What is the maximum number of ports available when stacking FCX 624 switches?

Using Brocade IronStack technology, up to eight FCX 624 switches can be stacked into a single logical switch, providing a maximum of 192 ports (24 ports per switch × 8 units). This simplifies management while maintaining wire-speed performance across the entire stack.

Does the FCX 624 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

The standard FCX 624 model does not include PoE capability. However, Brocade offers FCX 624S-HPOE variants that support PoE+ (802.3at) delivering up to 30 watts per port. Verify the specific model SKU to confirm PoE availability for your deployment.

What transceiver types are compatible with the 10GbE SFP+ ports?

The four 10 Gbps SFP+ ports support Direct-Attached Copper (Twinax), SR (short-range multimode), and LR (long-range single-mode) transceivers. This flexibility allows deployment across various distances and fiber types without requiring hardware modifications.

How is the FCX 624 cooled, and can airflow direction be reversed?

The switch features reversible front-to-back airflow with a swappable fan assembly, allowing deployment flexibility in datacenters with varying cooling configurations. Internal redundant hot-swappable power supplies support 120-230V AC input at 50-60Hz.

What Layer 3 routing protocols does the FCX 624 support?

The FCX 624 supports OSPF, RIP, IGMP v2, and IGMP v3 for Layer 3 routing and multicast management. IPv4 and IPv6 capabilities are included as standard features on all FCX Series models.

What management options are available for remote administration?

The FCX 624 supports CLI, SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), SSH-2, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, and RMON protocols. A dedicated out-of-band RJ-45 management port enables secure administrative access independent of data plane connectivity.

What is the physical form factor and rack space requirement?

The FCX 624 is a 1U rackmount switch with a compact 17.2-inch (44.0 cm) depth, optimizing space utilization in standard datacenter racks. The shallow depth accommodates front-to-back cable management without extending beyond typical rack dimensions.

FLS624 - Foundry Networks FCX 624 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 fixed ports Switch

Name: FLS624 - Foundry Networks FCX 624 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 fixed ports Switch
Brand: Foundry Networks
SKU: FLS624
Price: 98 USD
Availability: InStock

FLS624 - Foundry Networks FCX 624 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 fixed ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Foundry FCX 624 is a 24-port Layer 2/3 managed switch designed for enterprise datacenter deployments requiring wire-speed, non-blocking performance in a compact 1U rackmount form factor. It features 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports with optional 4x 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed interconnection between network layers. The switch supports Brocade IronStack technology, enabling horizontal stacking of up to eight units into a single logical switch with unified management, simplifying network access layer administration. With reversible front-to-back airflow, redundant hot-swappable power supplies, and comprehensive Layer 3 routing capabilities including OSPF and RIP, the FCX 624 delivers enterprise-class switching with reduced infrastructure costs. Ideal for highly utilized virtual datacenters where cost efficiency and performance are critical priorities.

24x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports for flexible datacenter connectivity
128 Gbps wire-speed switching with non-blocking performance
Stack up to 8 switches into single logical unit via IronStack
1U rackmount with reversible airflow and hot-swappable PSU/fan
Layer 2/3 with OSPF, RIP, IGMP, and comprehensive SNMP management
Redundant power supplies and hitless failover for high availability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	FLS624
Brand	Foundry Networks
Condition	Refurbished
Model	FCX 624
Technology	Brocade IronStack for stacking up to eight switches into single logical switch
Product Line	FCX Series
Product Type	Top-of-rack data center switch
Stacking Capability	IronStack technology scaling up to eight FastIron LS units in a logical chassis

Network & Communication

VLAN Support	Up to 255 virtual interfaces

Compatible systems

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Best for

Top-of-Rack Datacenter
Ideal for datacenter rack deployments requiring 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with optional 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core connectivity. The 1U form factor and reversible airflow optimize space utilization in dense server environments.
Virtual Infrastructure
Supports highly utilized virtual datacenters with wire-speed, non-blocking performance. Brocade IronStack stacking capability enables up to eight switches to operate as a single logical unit, simplifying management of virtualized workloads.
Network Aggregation
Provides Layer 2/3 switching with OSPF and RIP routing protocols for aggregating access-layer traffic. The 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports enable high-bandwidth connections to core infrastructure without oversubscription.
Cost-Optimized Enterprise
Combines chassis-like capabilities with fixed-port economics, reducing infrastructure and administrative costs. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and comprehensive management protocols ensure high availability.

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Link Aggregation	802.3ad Link Aggregation

Switching Fabric	108 Gbps

Routing Protocols	RIP v1/v2, static routes, VRRP

Quality of Service	Eight hardware-based priority queues with strict priority and weighted round robin scheduling

Traffic Monitoring	Embedded hardware-based sFlow

Forwarding Performance	80 Mpps

Spanning Tree Protocols	RSTP, PVST, PVST+

Security Features	IronShield 360 intrusion protection, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
Management Security	Secure Shell (SSHv2), Secure Copy, SNMPv3

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rackmount
Chassis Type	Compact shallow 17.2-inch depth with reversible front-to-back airflow
Mounting Type	Rack mount

Interface/Ports

SFP Ports	1 Gbps SFP combo ports: SX, LX, LHA, LHB, 1000Base-BX, CWDM
10GbE Ports	4 x 10 Gbps SFP+ ports: Direct-Attached Copper Twinax, SR, LR
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 fixed ports
Management Port	Out-of-band Ethernet management: RJ-45 fixed
Combination Ports	4 combination RJ45/SFP ports
10GbE Stacking Ports	2 x 10GbE CX4 stacking ports
Optional 10GbE Module Slots	1 open slot for optional 1 port 10GbE module

Foundry Networks FCX 624 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 fixed ports Switch