What is the stacking capacity?

Supports stacking up to 4 switches with 8 Gbps bandwidth. Includes real-time state synchronization, hitless failover, and hot insertion/removal, allowing units to operate as a single logical switch for simplified management and high availability.

The base ICX 6430-48 model does not include PoE. The -48P variant supports PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) up to Class 4 (30 watts) per port, suitable for powering edge devices like IP phones and access points.

What Layer 2 features are available?

Provides 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, 802.1X authentication, Auto MDI/MDIX, BPDU/Root Guard, Dual-Mode VLANs, MAC-based VLANs, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, LACP, and UDLD. Supports 9,216-byte jumbo frames for efficient data handling.

What management options does it offer?

Management via RJ-45 network port, mini USB serial port, SSHv2, SCP, username/password, and web authentication. Protocols include LLDP (802.1AB), GARP VLAN Registration, and Protocol VLAN (802.1v) for comprehensive network discovery and control.

What redundancy features are included?

Features VRRP protocol redundancy, hitless failover, protected link groups, dual redundant fan trays, and two slots for load-sharing power supplies. Ensures high reliability with MTBF of 748,262 hours.

ICX6430-48 - Brocade ICX6430-48 48x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable Ethernet Switch

Name: Brocade ICX6430-48 48x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable Ethernet Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: ICX6430-48

ICX6430-48 - Brocade ICX6430-48 48x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable Ethernet Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade ICX 6430-48 is a 1U rack-mountable stackable Ethernet switch designed for enterprise edge networking. It features 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper ports and 4 x 1 GbE SFP fiber uplink/stacking ports, enabling high-density Gigabit connectivity. Stacking supports up to 4 switches with 8 Gbps bandwidth, real-time state synchronization, and hitless failover for redundancy. Layer 2 capabilities include 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, 802.1X authentication, BPDU Guard, and MAC-based VLANs. Layer 3 features VRRP protocol redundancy. Management options encompass RJ-45 and mini USB serial ports, SSHv2, SCP, and protocols like LLDP, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3. Dual redundant fan trays and load-sharing power supplies ensure reliability. Maximum jumbo frame size is 9,216 bytes. Ideal for campus networks, branch offices, and distributed enterprises requiring scalable, cost-optimized Layer 2/3 switching.

48x 1GbE RJ-45 + 4x SFP uplink/stacking ports
8 Gbps stacking for up to 4 switches with hitless failover
9,216-byte jumbo frames and 802.1s MSTP support
Layer 3 VRRP redundancy and real-time stack sync
Dual redundant fans and load-sharing power supplies
1U rack-mount with RJ-45/USB management interfaces

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Featuring

Switches per Stack
Manufacturer part #	ICX6430-48
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	ICX 6430-48
Status LEDs	Port status, power, fan, stack master LEDs
Product Line	ICX 6430
Product Type	Stackable Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Speed	1 GbE; 10/100/1000 Mbps
Layer 3 Features	VRRP protocol redundancy; Real-time state synchronization across stack; Hitless failover
Layer 2 Switching	802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree; 802.1X Authentication; Auto MDI/MDIX; BPDU Guard; Root Guard; Dual-Mode VLANs; MAC-based VLANs

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Campus Networking
Provides 48 Gigabit ports and 4 SFP uplinks for connecting endpoints in educational or corporate campuses, with stacking up to 4 units at 8 Gbps for scalability.
Branch Offices
Supports Layer 2 features like 802.1X authentication and MAC-based VLANs, plus hitless failover, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity in distributed enterprise branches.
Edge Aggregation
4x 1GbE SFP ports enable efficient uplink/stacking, with 9,216-byte jumbo frames and VRRP redundancy for aggregating traffic in SMB networks.
Data Center Edge
Dual redundant fans and power supplies, along with protected link groups, deliver high availability for edge deployments connecting to core infrastructure.

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Redundancy Features	Hot insertion/removal of stacked units; Hitless failover; Protected link groups

Supported Protocols	LLDP (IEEE 802.1AB); ANSI TIA 1057 Link Layer Discovery; IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3; GARP VLAN Registration Protocol; Protocol VLAN (802.1v); IGMP Proxy; Spanning Tree; LACP; UDLD

Maximum Jumbo Frame Size	9,216 bytes

Compliance Certifications	FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A); EN 55022 (CE mark) Class A

Stacking Bandwidth	8 Gbps

PoE Support	PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) up to Class 4 (30 watts) per port on -48P model
Power Supplies	Two slots for load-sharing redundant power supplies

Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Dual redundant fan trays

Interface/Ports

USB Port	1 x USB storage port
Console Port	1 x RJ-45 network management port; 1 x mini USB serial management port
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper ports; 4 x 1 GbE SFP fiber uplink/stacking ports
Management Interface	RJ-45 network management port; mini USB serial port; Secure Shell (SSHv2); Secure Copy (SCP); Username/password; Web authentication
Serial Port Baud Rate	9600 bps; 8 data bits; No parity; 1 stop bit; No flow control

Brocade ICX6430-48 48x1GbE 4xSFP Stackable Ethernet Switch