-class stackable Layer 2/3 edge switch. It features 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports, out-of-band Gigabit Ethernet and serial console management ports. Network capabilities include 16,000 MAC addresses, up to 32 trunk groups with 8 ports each, 9000-byte jumbo frames, and IEEE standards like 802.1AB LLDP, 802.1s MSTP, 802.1w RSTP, and 802.1x. Layer 3 routing supports OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM. Brocade IronStack enables horizontal stacking up to 384 ports with hitless failover and hot-swap. Physical specs: 1U rack-mountable, reversible airflow, 5.35 kg, dual hot-swap PSUs (100-240 VAC). Operates 0-40°C, FIPS-compliant with tamper seals. Ideal for data center ToR and enterprise edge deployments requiring scalability and high availability.

24x 1GbE RJ-45 ports + OOB management
IronStack: up to 384 ports, hitless failover
L3 routing: OSPF/RIP/VRRP/PIM standard
16K MAC, 32 trunks x8 ports, 9K jumbo
Dual hot-swap PSUs, 1U reversible airflow
FIPS-compliant with tamper seals

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	FCX624-I
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	FCX 624-I
Status LEDs	Tamper evident seals required for FIPS mode (XBR-000195 kit)
Product Line	FastIron FCX Series
Product Type	Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch purpose-built for data center; Enterprise-class stackable Layer 2/3 edge switch
Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps base; Optional 4-port 10 GbE module (FCX-2XG) for wire-speed uplinks
IEEE Standards	802.1AB LLDP/LLDP-MED, 802.1D-2004 MAC Bridging, 802.1p, 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree, 802.1x
Layer 3 Features	OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM standard on all models

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found; standard Ethernet switch interoperability

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
Provides 24x 1GbE ports with optional 4-port 10GbE module for wire-speed uplinks, reversible airflow, and IronStack for stacking up to 384 ports in compact 1U.
Enterprise Network Edge
Layer 2/3 features including OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM standard; supports 16K MAC, 32 trunks, 9000-byte jumbo frames for scalable edge connectivity.
High-Availability Stacking
Brocade IronStack offers hitless failover, hot insertion/removal; dual hot-swap PSUs ensure reliability in stacked configurations up to 8 units.
FIPS-Compliant Deployments
Includes tamper-evident seals for FIPS 140 mode, out-of-band management, compliant with FCC Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS for secure government networks.

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Stacking Technology	Brocade IronStack for horizontal stacking; High-availability with hitless failover and hot insertion/removal; Expandable up to 384 ports

Compliance Certifications	FCC Class A (Part 15); EN 55022/CISPR-22 Class A; VCCI Class A; ICES-003; AS/NZS 55022; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; EN 61000-6-3; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-3; UL 60950-1; IEC 60950-1; EN 60950-1; EN 60825-1; RoHS-compliant (6 of 6); WEEE-compliant

MAC Address Table	16,000

Voltage Input	100-240 VAC; Input line frequency 50-60 Hz; C13 power inlet
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swap internal power supplies

Physical Characteristics

Weight	5.35 kg (11.79 lbs)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable; 19-inch EIA-compliant; Reversible front-to-back airflow
Chassis Type	Compact 1U with removable cover, power supply, fan tray and bezels
Storage Temperature	-23° to 158°F (-25° to 70°C)
Operating Temperature	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Interface/Ports

Trunking	Maximum ports per trunk: 8; Maximum trunk groups: 32
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports
Jumbo Frame Size	Maximum 9000 bytes
Management Ports	Out-of-band management port (Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45); Console management port (serial)

Brocade FCX 624-I 24x 1GbE Layer 2/3 Stackable Enterprise Switch