CRN Network, November 22, 2011, 1115 hrs
Brocade has introduced the Brocade ICX 6610 a new networking switch for the enterprise segment.
The switch is a high-performance Ethernet access switch that combines chassis-like reliability and performance with the flexibility and affordability of a stackable switch. It provides 8×10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) uplink ports and the highest aggregation bandwidth in its class. As a result, the Brocade ICX 6610 offers a 35 percent improvement in TCO and a longer functional product life for an improved ROI.
The company also announced new blades and performance and scalability enhancements for the Brocade FastIron SX Series of chassis-based aggregation and core switches. The new scale up to 128 ports of 10 GbE, and is ideal for today’s campus LAN environments. Additional new features include Multi-Chassis Trunking (MCT) for active-active resiliency that delivers twice the bandwidth of traditional active-passive redundant designs, plus MACsec and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)-ready hardware for investment protection.
“In a time where many network offerings are either over-engineered, complex and expensive, or just can’t meet the current needs of the campus environment, customers should consider alternative vendors that offer the right level of functionality for today at a fair price – with seamless, non-disruptive upgrade paths for the future to extend the useful life of your investment,” said Mark Fabbi, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst, Gartner.
The Brocade ICX 6610 will be available this month directly through Brocade and its channel partners with a starting price of $5,595. The new Brocade FastIron SX Series modules will also be available in November 2011, with a starting price of $4,495. Multi-Chassis Trunking (MCT) will be available in early 2012 for the Brocade FastIron SX Series. As an extension to these product introductions, Brocade is also announcing a price reduction for Brocade FCX Series stackable switches effective immediately2. Customers can enjoy a price benefit on average of 20 percent for these products.
These new products and other Brocade networking solutions will also be available through Brocade Network Subscription, that allows customers to pay for their network infrastructure on a monthly basis, allowing them to align network capacity with actual usage and thereby reducing costs and mitigating capital risk. |