Is this switch fanless and suitable for offices?

Yes, the ICX 6430-24 features a fanless chassis design for silent operation, confirmed at 67 BTU/hr heat dissipation. Its 1U rack-mountable form factor suits open office or classroom environments without disruptive noise.

What Layer 3 capabilities are supported?

Provides base Layer 3 routing with IPv4/IPv6 static routes and ECMP. Combined with Layer 2 features like VLANs and spanning tree, it handles basic routing needs without a dedicated router.

No PoE support on the ICX 6430-24 model; it uses a fixed internal power supply. PoE variants like ICX 6430-24P exist for powered devices, but this is optimized for non-PoE edge switching.

What management options are available?

Includes embedded web management, CLI, SNMPv3, embedded DHCP server, auto configuration, SNTP, and multiple syslog servers. Security features like 802.1x and HTTPS enable secure remote administration.

What VLAN and multicast features does it offer?

Supports dual-mode VLANs, MAC-based, dynamic assignment, private VLANs, and IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 with fast leave, MLD Snooping v1/v2. These optimize traffic for VoIP, video, and multicast applications.

ICX6430-24 - Brocade ICX6430-24 24x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable LAN Switch

Name: Brocade ICX6430-24 24x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable LAN Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: ICX6430-24

ICX6430-24 - Brocade ICX6430-24 24x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable LAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade ICX 6430-24 is a stackable Layer 2 switch with base Layer 3 routing capabilities, designed for enterprise edge deployments. It features 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports, enabling high-performance Gigabit connectivity. Supporting dual-mode VLANs, MAC-based VLANs, dynamic VLAN assignment, and protocol VLANs, it ensures flexible network segmentation. Advanced features include 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, MLD Snooping, and 802.3ad Link Aggregation for reliable multicast and traffic optimization. Management options encompass embedded web interface, CLI, SNMPv3, and 802.1x authentication. The fanless 1U rack-mountable design with fixed internal power supply offers silent operation and low power consumption at 67 BTU/hr, ideal for office environments. No PoE support suits non-powered edge applications in SMBs and branches.

24x 1GbE RJ-45 + 4x 1GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports
Layer 2/3: Static IPv4/IPv6 routes, ECMP, dual-mode VLANs
Fanless 1U rack-mount, fixed internal PSU, 67 BTU/hr
IGMP/MLD Snooping v1-3, 802.3ad LACP trunking
802.1s MSTP, PVST, 802.1x authentication, SNMPv3
Web/CLI management, auto-config, no PoE for edge use

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	ICX6430-24
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	ICX6430-24
Product Line	ICX 6430
Product Type	Stackable LAN Switch
SNMP Version	SNMPv3 (RFC 2573, 2574, 2575); SNMP View-based Access Control

Network & Communication

VLAN Support	Dual-Mode VLANs; MAC-based VLANs; Dynamic VLAN Assignment; GARP VLAN Registration Protocol; Protocol VLAN (802.1v); Subnet VLAN; Private VLAN
IGMP Snooping	IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3; IGMP Proxy for Static Groups; IGMP v2/v3 Fast Leave; IGMP Tracking; MLD Snooping v1/v2

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in sources; standards-based switch compatible with industry VoIP and edge devices.

Best for

SMB Edge Switching
Provides 24x Gigabit RJ-45 ports and 4x SFP uplinks for cost-effective connectivity in small to medium businesses, with Layer 2/3 features like static IPv4/IPv6 routing and ECMP.
Branch Office
Fanless design ensures silent operation in user-present areas, supported by VLANs, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, and Link Aggregation for reliable multicast and trunking.
Classroom/Open Office
1U rack-mountable fanless chassis minimizes noise, with Spanning Tree protocols (MSTP, PVST) and security like 802.1x for secure, loop-free deployments.
Enterprise Stacking
Stackable architecture with 1GbE SFP ports enables scalable growth, managed via CLI, web interface, and SNMPv3 for centralized control.

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Layer Support	Layer 2 with Base Layer 3 routing; IPv4/IPv6 static routes; ECMP

Spanning Tree	802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree; Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST/PVST+/PVRST); Single-instance Spanning Tree; BPDU Guard; Root Guard; Port Loop Detection

Link Aggregation	802.3ad Link Aggregation (Dynamic and Static); Single-link LACP; Trunk Groups

Standards Compliance	802.1x Authentication; 802.3 10BASE-T; 802.3ab 1000BASE-T; 802.3ad; 802.3ae 10GbE; 802.3af PoE; Auto MDI/MDIX; UDLD; Link Fault Signaling

Security Protocols	802.1x Port-based Network Access Control; HTTPS (RFC 2818); Key-based feature activation

Power Supplies	Fixed internal power supply; No PoE support on this model

Form Factor	1U Rack Mountable; Fanless chassis
Fanless Design	Yes, fanless operation

Interface/Ports

Port Type	10/100/1000 Mbps Copper RJ-45; 1 GbE SFP Fiber
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports; 4 x 1 GbE SFP uplink/stacking ports
Management Interface	Embedded Web Management; Industry-standard CLI; Embedded DHCP Server; Auto Configuration; Configuration Logging; SNTP; Multiple Syslog Servers

Brocade ICX6430-24 24x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable LAN Switch