I P PRO D U C T G U I D E

The Brocade Mission

TO BE THE NO. 1 PERFORMANCE AND END-TO-END NETWORKING SOLUTIONS LEADER IN: ADVANCED LAYER 2 AND LAYER 3 SWITCHING APPLICATION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (L47) PERIMETER AND INTERNAL SECURITY INTERNET AND METRO ROUTING BASED ON A FOUNDATION OF SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP, AND A COMMITMENT TO UNMATCHED INNOVATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Corporate Overview 3 Product Family Overview 4 Enterprise Product Portfolio 5 Service Provider Product Portfolio 6 Brocade ServerIron Switch Family 7 Brocade FastIron Edge Series 8 Brocade FastIron LS Series 9 Brocade FastIron GS Series 10 Brocade FastIron Edge X Series 12 Brocade FastIron SuperX Family 14 Brocade BigIron RX Series 15 Brocade NetIron XMR Series 16 Brocade NetIron MLX Series 17 Brocade IronPoint Family 19 Brocade SecureIron Family 20 Brocade Optics Family 21 Brocade IronView Network Manager 22 Training 23 Service and Support

Corporate Overview
EXTRAORDINARY NETWORKS

From enterprise data centers to the service provider core, Brocade develops extraordinary networking solutions that connect the worlds most important information in missioncritical environments. As a result, Brocade end-to-end networking solutions enable todays complex, data-intensive organizations to run in the most efficient manner possible. Brocade pioneered and continues to lead the Storage Area Network (SAN) market, providing the industrys most reliable, energy-efficient solutions. Brocade recently enhanced its offerings by adding high-performance networking capabilities as part of a complete local, metro-, and wide-area switching, routing, security, and application traffic management portfolio. Delivered directly and through global partners, Brocade

networking solutions support the most demanding business requirements such as consolidation, virtualization, and business continuity. In turn, these solutions help todays organizations optimize information connectivity, increase resource utilization, and maximize the business value of their data. Brocade combines a proven track record of expertise, innovation, and new technology development with standards leadership and strategic partnerships with the worlds leading IT companies. The result is the industrys most comprehensive family of reliable, high-performance, and efficient networking solutions that provide a reliable foundation for next-generation IT infrastructures.

CUSTOMER QUOTES New York Law School London Internet Exchange

Brocades product performance and quality, high level of customer service and extraordinary sense of urgency has resulted in a strong foundation for our new infrastructure. We now feel well positioned to take advantage of current and future breakthroughs in networking, application, communications and security advances.
John Southard Chief Technology Officer New York Law School

We knew wed have to buy new chassis to cope with customer demand. Were getting twice the gig and 10 gig port densities with the RX switches at half the cost of other solutions.
Mike Hughes Chief Technology Officer London Internet Exchange

AMS-IX hit a historical milestone in November when traffic flowing across our infrastructure exceeded 200Gbps. The ease of migration between Brocade products to support this growth, combined with the service and support received by Brocade has been a vital factor in our success.
Henk Steenman Chief Technical Officer AMS-IX

Amsterdam Internet Exchange

With the introduction of the NetIron XMR and MLX Series core and metro router solutions, Brocade strengthens its position in the router market by raising the price-performance benchmark for addressing capacity issues service providers are tackling.
Sam Masud Principal Analyst, Carrier Infrastructure Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan

Product Family Overview

EXTRAORDINARY NETWORKS

Brocade offers highperformance, innovative Ethernet and IP solutions for enterprises and service providers. The comprehensive Brocade product portfolio enables wireline and wireless network convergence and deployment of feature-rich and secure network infrastructures to support advanced data, voice, and video applications. Industry-leading Brocade products provide performance, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of infrastructure deployments spanning the network access edge to the backbone. The foundation of the Brocade product portfolio includes standards-based technologies, an industry-standard command line interface (CLI), a consistent hardware and software implementation, and a comprehensive management system. The breadth of the product families enables customers to deploy high-performance networks that are resilient, secure, and manageable. These high-performance networks can support a wide range of business applications and services. Further, enterprises and service providers benefit from a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) due to ease of migration, integration, training, and support for the life of their network investment. Brocade products are reinforced by an award-winning, 24x7 worldwide technical support organization that helps enterprises and service providers maintain their mission-critical networks at the highest performance levels. Brocade products are built using the latest switch design, network processor technology, fault tolerance, and traffic management, so that enterprises and service providers can deploy scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-effective networking architectures. These architectures include the Brocade FastIron family of Layer 2/Layer 3 LAN switches, BigIron Layer 3 switches, NetIron metro routers, ServerIron family of Layer 47 Web traffic management switches, SecureIron security traffic manager

switches, EdgeIron midrange Layer 2 switches, IronPoint Mobility Series, and IronView Network Manager (INM) system. Available network interfaces range from 10/100/1000 Gigabit over Copper (GoC) Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), and 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), to OC-3/SDH ATM and OC-3/STM1, OC-12/ STM4, and OC-48/STM16 Packet Over SONET/SDH. Comprehensive Brocade security and management solutions include IronShield 360which combines INM, SNORT, and sFlowacross all Layer 2/Layer 3 SecureIron security products. IronShield provides closed-loop and automated threat mitigation and extends the performance of Brocade networking solutions with real-time, wire-speed network monitoring and capacity planning throughout the networkwithout affecting network performance. The SecureIron product family delivers applicationaware security protection at the network perimeter, at internal aggregation points, within the data center, and to directly attached workstations and servers. All Brocade products provide a consistent, easy-to-use network management interface, including a CLI, a Web-based graphical user interface (GUI), and an SNMP management interface. With an eye on the future, Brocade solutions enable intelligent scalability to massive capacities while delivering wire-speed IPv4 and IPv6 routing that meets todaysand tomorrows networking requirements for both wireline and wireless environments. By providing unmatched price/performance, reliability, rich functionality, and world-class support services, Brocade products are best-of-breed solutions for high-performance, highly available, and intelligent networks.

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Layer 2/Layer 3 enterprise switch for

Network access edge, workgroup switching, aggregation and distribution, Power over Ethernet (PoE), convergence, enterprise wiring closet, and high-density data center connectivity.

Layer 47 application switch for

Server load balancing, global server load balancing, transparent cache switching, firewall load balancing, content delivery networks, application delivery, and streaming media acceleration.

Layer 3 backbone switch for

Large-scale enterprise backbone, metro area network CPE and core, Internet data center LAN backbone, co-location Gigabit Ethernet aggregation, and gigabit storage area networks.

Wireless LAN for

Enterprise mobility requirements, integrated wired and wireless LANs, enhanced management and security in mobile environments, and Voice over WiFi.

Metro router for

Internet edge routing, Internet access and peering, WAN and LAN backbone, metro and regional area network backbone.

SecureIron for

Traffic management at the perimeter, Layer 4 through Layer 7 intelligence, traffic optimization, and security against emerging threats.

Network management for

Configuring and managing enterprise and service provider networks. INM can manage all Brocade wired and wireless switches, routers, traffic management solutions, and security products.

Enterprise Product Portfolio

EXTRAORDINARY NETWORKS
Brocade enterprise products offer comprehensive Ethernet solutions that span from the network edge to the backbone. This breadth of product families enables customers to deploy resilient, secure, manageable, and high-performance networks that support a wide range of business applications and services. With an eye on the future, the product suites deliver intelligent scalability that meets todaysand tomorrowsnetworking requirements for both wireline and wireless environments. These robust enterprise solutions help customers enhance their business operations by addressing a myriad of network challenges, including deploying and managing convergence, mobility, switching and routing. With Brocade solutions in the network, Brocade customers deliver the critical services they need to be successful in their unique business market.

IRONVIEW NETWORK MANAGER

Service Provider Product Portfolio

EXTRAORDINARY NETWORKS
Brocade offers a broad range of high-performance routing and switching platforms that help service providers achieve more competitive service pricing, increased profitability via high margin services, and faster return on investment. These unique and cohesive service provider solutions are available in multiple form factors for edge to core positions, include advanced service enabling capabilities, and offer a variety of interface options to facilitate the creation of flexible and converged end-to-end solutions. Built for addressing both current and future provider needs, Brocade solutions allow providers to incrementally enable technologies and services as needed. Services such as IPv6, MPLS, and MPLS VPN, considered vital for many providers growth plans, are feasible with Brocade service provider solutions. By leveraging the Brocade fifth-generation products, service providers can achieve highly scalable core capacities and maximize infrastructure longevity and protection on investment.

IRONVIEW NETWORK MANAGER

ServerIron Switch Family

SECURE, SCALABLE, HIGHLY AVAILABLE APPLICATION DELIVERY AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

SERVERIRON 4G AND XL SERIES SERVERIRON 350, 450, 850 SERVERIRON GTC AND GTE BUNDLES

The Brocade ServerIron family of application delivery and traffic management switches is the industry leader in high availability, acceleration, security, and scalability for businesscritical IP, Web, and VoIP applications. ServerIron provides a total solution for server load balancing, application (Layer 7) switching, server farm and application security, SSL acceleration, compression, and multi-site redundancy. Brocade Layer 4 Layer 7 application switching and traffic management solutions enable high-performance, always-on, and secure IP service delivery in enterprise, service provider, and e-commerce data centers. The ServerIron family offers a range of solutions designed to accelerate, secure, and scale IP, Web, and VoIP applications. ServerIron switches are deployed in more than 2,000 of the worlds most demanding customer networks, where they support business-critical applications, including financial trading, e-mail, DNS, VoIP, Web, CDN, e-commerce, and ERP. The ServerIron family offers the broadest portfolio of products and meets a range of needs in the enterprise, service provider, and content provider markets. The following series of ServerIron switches are available: ServerIron GT 10GbE SeriesThe ServerIronGT 10GbE switch family is ideal for large enterprise and service provider data centers to enable 10GbE application acceleration and delivery. These switches future-proof server farms and applications for 10GbE performance while simplifying connectivity, operations, and cabling within the data center. ServerIron 350, 450 and 850 PLUS SeriesServerIron high-end systems are designed to meet performance, density, and scalability demands in data centers with growing traffic. Two

families of ServerIron 350, 450, and 850 systems provide a choice of performance, integrated SSL acceleration and fully customizable port connectivity, including future migration to 10GbE application delivery. A choice of three form factors allows the data center to be optimized for size, expansion, and scalability. ServerIron GT SeriesBrocade mid-range ServerIron families leverage the advanced technology of high-end systems to deliver mid-range performance and modularity for future expandability and performance upgradeability. Mid-range ServerIron systems are available as convenient turn key appliances with pre-equipped ports and application traffic management modules in two form factorsServerIronGT C Series switches in 2RU chassis and ServerIronGT E Series switches in 5RU fully front serviceable and highly expandable chassis. ServerIron 4G SeriesThe ServerIron 4G series application switches meet the demand for secure and optimized delivery of growing Web and triple-play services in small- and mid-sized enterprise data centers. This entry-level switch series features the industrys most feature-rich and affordable switches with support for a broad range of IP-based applications. ServerIron XL SeriesBrocade ServerIronXL series switches are the worlds most deployed application traffic management devices with tens of thousands of units in more than 1,000 networks. These switches pack all the essential application traffic management features, including server load balancing, Layer 7 switching, global load balancing, and ISP link load balancing at the industrys best entry price.

KEY FEATURES
Highly-advanced application traffic management, including server and firewall load balancing, content switching with rich application intelligence for Web, VoIP, and XML applications Scalable standards-based global load balancing solution for multi-site redundancy and scalability of critical applications, including localized content and service delivery for fast end-user response time Robust server farm and application security with hardwareassisted protection against DoS, DDoS and emerging application level attacks Superior performance acceleration for Web-based applications with integrated hardware, SSL acceleration, HTTP connection pooling, and advanced application content management

FastIron Edge Series

FIXED CONFIGURATION LAYER 2/3 ETHERNET SWITCHES

FASTIRON EDGE 2402, 4802, 9604, 2402-POE, 4802-POE, 12GCF

Brocade FastIron Edge switches provide greater flexibility, higher reliability, enhanced security, extensive redundancy, and expanded resiliencywhile simplifying network management complexity and reducing ongoing training expenses. The FastIron Edge switches increase return on investment (ROI), decrease total cost of ownership (TCO) through common sparing components, and deliver improved functionality through a consistent feature set controlled by an industry-standard command line interface (CLI) syntaxall in a compact (1.5 to 2.5 RU) form factor. With an advanced hardware platform to provide user-selectable Layer 2 switching upgradeable to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routingthe FastIron Edge switch is the ideal networking platform for todays enterprise wiring closet and server farm applications. To support Power over Ethernet (PoE) demands, the FastIron Edge switches also come in PoE-enabled versions that support 802.3af-powered devices. Enterprises can address the complex aggregation requirements of the network edge and backbone with the FastIron Edge switches. The FastIron Edge 12GCF product deploys multiservice Gigabit Ethernet technology to seamlessly aggregate wiring closet switches and easily interconnect the wiring closet to the enterprise backbone.

The FastIron Edge 10/100 products include: FastIron Edge Switch 240224-port 10/100 and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet FastIron Edge Switch 480248-port 10/100 and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet FastIron Edge Switch 960496-port 10/100 and 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet FastIron Edge Switch 2402-PoE24-port 10/100, 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, 802.3af FastIron Edge Switch 4802-PoE48-port 10/100, 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, 802.3af FastIron Edge Switch 12GCF12-port combo Gigabit Ethernet

KEY FEATURES
Software upgradeable to Layer 3 that includes support for IP routing protocols, such as RIPv1/v2 and OSPF, and support for multicast routing, including PIM-SM, PIM-DM, and DVMRP IEEE 802.3af with the ability to support 24 ports, each with 15 watts, or 48 ports, each with 10 watts, allowing full power for all ports and an option for a second power supply for redundancy sFlowan industry standard for network traffic monitoring to deliver real-time Layer 2 to Layer 4 network traffic monitoring, always-on fault and performance management, capacity planning, security policing, and precise network traffic accounting on all ports Load-balanced, hot-swappable, and redundant power supply units ensure network reliability for enterprises and metro service providers IronWareBrocade intelligent embedded software includes advanced Layer 2 features such as Metro Ring Protocol IronShield to thwart Denial of Service attacks directed to the network or to the network equipment, and IronShield Secure Edge to deliver user authentication with dynamic network association using 802.1X or multidevice authentication

FastIron LS Series
ENTERPRISE EDGE ADVANCED LAYER 2 ETHERNET SWITCHES

FASTIRON LS624, LS648

The FastIron LS switches are Layer 2 access switches that combine 10/100/1000 Mbps desktop connectivity, upgradeability to 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, enterprise-class security, wire-speed performance, and the powerful Brocade suite of advanced Layer 2 services in a compact, one RU (1RU) high and 12.92"/33 cm deep switch design. FastIron LS Series switches are ideal for applications that require secure and high-performance 10/100/1000 Mbps endpoint connectivity and the flexibility to upgrade to one or more ports of 10GbE in a compact form factor. Advanced security features include rate limiting of multicast and broadcast traffic, protection against TCP and ICMP denial of service (DoS) attacks, inbound and outbound rate limiting, standards-based network access control (NAC) with multi-endpoint authentication. Additionally, spanning tree root guard and BPDU guard protect the network topology from protocol-level attacks. By allowing organizations to control network access by Ethernet device, FastIron LS switches support policy-based VLANs providing MAC-based network access control. For protection against network intrusions, the switches support Brocade IronShield 360 architecture to detect and mitigate zero-day and signature-based network attacks. The FastIron LS Series is a network access edge product well suited for a broad range of applications, including: Small to midsize enterprises Gigabit to the desktop VoIP Video conferencing over IP Server farm connectivity Network storage connectivity Military installations Hospitals, schools, and hospitality

The FastIron LS Series is available in two models that include advanced Layer 2 and base Layer 3 software: FastIron LS62424-port 10/100/1000 with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections with up to three field upgradeable 1-port 10GbE modules for either XFP or CX4 connectivity FastIron LS64848-port 10/100/1000 with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections with up to two field upgradeable 1-port 10GbE modules for either XFP or CX4 connectivity RPS2-EIFExternal power supply delivers redundant power for up to four FastIron LS switches

KEY FEATURES
Compact (1RU), high performance 24-port and 48-port 10/100/1000 Mbps base models, field upgradeable with optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) modules IronShield 360 security to protect network access and integrity; features include closed-loop threat detection and mitigation, 802.1X with multidevice authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment, extended ACLs, MAC filters, and MAC-based VLAN Latency as low as 5 s and operating noise as low as 43 dBA Optional external redundant AC power supply unit powers as many as four devices Robust Quality-of-Service features, including Class of Service (802.1p) mapping to Type of Service or DiffServ and support for priority queuing algorithm Advanced IronWare Layer 2 Ethernet switching with a robust suite of security capabilities including extended ACLs, MAC filters, TCP and ICMP denial of service protection, spanning tree BPDU guard and Root guard, unicast and multicast rate limiting, and more IronShield 360 intrusion protection delivers dynamic and real-time protection from network and host-based attacks

FastIron GS Series
ENTERPRISE CONVERGENCE ADVANCED LAYER 2 ETHERNET SWITCHES

FASTIRON GS624P, GS624XGP, GS648P, GS624P-POE, GS648P-POE

The FastIron GS Series is a new generation of Power over Ethernet (PoE)-capable compact switches designed for costeffective network convergence and high-performance networking. Featuring modular upgradeability for PoE, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), and redundant power in a 1.5 RU form factor, this switch family is designed to support organizations looking for the scaling convenience and benefits of a compact switch, and the option to expand to 10GbE on a convergence-ready platform. The FastIron GS Series features 1+1 power redundancy using hot-swappable and field-replaceable power modules that install into the rear of the unit. The load-sharing power supplies provide full 1+1 redundancy for as many as 48 ports of Class 1 and Class 2 PoE and 31 of Class 3 (15.4 watts) ports. The 48-port FastIron GS648-PoE can support up to 48 10/100/1000 Class 3 PoE ports in a non-redundant fashionthe highest Class 3 PoE port density in the industry for a compact switch. The FastIron GS Series PoE-upgradeable models are ideal for network installations that do not have an immediate need for PoE but will benefit from the investment protection provided by the option to upgrade in the future. Additionally, FastIron GS Series switches are field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module with XFP transceivers. Supported transceivers include SR, LR, ER, ZR, and ZRD optics accommodating fiber lengths to 80 km.

The FastIron GS Series is available in two PoE models and three non-PoE models. All models include advanced Layer 2 software: FastIron GS624P24-port 10/100/1000 with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections and one redundant, removable power supply; field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module for either XFP or CX4 connectivity and another redundant removable power supply; PoE upgradeable FastIron GS624XGP24-port 10/100/1000 with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections, 1-port XFP 10GbE slot, and one redundant, removable power supply; field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module for either XFP or CX4 connectivity and another redundant removable power supply; PoE upgradeable FastIron GS648P48-port 10/100/1000 with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections and one redundant, removable power supply; field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module for either XFP or CX4 connectivity and another redundant removable power supply; PoE upgradeable FastIron GS624P-PoE24 10/100/1000 PoE ports with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections and one redundant, removable power supply; field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module for either XFP or CX4 connectivity and another redundant removable power supply FastIron GS648P-PoE48 10/100/1000 PoE ports with 4-port combo ports that support 10/100/1000 or 100/1000 SFP connections and one redundant, removable power supply; field upgradeable to include a 2-port 10GbE module for either XFP or CX4 connectivity and another redundant, removable power supply

KEY FEATURES
Compact 24-port and 48-port 10/100/1000 Mbps base models, with field upgradeable Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 2 port 10GbE module 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Class 3 IEEE 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE) portsthe industrys highest capacity in a compact form factor Support for leading VoIP equipment with automatic voice VLAN and Quality of Service (QoS) configuration Option for modular and field-upgradeable 2-port 10GbE XFP module for high-performance networking Capability to configure port mirroring and sFlow traffic sampling together to provide system-wide traffic monitoring for traffic accounting, intrusion detection, 802.1X identity monitoring, capacity planning, and fault isolation IronShield 360 security protects network access and integrity; features include closed-loop threat detection and mitigation, 802.1X with multidevice authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment, extended ACLs, and MAC filters Ideal for VoIP and wireless LAN deployments

FastIron Edge X Series

ADVANCED LAYER 2/LAYER 3 ETHERNET SWITCHES FOR THE EDGE

FASTIRON WORKGROUP X424, X448 FASTIRON EDGE X424, 424HF, X448

The Brocade FastIron Edge X Series offers high performance at the network edge by combining 10/100/1000, 100/1000 SFP, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) while simplifying network management complexitywithout the compromise of reduced features or functionality. FastIron Edge X Series increases a networks return on investment (ROI) and decreases total cost of ownership (TCO) by offering improved functionality through common feature sets controlled by an industry-standard command line interface (CLI) at compelling price points. The FastIron Edge X Series products are the ideal networking platform to deliver the power and massive bandwidth of 10GbE to the network edge and core. The FastIron Edge X Series includes advanced Layer 2 features such as Metro Ring Protocol, 802.1x, Q-in-Q, complete quality of service (QoS) controls including prioritization and rate limiting, Brocade IronShield for denial of service protection, and base Layer 3 routing capabilities. In addition, the FastIron Edge X Series is software upgradeable to full Layer 3 to support advanced routing protocols, BGP4, and up to 100,000 IP routes.

The FastIron Edge X IPv4 Series products include: FastIron Workgroup X42424-port 10/100/1000 copper, 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, and field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics FastIron Workgroup X44848-port 10/100/1000 copper, 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, and field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics FastIron Edge X42424-port 10/100/1000 copper, 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, and field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set FastIron Edge X424HF24-port 100/1000 SFP, 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, and field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set FastIron Edge X44848-port 10/100/1000 copper, 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet, and field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set

KEY FEATURES
Robust feature set to meet Layer 2 and Layer 3 deployment needs Port density and flexibility24 or 48 ports, all copper, all fiber or a mix, 1GbE, and 10GbE The all-fiber model features Ethernet in the First Mile optics the industrys first product to support 100/1000 SFP with 10GbE uplinks Combining 10/100/1000 Mbps, 10GbE, and redundant, removable power in a compact form factor raises the network convergence bar Embedded sFlowthe industry standard for network traffic monitoringdelivers hardware-based, real-time network traffic monitoring and inline intrusion detection and prevention Load-balanced, hot-swappable, redundant power supply units ensure network reliability for Enterprises and Metro Service Providers IronWareBrocade intelligent embedded software comes with advanced Layer 2 features such as Metro Ring Protocol and Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol Protection against Denial of Service attacks comes from IronShield security with wire-speed extended Access Control Lists, Secure Shell, Secure Copy, SNMP v3, and authentication with AAA, 802.1x, RADIUS, and TACACS+ Support for IEEE 802.1AB LLDP and ANSI TIA 1057 LLDP-MED standards. LLDP greatly simplifies and enhances network management, asset management, and network troubleshooting. LLDP-MED provides exceptional interoperability, IP telephony troubleshooting, automatic deployment of policies, inventory management, advanced PoE power negotiation, and E911 location/emergency call service.

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FastIron Edge X Series

ADVANCED LAYER 2/LAYER 3 ETHERNET SWITCHES FOR THE EDGE

FASTIRON EDGE X624, X624HF, X648 IPv4+IPv6 CAPABLE

Brocade FastIron Edge X Series IPv6 ready switches offers high performance at the network edge by combining 10/100/1000, 100/1000 SFP, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), while simplifying network management complexitywithout the compromise of reduced features or functionality. As the number of IP devices increases, more organizations are migrating to IPv6 networks. Japan and Europe are aggressively deploying IPv6, and North America deployments are on the rise. In fact, some government agencies are mandating the purchase of IPv6-capable switches and routers. Migration to IPv6 is inevitable, and IPv6-ready hardware helps make the transition to IPv6 more controlled and less disruptive. The new IPv6-ready FastIron Edge X platform utilizes a nextgeneration chipset with increased system parameters and performance supporting more Routing, Multicast entries, and IP next-hops (up to 6,144). The IPv6 capable FastIron Edge X switches enable network managers to future proof the network by deploying IPv6 hardware today and with separately priced future software upgrade supporting IPv6 routing and advanced IPv6 features tomorrow. The high performance platform has robust security features, supports network convergence, and enables complete IPv4/IPv6 visibility using Brocade sFlow technology.

The FastIron Edge X IPv4+IPv6 Series products include: FastIron Edge X624The IPv6 capable 24-port 10/100/1000 with 4 combo GbE ports and an AC power supply. Field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set (separately priced future upgrade to IPv6 Layer 3). FastIron Edge X624HFThe IPv6 capable 24-port 100/1000 with 4 combo GbE ports and an AC power supply. Field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set (separately priced future upgrade to IPv6 Layer 3). FastIron Edge X648The IPv6 capable 48-port 10/100/1000 with 4 combo GbE and an AC power supply. Field upgradeable to include a 1-port or 2-port 10GbE expansion module that supports SR, LR, ER, ZR, ZRD, CX4, and 10G-XFP-1310-MMF XFP optics; software upgradeable to run full IPv4 Layer 3 feature set (separately priced future upgrade to IPv6 Layer 3). FESX624, FESX648, and FESX624HF models are compact switches and are field-upgradeable to have 2 ports of 10GbE. Other sales model numbers, which include a 2-port 10GbE and a DC power supply are also available.

KEY FEATURES
Robust feature sets to meet Layer 2 or Layer 3 deployment needs Extensive solution coverage for data center and wiring closet. Meets any data center design: 1GbE and 10GbE Includes VLAN, IPv6 management, and sFlow Rich set of security features and IronShield 360 Port density and port diversity flexibility: 24 or 48 ports, all copper, all fiber, or mix, 1GbE and 10GbE The all-fiber model features Ethernet in the First Mile optics the industrys first product to support 100/1000 SFP with 10GbE uplinks Raises the network convergence bar by combining 10/100/1000 Mbps, 10GbE, and redundant, removable, load balanced power in a compact form factor Embedded sFlowthe industry standard for network traffic monitoringdelivers hardware-based and real-time network traffic monitoring and inline intrusion detection and prevention IronWareBrocade intelligent embedded software comes with advanced Layer 2 features such as Metro Ring Protocol and Virtual Switch Redundancy Protocol Protection against Denial of Service attacks comes from IronShield security with wire-speed extended Access Control Lists, Secure Shell, Secure Copy, SNMP v3, and authentication with AAA, 802.1x, RADIUS, and TACACS+ Support for IEEE 802.1AB LLDP and ANSI TIA 1057 LLDP-MED standards. LLDP greatly simplifies and enhances network management, asset management, and network troubleshooting. LLDP-MED provides exceptional interoperability, IP telephony troubleshooting automatic deployment of policies, inventory management, advanced PoE power negotiation, and E911 location/emergency call service.

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FastIron SuperX Family

MODULAR LAYER 2/LAYER 3 CONVERGED ETHERNET SWITCHES

FASTIRON SUPERX, SX 800, SX 1600

The FastIron SuperX/SX family of Power over Ethernet (PoE)ready Layer 2/Layer 3 switches delivers a reliable and secure Ethernet and IP services infrastructure. Available in three chassis models, the scalable FastIron SuperX/SX family helps enterprises and service providers reduce costs and gain the operational benefits of a common operating system, a shared interface, and common power supply modules. The FastIron SuperX/SX family delivers a VoIP-ready infrastructure that features the industrys most scalable and resilient PoE design and a rich feature set that secures and simplifies the deployment of edge-to-core converged networks. Service providers will benefit from Brocade IronWare networking intelligence, which features advanced Layer 2 services, Brocade Metro Ring Protocol for rapid service restoration in ring-based topologies, VLAN stacking for tunneled VLAN services, and rich bandwidth management features for controlling network utilization. The FastIron SuperX/SX family provides a scalable, secure, low latency, and fault-tolerant infrastructure for cost-effective integration of VoIP, video, wireless access, and high-performance data onto a common network. The system architecture features a scalable and resilient PoE design and a low-latency cell-based switch fabric with intelligent traffic management to ensure reliable and high-quality VoIP services. A rich suite of security features, including policy-based access control, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection, and DHCP snooping, work in unison to control network access and shield the network from internal and external threats. The FastIron SuperX/SX family establishes a robust class of convergence-ready solutions, enabling organizations to implement a secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure for a multitude of voice, video, and IP services.

The FastIron SuperX/SX family includes: FastIron SuperXSingle management, data switching capacity 408 Gbps, PoE over tri-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps interfaces FastIron SX 800Redundant management and switch fabric modules for enhanced system resilience; data switching capacity 464 Gbps, PoE over tri-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps interfaces FastIron SX 1600Redundant management and switch fabric modules for enhanced system resilience; data switching capacity 848 Gbps, up to 384 Class 3 PoE ports with N+1 power redundancy, making it the most powerful PoE solution in the industry; PoE over tri-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps interfaces. Switch management modules are available for each switch with integrated Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing cost-effective system configurations that include high-capacity connections to upstream switches. The management modules include high-performance system processors and high-capacity memory for scalable networking with routing capacity up to 1 million BGP routes and 20 BGP peers.

KEY FEATURES
Up to 384 10/100/1000 Mbps Class 3 PoE ports with N+1 PoE power supply redundancy for the industrys most powerful convergence solution Combined SP/WRR queuing and cell-based switch fabric for ensuring low latency and jitter in voice and video traffic IronWareBrocade intelligent embedded software that comes with advanced Layer 2 and base Layer 3 services; advanced IronWare upgrade option offers dynamic routing, including BGP4 and multicast routing Support for legacy and standard IEEE 802.3af VoIP solutions, including policy-based voice VLAN and QoS configuration High-performance convergence switch family features the FastIron SuperX with single management and the FastIron SX 800 and SX 1600 with redundant management for scalable and resilient solutions from the wiring closet to the network core IronShield 360 security protects network access and preserves network integrity; features include denial of service protection, closed loop threat detection and mitigation, IEEE 802.1x and multi-host authentication, identity-based access policies, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard and DHCP Snooping to protect against address spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks Redundant architecture and resilient protocols ensure business continuity in the event of network or equipment failure(s) Support for IEEE 802.1AB LLDP and ANSI TIA 1057 LLDP-MED standards. LLDP greatly simplifies and enhances network management, asset management, and network troubleshooting. LLDP-MED provides exceptional interoperability, IP telephony troubleshooting and automatic deployment of policies, inventory management, advanced PoE power negotiation, and E911 location/emergency call service.

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FastIron SuperX Family

MODULAR LAYER 2/LAYER 3 CONVERGED ETHERNET SWITCHES

FASTIRON SUPERX, SX 800, SX 1600 IPv4+IPv6 CAPABLE

FastIron SuperX family of Power over Ethernet (PoE)-ready Layer 2/Layer 3 switches deliver a reliable and secure Ethernet and IP services infrastructure. The FastIron SuperX Family supports wire-speed performance and ultra low latency for converged networks applications such as VoIP or video conferencing. In addition, FastIron SuperX Family provides high density 10 Gigabit Ethernet for enterprise backbone deployments. Available in three chassis models, the scalable FastIron SuperX family helps enterprises and service providers reduce costs and gain the operational benefits of a common operating system, a shared interface, and common power supply modules. The FastIron SuperX family delivers a VoIP-ready infrastructure with the industrys most scalable and resilient PoE design and a rich feature set that secures and simplifies the deployment of edge-to-core converged networks. Service providers will benefit from Brocade IronWare networking intelligence, which features advanced Layer 2 services, Brocade Metro Ring Protocol for rapid service restoration in ring-based topologies, VLAN stacking for tunneled VLAN services, and rich bandwidth management features for controlling network utilization. The FastIron SuperX family of switches support IPv4+IPv6 capable management and interface modules enabling network managers to future proof the network to support IPv6 when needed, hence decreasing the TCO and increasing the ROI for IPv6, 10GbE, and PoE solutions. The high performance, IPv6-ready platform delivers security, convergence, and complete IPv4/IPv6 visibility using Brocade sFlow technology from edge to core. As the number of IP networks increases, more organizations are considering IPv6. Network managers can deploy the IPv6-ready FastIron SuperX series modules to future proof the network today and with a separately priced future software upgrade supporting IPv6 routing and advanced IPv6 features tomorrow. IPv6-ready hardware can help the transition to IPv6 be more controlled and less disruptive to the network.

IPv4+IPv6 Capable Management Modules: FastIron SuperXSingle management, data switching capacity 408 Gbps, PoE over tri-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps interfaces SX-FI12GM-6 and SX-FI12GM-6-PREMIPv6 capable FastIron SuperX management module with 12 combo copper/ fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45) or Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (SFP) connectivity per port) SX-FI12GM2-6 and SX-FI12GM2-6-PREMIPv6 capable FastIron SuperX management module-2 module with 12 combo copper/fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45) or Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (SFP) connectivity per port) FastIron SX 800 and FastIron SX 1600Redundant management and switch fabric modules for enhanced system resilience SX-FI2XGMR6 and SX-FI2XGMR6-PREMIPv6 capable M4 management module for the FastIron SX 800 and FastIron SX 1600 chassis supports two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, a 667 MHz processor and 512MB SDRAM. The 10GbE ports support pluggable XFP transceivers SX-FI8GMR6 and SX-FI8GMR6-PREMIPv6 capable management module for the FastIron SX 800 and FastIron SX 1600 chassis with a new 8-port configuration supports 4 copper ports and 4 fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports (total of 8 ports, not combo). In addition, it has a 667 MHz processor and 512MB SDRAM. The Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports support 1000 Mbps SFPs. IPv4+IPv6 Capable Interface Modules for the SuperX Family switches: SX-FI624C and SX-FI624Pinterface modules with 24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet copper ports without and with POE respectively. SX-FI624HFinterface module with 24 x 100/1000 SFP ports SX-FI62XGinterface modules with 2 x 10GbE ports

KEY FEATURES
Robust Layer 2 or Layer 3 feature sets to meet deployment needs Includes VLAN, IPv6 management, and sFlow Up to 384 10/100/1000 Mbps Class 3 PoE ports with N+1 PoE power supply redundancy for the industrys most powerful convergence solution Combined SP/WRR queuing and cell-based switch fabric for ensuring low latency and jitter in voice and video traffic Support for legacy and standard IEEE 802.3af VoIP solutions, including policy-based voice VLAN and QoS configuration Hot swappable non-blocking fabric, management, and interface modules Distributed data and control planes, which results in uncompromised wire-speed performance High-performance convergence switch family features the FastIron SuperX with single management and the FastIron SX 800 and SX 1600 with redundant management for scalable and resilient solutions from the wiring closet to the network core IronShield 360 security protects network access and preserves network integrity; features include denial-of-service protection, closed loop threat detection and mitigation, IEEE 802.1x and multi-host authentication, identity-based access policies, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard and DHCP Snooping to protect against address spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks Redundant architecture and resilient protocols ensure business continuity in the event of network or equipment failure(s) IronWareBrocade intelligent embedded software that comes with advanced Layer 2 and base Layer 3 services; advanced IronWare upgrade option offers dynamic routing, including BGP4 and multicast routing Support for IEEE 802.1AB LLDP and ANSI TIA 1057 LLDP-MED standards. LLDP greatly simplifies and enhances network management, asset management and network troubleshooting. LLDP-MED provides exceptional interoperability, IP telephony troubleshooting, automatic deployment of policies, inventory management, advanced PoE power negotiation, and E911 location/emergency call service.

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BigIron RX Series
TERABIT-SCALE, LAYER 2/LAYER 3 ETHERNET SWITCHES

BIGIRON RX-4, RX-8, RX-16, RX-32

The Brocade BigIron RX Series redefines Ethernet routing and switching in the enterprise and service provider environments. Flexibility, resiliency, security, and performance are hallmarks of the BigIron RX Series of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switches. The BigIron RX Series meets tomorrows mission-critical, highperformance 10GbE switching and routing needs today. It is the industrys first product family to offer wire-speed, non-blocking performance of up to 3.42 billion packets per second per 7-foot Telco rack. Purpose-built for high-speed networks, the BigIron RX Series offers a full family of chassis with interchangeable interface modules for graceful scaling and serviceability. The unique design offers 100 Gbps full duplex available data to maximize bandwidth per slot, supporting very high-density Ethernet interface modules performance per RU. Each module supports distributed switching and packet processing as a standard feature. This high-performance oriented architecture allows for cost-effective scaling of capacity to accommodate future needs without costly hardware or software add-ons. The efficient design of the BigIron RX Series supports up to 128 10GbE and 1,536 1GbE ports per system and up to 192 10GbE and 2,304 1GbE wire-speed ports per rack. The BigIron RX Series switch offers a complete and robust set of standards-based IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, including BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and RIP. The switches to scale up to 1 million BGP routes in the Routing Information Base (RIB) on the management module, and 512,000 IPv4 routes in the Forwarding Information Base (FIB) loaded into each interface module for wire-speed routing in hardware1. Up to 8,000 ACLs may be configured on the BigIron RX Series chassis for wire-speed filtering, QoS, switching, and routing.

In addition, the series provides a powerful suite of security features to protect the infrastructure against rogue or malicious users. Administrators can use IEEE 802.1X, MAC port security, root guard, and BPDU guard to enforce strict Layer 2 access policies to ensure the right access level is granted to legitimate users and to maintain the integrity of the Layer 2 switching domain. For dynamic IP environments, administrators can take advantage of the BigIron RXs IP source guard and dynamic ARP inspection capabilities to counter address spoofing attempts. The BigIron RX Series includes: BigIron RX-44-slot modular switch, 400 Gbps switching capacity, and up to 16 10GbE ports per system BigIron RX-88-slot modular switch, 800 Gbps switching capacity, and up to 32 10GbE ports per system BigIron RX-1616-slot modular switch, 1.6 Tbps switching capacity, and up to 64 10GbE ports per system BigIron RX-3232-slot modular switch, 3.2 Tbps switching capacity, and up to 128 10GbE ports per system

KEY FEATURES
State-of-the-art technology offering up to 5.12 Tbps raw switch fabric capacity, and 100 Gbps FDX per full slot data capacity for wire-speed switching and routing up to 2.2 billion pps per system Unparalleled, non-blocking 10GbE and 1GbE port density of up to 128 non-blocking 10-Gigabit Ethernet or 1,536 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a 32-slot chassis and up to 192 10GbE or 2,304 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a standard 7-foot Telco rack allows for maximum performance per RU Brocade Direct Routing (BDR) with rule-based ACLs, for wirespeed forwarding, filtering, and accelerated convergence of IPv4 and IPv6 traffic End-to-end QoS delivery with Advanced Bandwidth Management (ABM) features enable converged networks Carrier-class system and network reliability offers comprehensive hardware redundancy for management modules, switch fabrics, power, and cooling, complemented by Hitless Management Failover (HMF) for Layer 2/Layer 3 with BGP and OSPF graceful restart, and Hitless Software Upgrades for Layer 2 Built-in sFlow technology (RFC 3176) delivers Layer 2Layer 7 traffic visibility enabling scalable network monitoring, accounting and billing, detailed capacity planning, and security analysis solutions

Scalability limits dependent on configured system parameters, system profile selected, and routing database complexity.

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NetIron XMR Series

IPV4/IPV6/MPLS MULTI-SERVICE BACKBONE ROUTERS

NETIRON XMR 4000, 8000, 16000, 32000

The Brocade NetIron XMR Series of routers are the industrys most powerful IPv4/IPv6/MPLS multi-service backbone routers. Based on a superior terabit-scale architecture comprising state-of-the-art network processors, the NetIron XMR Series offers versatile, cost-efficient solutions that allow service providers to deploy high-value, profitable services. The NetIron XMR routers are designed up for high performance and scalability to address the needs of the most demanding ISP, inter-Metro backbone, Cable/MSO, and multi-service backbone applications. All routers in the series feature wire-speed, low latency, and jitter routing for IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and MPLS VPN services. The routers are capable of both MPLS core (P) and high scalability MPLS edge (PE) functions. The routers also support high-performance Layer 2 switching, which allows for cost efficient and seamless integration with Layer 2 MANs to create scalable, trans-regional services. Designed for high-end routing applications, the series features Brocade Direct Routing (BDR) technology for full Forwarding Information Base (FIB) programming in hardware, together with hardware-based wire-speed ACLs and PBR for robust, high performance IPv4/IPv6/L3 VPN routing. In addition to BDR, the series includes a full suite of unicast and multicast routing protocols for both IPv4 and IPv6. Supported IPv4 protocols include RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP4, PIM-DM, PIM-SM, PIM-SM/SSM, and IGMP. Supported IPv6 protocols include RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-IS for IPv6, BGP-MP for IPv6, PIM-SSM, and MLD.

A comprehensive set of path calculation and signaling capabilities using OSPF-TE, IS-IS/TE, RSVP-TE, CSPF, and LDP allows the creation of both traffic engineered and non-traffic engineered infrastructures. The NetIron XMR Series supports all three popular MPLS VPN services, Virtual Leased Line (VLL), LDP-based Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), and BGP/MPLS VPN, on all ports at wire-speed. Using the NetIron XMR routers, operators can combine the benefits of SONET/SDH long haul transport and the abundance of cost- effective capacity of carrier Ethernet in many POPs. The routers offer a portfolio of native POS interfaces with speeds ranging from OC-12 (STM-4) to OC-192 (STM-64), allowing for native connectivity to SONET/SDH optical transport equipment or to existing POS routers with distances up to 80 km. Carrier Ethernet interfaces offer distances up to 80 km for 10GbE, and up to 150 km for GbE. In addition, the routers offer operators cost-effective 10GbE transport over OC-192 (STM-64) links using IEEE standard 10GbE WAN PHY. The NetIron XMR Series includes: NetIron XMR 40004-slot multi-service backbone router, 400 Gbps data capacity, and up to 16 10GbE ports per system NetIron XMR 80008-slot multi-service backbone router, 800 Gbps data capacity, and up to 32 10GbE ports per system NetIron XMR 1600016-slot multi-service backbone router, 1.6 Tbps data capacity, and up to 64 10GbE ports per system NetIron XMR 3200032-slot multi-service backbone router, 3.2 Tbps data capacity, and up to 128 10GbE ports per system

KEY FEATURES
High-performance, highly scalable IPv4/IPv6/MPLS backbone routers State-of-the-art Clos fabric offering up to 7.68 Tbps raw fabric capacity, 3.2 Tbps data capacity, and 100 Gbps FDX per full slot Hardware-based Brocade Direct Routing for IPv4/IPv6/L3 VPNs offering up to approximately 2 billion pps per system Up to 10 million BGP routes and 1 million IPv4 routes in hardware to support future growth1 Wire-speed edge (PE), core (P) Label Switching Router functions support IP over MPLS, Virtual Leased Lines (VLLs), Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLSes), and BGP/MPLS VPNs Comprehensive MPLS traffic engineering based on either OSPF-TE or IS-IS/TE
1

MPLS Fast Reroute and hot standby paths for highly resilient service delivery MEF 9 and MEF 14 certified offers scalable carrier Ethernet services Hardware-based ACLs, Receive ACLs, and uRPF for enhanced security Support for 10/100/1000 Copper, 100/1000 Fiber, 10GbE, OC-12/48 and OC-192 POS interfaces Comprehensive hardware redundancy with hitless management failover and hitless software upgrades for L2/L3 with BGP and OSPF graceful restart.

Scalability limits dependent on configured system parameters, system profile selected, and routing database complexity.

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NetIron MLX Series

MPLS-ENABLED, MULTI-SERVICE METRO ROUTERS

NETIRON MLX-4, MLX-8, MLX-16, MLX-32

The Brocade NetIron MLX Series is a family of high-performance, MPLS-enabled, metro switching routers. Based on the awardwinning architecture of the NetIron XMR Series, the NetIron MLX Series complements the NetIron XMR Series of backbone routers by offering a highly versatile, cost-efficient solution for the edge and aggregation layer. The familys high-performance, flexible architecture makes the NetIron MLX an ideal platform for delivering advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services in diverse network environments, including ISPs, cable MSOs, data centers, large enterprises, government networks, education and research, and high performance computing (HPC). Built with the Brocade state-of-the-art, fifth-generation network processor-based architecture, and Terabit-scale switch fabrics, the Brocade NetIron MLX Series offers network planners a rich set of high-performance IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, Multi-VRF, and advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities. The NetIron MLX platforms ability to perform advanced MPLS functions allows cost-efficient and seamless integration with MPLS backbones built on Brocade NetIron XMR routers. Certified for Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) defined services, the NetIron MLX routers enable the delivery of Carrier Ethernet (CE) services using IEEE 802.1 technologies, MPLS-based Layer 2 VPNs, or a combination of both. The NetIron MLX Series features Brocade Direct Routing (BDR) technology for full Forwarding Information Base (FIB) programming in hardware, hardware-based wire-speed ACLs, and PBR for robust, high performance IPv4, IPv6, and Layer 3 VPN routing.

The series offers QoS-optimized unicast and multicast traffic delivery for reliable, converged networks in both the service provider and the high-end enterprise worlds. Using the NetIron MLX routers, operators can migrate from oversubscribed legacy architectures to a flexible, next-generation network that provides enormous headroom for supporting new services, such as VoIP and IPTV, and rapid subscriber growth. Enterprises can also utilize the routers as key building blocks to create converged backbones for unified communication and accelerating application performance. In addition, the routers support Packet over SONET/SDH (POS) interfaces and IEEE standard 10GbE WAN PHY for seamless integration with existing SONET/SDH infrastructures. The NetIron MLX Series includes: NetIron MLX-44-slot switching router, 400 Gbps data capacity, and up to 16 10GbE ports per system NetIron MLX-88-slot switching router, 800 Gbps data capacity, and up to 32 10GbE ports per system NetIron MLX-1616-slot switching router, 1.6 Tbps data capacity, and up to 64 10GbE ports per system NetIron MLX-3232-slot switching router, 3.2 Tbps data capacity, and up to 128 10GbE ports per system

KEY FEATURES
High performance IPv4/IPv6/MPLS/L2/VRF-enabled routers State-of-the-art Clos fabric offering up to 7.68 Tbps raw fabric capacity, 3.2 Tbps data capacity, and 100 Gbps FDX per full slot Industry leading density for 10/100/1000 Copper, 100/1000 Fiber, 10GbE, and POS interfaces Up to 2 million BGP routes and 512,000 IPv4 routes in hardware1 Wire-speed edge (PE), core (P) Label Switching Router functions support IP over MPLS, Virtual Leased Lines (VLLs), Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLSes), and BGP/MPLS VPNs Comprehensive MPLS traffic engineering based on either OSPF-TE or IS-IS/TE
1

MPLS Fast Reroute and hot standby paths for highly resilient service delivery Advanced Layer 2 metro switching including Super Aggregated VLANs (Q-in-Q) and rapid converging MRP, VSRP, RSTP, and MSTP protocols Carrier Ethernet Service Delivery (MEF9 and MEF14 certified) with support for up to 1 million MAC addresses Comprehensive hardware redundancy with hitless management failover and hitless software upgrades for Layer 2/Layer 3 with BGP and OSPF graceful restart

Scalability limits dependent on configured system parameters, system profile selected, and routing database complexity.

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IronPoint Family
WIRELESS LAN PRODUCTS

IRONPOINT MOBILITY SERIES

The Brocade IronPoint family of wireless products delivers a complete solution for enterprises of all sizes. The comprehensive wireless family is designed to meet currentand futuremobility requirements and support a diverse set of environments. The IronPoint Mobility Series of controllers and access points delivers best-in-class converged wireless performance in high-density environments. For iron-tight security, Active Wireless Access Control and Security protects enterprise networks from wireless security threats, such as rogue access points and unauthorized users, by delivering real-time, location mapping of all wireless devices. The feature-rich IronPoint 250 Access Point is a cost-effective solution that allows enterprise networks to quickly and easily enable safe and secure wireless access. The IronPoint 250 Access Point can also be connected to the IronPoint-FES Wireless Switch for enhanced management, mobility, and security. IronPoint Mobility Series Brocade introduces a next-generation wireless LAN architecture with the IronPoint Mobility Series. Designed for high-performance converged wireless networks, this scalable set of controllers and access points can support more than 100 active users per IronPoint Mobility Access Point, the highest client density supported in the industry. Brocade engineered the IronPoint Mobility Controllers and Access Points for demanding applications, such as Voice over IP (VoIP). The series can support up to 30 simultaneous calls per access point, a five-fold improvement over other access points. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) handling for popular voice over wireless equipment and technologies, including SIP, H.323, Vocera and SpectraLink, and automatic call prioritization ensure high-quality voice performance even in congested networks. Other features such as zero-packet loss and zero-delay handoffs between access points provide

seamless network-wide data and VoIP roaming. The total cost of ownership (TCO) for the IronPoint Mobility Series makes it even more appealing. The revolutionary virtual cell technology allows the IronPoint Mobility Series to automatically coordinate all access points to minimize co-channel interference, eliminating costly site surveys and lowering TCO. The IronPoint Mobility Series products include: IronPoint Mobility Series Access Points AP208/AP201, AP150, RS4000 IronPoint Mobility Manager, Central Management System

KEY FEATURES IronPoint Mobility Series

Wireline voice quality with advanced QoS supports 30 simultaneous voice calls per access point, five times more than traditional access points Unmatched performance in high-density deployments supports 100 active users per access point Lowers total cost of ownership by eliminating RF planning and site surveys Centralized configuration and management for ease of deployment Multi-layer security approach Eliminates channel planning and co-channel interference problems Integrates easily with existing infrastructure Scalable solution set from large enterprise deployments to branch office locations

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IronPoint Family
WIRELESS LAN PRODUCTS

IRONPOINT 250, IRONPOINT FES

IronPoint 250 Access Point Brocade IronPoint 250 access point is flexible enough to support the needs of both small and large enterprises. The IronPoint 250 an be implemented as a full-featured access point with its own embedded management for small wireless networks that support only a few access points, and it can be implemented with Brocade IronView Network Manager to scale the wireless network to serve many small to medium-sized enterprises. For higher-density populations, IronPoint 250 access points can be combined with Brocade FES-IronPoint wireless LAN switches to deliver exceptional security, mobility, and scalability. IronPoint-FES Wireless LAN Switch Brocade IronPoint Wireless Solutions are built upon Brocade expertise in designing high-performance networking infrastructures with best-of-breed price/performance value. With the IronPoint-FES, Brocade expands the capabilities of its IronPoint 250 APs and moves the enterprise closer to a truly integrated wired and wireless network. IronPoint-FES offers all of the wire-speed switching and security benefits that comes with the FastIron Edge Switch plus the integral parts of wireless technology. Through port-based enabled WiFi, the FES switch seamlessly integrates IronPoint 250 APs into the wired infrastructure.

The IronPoint-FES products include: FastIron Edge Switch 2402-WLAN24 port 10/100 and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet with advanced wireless features FastIron Edge Switch 2402-POE-WLAN24 port 10/100 802.3af POE and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet with advanced wireless features FastIron Edge Switch 4802-WLAN48 port 10/100 and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet with advanced wireless features FastIron Edge Switch 4802-POE-WLAN48 port 10/100 802.3af POE and 2-port combo Gigabit Ethernet with advanced wireless features FastIron Edge Switch 9604-WLAN96 port 10/100 and 4-port combo Gigabit Ethernet with advanced wireless features

KEY FEATURES IronPoint 250 Access Point

Dual-band access point for high-performance access and industry-leading configuration flexibility for unsurpassed functionality and scalability Flexible management options with built-in management or centralized management platform with IronView Network Manager, industry standard CLI, Web GUI, SSH v2 and SNMP v1/2/3 Advanced enterprise features include automatic channel selection, five levels of power control and 802.3af PoE support

IronPoint-FES Wireless LAN Switch

Flexible WiFi architecture with leading standards-based security Enterprise-class mobility and advanced access point functionality Centralized management for wired and wireless environments, plus integrated RF monitoring and management

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SecureIron Family
APPLICATION-LEVEL INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY

SECUREIRON TRAFFIC MANAGER 100 SECUREIRON TRAFFIC MANAGER 300 SECUREIRON TRAFFIC MANAGER 100C SECUREIRON TRAFFIC MANAGER 300C SECUREIRON 4G

Brocade SecureIron products deliver application-level intelligence and security protection throughout the enterprise network, including at the network perimeter and within the LAN. The solution consists of two distinct product families: SecureIron traffic managers and SecureIron LAN switches. SecureIron perimeter traffic managers augment network security and optimize traffic at the enterprise perimeter. SecureIron LAN switches protect the network against emerging threats from within the enterprise network and from malicious users and machines. The SecureIron family is the first solution of its kind to embed security features into the network switch for total integration of infrastructure security throughout the enterprise. The switches feature Layer 2 through Layer 7 intelligence to protect against many forms of network and application level attacks at multi-gigabit speeds, and they deliver unparalleled security performance at LAN rates. SecureIron Perimeter Traffic Managers SecureIron perimeter traffic managers offer an all-in-one security and traffic management solution for the enterprise perimeter. These products deliver high-performance Layer 2 through Layer 7 switching, security, and traffic management to augment existing firewalls and to optimize application performance over the WAN. The SecureIron switches are designed with a hardware-based architecture that helps protects the enterprise infrastructure against multi-gigabit network- and application-layer threats. With highly advanced ISP link aggregation and bandwidth management, the SecureIron traffic managers maximize WAN utilization and optimize application performance across multiple ISP links providing Internet connectivity. The SecureIron intelligently distributes traffic over multiple ISP links and provides automatic

failover for high availability Internet access without the need for complex Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing. The traffic managers allow organizations to customize bandwidth allocation and usage for business-critical application traffic to ensure optimized performance and always-on delivery. The SecureIron traffic managers are designed to be deployed as front-ends to existing traditional firewalls at the network perimeter for unmatched hardware-based protection against Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks and application-level threats. The devices are capable of offloading overburdened firewalls from key security features such as hardware access lists, DoS/DDoS protection, stateful IP Network Address Translation (NAT), and application rate controls to maximize firewall performance. The SecureIron traffic manager solution enhances perimeter security and scales to multi-gigabit traffic management and security performance for a fraction of the cost of PC-based security appliances or costly firewall upgrades. Additionally, the SecureIron provides spam mitigation and Web filtering to enhance protection at the perimeter from malicious and non-essential traffic. SecureIron Secure LAN Switches The SecureIron LAN switches protect the core network from threats originating at the edge and protect edge users and devices from network-based threats. SecureIron LAN switches are built with ASIC-based architecture for inline network-wide deployment to deliver perimeter-like security enforcement inside the LAN. The SecureIron LAN switches enforce policies cradle-to-grave on each individual flow. They go beyond packet forwarding of traditional LAN switches to deliver comprehensive security enforcement, which includes device and user authentication prior to granting network access, identity-based service access control, and deep packet inspection of application traffic for vulnerabilities.

KEY FEATURES
Networkwide securityPurpose-built, high-performance, high-availability, networkwide security traffic manager Seven-layer securityHighly advanced, seven-layer security for protection against emerging application threats Intrusion preventionHigh-performance intrusion prevention that includes highly customizable signatures Application rate limitingGranular application rate limiting to prevent attacks and abuse of critical resources DoS protectionSuperior denial of service (DoS) protection against SYN flood attacks up to 3.6 million SYN/sec (wire speed 2.5 Gbps) and support for more than 30 DoS signatures Stateful capacityIndustrys highest stateful capacity, supporting as many as 5 million concurrent flows, Firewall clustering and availability Firewall offloadFirewall offload includes support for wirespeed access control lists (ACLs), high-performance, stateful IP Network Address Translation (NAT), and advanced DoS

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Optics Family
HIGHLY RELIABLE BROCADE TESTED AND CERTIFIED OPTICS

The unique set of Brocade high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective optical transceivers help enterprises and service providers meet the challenges of diverse network topologies. To ensure the highest level of quality, Brocade selected and tested the most reliable and best performing optical transceivers on the market, and we guarantee their availability, capacity, and performance in Brocade products. Extensive Brocade performance and reliability testing reflects our ongoing commitment to quality. Brocade uses the industrys most advanced tools and instruments to ensure our transceivers provide the right mix of functionality and performance when used in conjunction with Brocade products. The speed, capacity, reliability, and low cost of ownership that Brocade is known for are also provided in all optical components. By using Brocade tested and certified components you can be assured that all of your warranty and service requirements will be met and your Brocade products will continue to deliver the assured uptime, performance, and reliability experienced by the worlds most demanding enterprise and service providers. Optics Family features include: 100MbE Optics 100MbE transceivers support link lengths from 2 km to 40 km Both SMF and MMF fiber types RoHS 5 and 6 compliant Enterprise switching and routing

GbE Optics GbE transceivers support link lengths from 300 m to 100 km Both SMF and MMF fiber types Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM ) Support for distances of 80 km to 100 km Security applications 10GbE XFP Optics 10GbE transmissions support link lengths of 26 m to 80 km Protocol independent Less than one-third the power and size of MSA optic Hot swappable Digital Optical Monitoring support Application delivery and acceleration High Performance Computing interconnects Service provider traffic management 10GbE XENPAK Optics 10GbE link lengths from 5 m to 80 km Industry standard, hot swappable Front panel pluggable Provides Digital Optical Monitoring support Application delivery and acceleration High Performance Computing interconnects Service provider traffic management POS Pluggable OC12, OC48, and OC192 XFP Optics Pluggable XFP Optic Ranges from 500 m to 80 km

KEY FEATURES
Rigorously tested and qualified by BrocadePerformance and reliability are constantly tested and verified in Brocade design laboratories Fully warrantedReturn and repair for up to 1 year from shipment Hot swappable flexibility in the field for greater ease of use and lower total cost of ownership Standards based802.3z, 802.3ah, 802.3u, 802.3ae, and 802.3ak compliant where appropriate Compliant with Requirements to Reduce Hazardous Substances (RoHS)All Brocade optical transceivers meet either RoHS 5 or RoHS 6 EU standards

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IronView Network Manager

HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SCALABLE, AND SECURE NETWORK MANAGEMENT

IRONVIEW NETWORK MANAGER

High-performance Brocade products deserve high-performance network management. IronView Network Manager (INM) is specially designed to maximize the performance of all Brocade products and solutions through the intelligent management of your network operations. When managed incorrectly, complexities in network deployment and configuration can lead to inconsistent performance, gaps in security, and expensive support costs. INM ensures that even the most sophisticated network topologies can be deployed and managed consistently and easily. Complex, end-to-end, networkwide policies such as VLANs, QoS, security, ACLs, and rate-limiting can be managed centrally through INM, eliminating errors in the configuration process. INM includes useful tools for visualizing and reporting on the network. Network managers and operators gain a quick view of the status of both wired and wireless network devices, all event activity, and the status of INM itself. Operators and managers can rely on the Topology Manager to visualize their network components and view a variety of useful layout methodologies. Topology information can also be exported to third-party network management systems, such as HP OpenView. INM can dramatically reduce the resource requirements needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve problems by improving overall availability and uptime with unparalleled network-wide visibility to system events, security alerts, device status, and network performance. INM has a number of pre-defined and custom reporting capabilities that allow managers to see what is happening in their network and to quickly distribute this information to additional personnel and business managers. INM includes full support for sFlow (RFC 3176), which provides wire-speed, real-time network traffic monitoring, accounting, and

security for the entire Brocade network infrastructure. Network managers can optimize and secure their network using sFlow without the performance penalty normally associated with data capture. Because sFlow can be enabled on each Brocade device, managers can determine network activity even at the network edge. As part of Brocade IronShield 360 Security Solutions, INM provides a unique closed-loop security capability. INM can interface with open source applications, such as SNORT, for network-wide intrusion detection and prevention. Based on the embedded sFlow capability, INM can access network data from edge, aggregation, and core routers and switches, and convert the data for input and analysis by SNORT. Attack events are sent back to INM, where security policies can be defined to find the attacker and take remedial action on client ports. This closed-loop security capability can also be used in conjunction with anomaly detection products from a variety of Brocade partners that process sFlow directly. As one of the industrys most complete wireless network management solutions, INM includes support for the configuration, management, and quick deployment of all Brocade wireless solutions. INM also helps secure the wireless environment with its numerous wireless security features, including a wireless location management and virtual shield capability, which prevents wireless access outside specific geographically defined regions. INM can be installed on all major enterprise server operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, and Red Hat Linux. INM supports Brocade products and solutions, including switches, routers, wireless access points and controllers, Layer 4Layer 7 traffic management, and security products. INM uses Java technology and provides a range of secure access capabilities, including Secure Shell (SSH) and SNMPv3 management protocols.

KEY FEATURES
Fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security management (FCAP) Flexible, scalable architecture support thousands of devices in large organizations with highly distributed environments Dashboard and thumbnail views of wired and wireless devices, current status, event and alarm summary, as well as network visibility for troubleshooting and analysis Comprehensive security management capabilities, including IronShield 360 Closed Loop Security Network topology discovery, Layer 2 VLAN, IP subnet views, and multiple layout and sizing tools Interface and integration with HP OpenView Enhanced SNMP collection and display rapidly deploys group network and policy changes Configurable and flexible user-based bandwidth, access control list, and rate-limiting policy support Central management of all wireless and mobility products Standards-based, highly secure network management system built upon Java, SNMP, and sFlow (RFC 3176) Supported on Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems

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Training
BENEFITS
Enhances career advancement Increases industry recognition and credibility Validates knowledge and skills Provides a competitive advantage Authorizes use of the Brocade logo on business cards

Training Brocade offers training for the complete Brocade Family of Iron products. The courses are a mixture of lecture and lab exercises to ensure that each participant understands the underlying theory and practical application of the Brocade FastIron, EdgeIron, NetIron, and BigIron switches and routers. A ServerIron, specific curriculum provides thorough configuration and usage of the ServerIron product.

Technical Validation Brocade validates your technical in planning, designing, configuring, and implementing high-performance networks for your customerswhether they are corporate internal clients or external consulting clients. Brocade leads the industry in three comprehensive networking areas: Enterprise Networking, Web Switching, and Internet Routing. Certification demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to build and support high-performance networks consisting of Layer 27 network infrastructure, content delivery networks, and Intranet and Metro backbone.

San Jose Irvine

Chicago Miami

UK

Germany France Middle East India

Asia Pacific

Brazil

COURSE TITLES
TRNG-0103 Basic Switch/Router Configuration

and Management

TRNG-0503 IronView Network Management TRNG-0240 Techniques in Advanced Server Load Balancing TRNG-0640 Deploying MPLS Networks

TRNG-0120 Interconnecting Networks Using AccessIron TRNG-0202 Introduction to Web Switching

and Load Balancing and Management

TRNG-0405 Advanced Switching/Routing Configuration

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Service and Support

HIGH-PERFORMANCE SERVICE
Your network is the bedrock of your business. Your customers, partners, and employees are depending on the mission-critical applications that run on your network. You have the challenge of maximizing the availability, reliability, and performance of your network. You have the power to improve productivity and drive higher customer satisfaction.

To keep their networks operating at maximum efficiency and around the clock, many of the worlds largest companies rely on award-winning Brocade technology and industry-leading service and support. They leverage Brocade people, processes, and tools to maximize network uptime, availability, and performance. With Brocade, you have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your business is backed by responsive, value-added support that ensures maximum network reliability and uptime.

Brocade recognizes that you have a specific set of support needs. Thats why we have developed a comprehensive suite of service offerings. Our flexible service programs are tailored to match your specific requirements. These programs make it easy and affordable for you to get all the high-performance service you need, whenever you need it.

SUMMARY OF SERVICE OFFERS

Entitlement Access to support website Software updates and upgrades Benefit Type Critical information at your fingertips 24 x 7 Venue for making non-time-sensitive queries Maximize network performance with latest software updates Investment protection and network optimization with software updates Increase value of equipment with software upgrades Remote support Access to brocade technology experts Quick response and resolution of network issues Expert advice on network problems Hardware repair Advanced hardware replacement On-site repair technician Cost predictability: repair costs are fixed and known Cost predictability, since your annual costs are fixed and known Cost savings, since you do not have to stock and manage a parts inventory Cost savings, since you do not need trained technicians in-house Quickly restore performance of network
Legend: Partial benefit

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Titanium Full benefit

KEY FEATURES
MissionAt Brocade, customer satisfaction is the most important aspect of our job. This mindset starts from the top and is part of our corporate culture. We are dedicated to providing a competitive advantage to our customers through the delivery of high-performance services. ExpertiseThe service and support organization is a strategic asset for the company. It is led by seasoned industry veterans. Global CoverageWe collaborate with global service partners to deliver quality on-site service in key regions around the world. Our partners go through extensive Brocade training to gain knowledge required to support customers. Technical Assistance Center (TAC)Our technical assistance center is fully staffed by highly trained engineers. Software Updates And UpgradesYou can download maintenance releases and new feature releases from our support Web site. Both system software and IronView Network Management software updates and upgrades are available.
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Hardware RepairIn case of a hardware system failure, the unit or part will be repaired or, at the option of Brocade, replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of equal or better value. Advanced Hardware ReplacementBrocade delivers advanced replacement parts for all Brocade products. Customers have an option of 4-hour or next-business-day delivery. On-site Repair Technician*In case of a hardware failure, TAC dispatches a Brocade-trained technician to the customer site. The technician will arrive at the customers site within two to four hours. The technician will rectify the hardware fault and may replace failed parts or units. Discounted Spares ServiceYou can purchase discounted spares for installed Brocade products. Sparing levels are determined based on your specific requirements. Priority Management EscalationEach customer case is closely monitored until resolution.

Offered only under the Titanium service program.

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