What is the switching performance?

Switching capacity is 200 Gbps full duplex with 112 Mpps forwarding rate. It handles 32,000 MAC addresses, 4096 VLANs, 255 STP instances, and jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes, ensuring non-blocking operation for data center traffic.

What Layer 3 features are included?

Supports IPv4 static routes, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, PIM-SM/SSM/DM, VRRP, and ECMP. Hardware routing table holds 16,000 routes, paired with Layer 2 features like 802.1s MSTP and IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 for full enterprise routing.

What power and form factor options are available?

1U 19-inch rack-mountable with side-to-back airflow, dimensions 44.0 x 4.4 x 38.6 cm. Up to two internal redundant field-replaceable AC power supplies (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, C13 inlet) provide high availability.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Certified FCC Class A, EN 55022/CISPR-22 Class A, VCCI Class A, RoHS-compliant (6/6), and WEEE-compliant. Operating/storage altitude up to 10,000 ft (3000 m), acoustic noise 51-63 dB for data center suitability.

Is it suitable for stacking?

Brocade FCX Series supports IronStack for horizontal stacking up to multiple units, unifying management. While specific stacking ports not listed for this model, series capability enables chassis-like scalability with hitless failover.

FCX648-I-ADV - Brocade FCX648-I-ADV 48x1GbE 4x10GbE Layer 3 Switch

Name: Brocade FCX648-I-ADV 48x1GbE 4x10GbE Layer 3 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: FCX648-I-ADV

FCX648-I-ADV - Brocade FCX648-I-ADV 48x1GbE 4x10GbE Layer 3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade FCX 648-I-ADV is a Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch purpose-built for data centers, featuring 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports and optional 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks. It delivers 200 Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 112 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting up to 32,000 MAC addresses, 4096 VLANs, and 16,000 hardware routes. Layer 3 capabilities include OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, PIM-SM/SSM/DM, VRRP, and ECMP for efficient routing. Management options comprise out-of-band Ethernet RJ-45 and console DB9 ports. The 1U rack-mountable design with side-to-back airflow, redundant field-replaceable AC power supplies (100-240 VAC), and dimensions of 44.0 x 4.4 x 38.6 cm ensure reliable deployment. Compliance includes FCC Class A and RoHS. Ideal for server connectivity, storage networking, and enterprise environments requiring high availability and scalability.

48x 1GbE ports + 4x 10GbE SFP+ optional for ToR density
200 Gbps switching, 112 Mpps forwarding, 32K MAC table
Layer 3: OSPF, VRRP, PIM, 16K routes in hardware
4096 VLANs, 255 STP, 9000-byte jumbo frames support
Dual redundant AC power supplies, 1U side-to-back airflow
IEEE 802.1x, IGMP Snooping, LLDP for secure management

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	FCX648-I-ADV
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	FCX 648-I
Product Line	FCX Series
Product Type	Gigabit Ethernet top-of-rack switch purpose-built for data center
IEEE Standards	802.1AB LLDP; 802.1D MAC Bridging; 802.1p; 802.1s; 802.1w; 802.1x; 802.3ab 1000Base-T; 802.3ae 10GbE; 802.3ad LACP
Layer 2 Features	802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree; 802.1x Authentication; IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3; LLDP/LLDP-MED
Layer 3 Features	IPv4 Static Routes; OSPF v2; RIP v1/v2; PIM-SM/SSM/DM; VRRP; ECMP
Compliance Certifications	FCC Class A; EN 55022/CISPR-22 Class A; VCCI Class A; RoHS-compliant (6 of 6); WEEE-compliant

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found for FCX648-I-ADV

Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
Deploys as 1U switch with 48 Gigabit ports and optional 10GbE uplinks, providing 200 Gbps switching for server rows with reversible airflow for cooling efficiency.
Server Farm Connectivity
Connects servers via 48 x 1GbE ports with Layer 3 routing (OSPF, VRRP) and 16,000 routes, enabling scalable VLANs up to 4096 and trunking with 32 groups.
Enterprise Access Layer
Supports IGMP Snooping v1-3, 802.1x authentication, and 255 STP instances for secure, high-availability edge switching with redundant power supplies.
Storage Networking
Handles jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes and 112 Mpps forwarding for low-latency storage traffic over Gigabit ports with optional 10GbE aggregation.

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VLAN Support	Maximum 4096 VLANs
Routing Table	16,000 routes in hardware
Forwarding Rate	112 Mpps
Trunking Groups	Maximum 32 groups; 8 ports per trunk
Jumbo Frame Size	Maximum 9000 bytes
MAC Address Table	32,000 addresses
Switching Capacity	200 Gbps full duplex
Spanning Tree Instances	Maximum 255 STP instances

Input Voltage	100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz; C13 inlet
Power Supplies	Up to two internal redundant field-replaceable load-sharing AC power supplies

Dimensions	Width: 44.0 cm (17.3 in); Height: 4.4 cm (1.7 in); Depth: 38.6 cm (15.2 in)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount; side-to-back airflow

Acoustic Noise	51 to 63 dB
Operating Altitude	Storage altitude: 10,000 ft (3000 m) maximum

Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports; 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports optional
Management Ports	Out-of-band Ethernet RJ-45; Console DB9

Brocade FCX648-I-ADV 48x1GbE 4x10GbE Layer 3 Switch

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