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- In Stock: 11
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: CR8
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 20.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade CR8 DCX Core Routing Blade (part number 60-1000377-11, model XBR-DCX-0106) is a high-performance, carrier-grade routing solution designed for modern data center fabrics. Engineered to deliver low latency and high throughput, the CR8 integrates seamlessly into Brocade DCX chassis, providing a scalable foundation for both enterprise and service provider networks. Its compact blade form factor maximizes space efficiency while offering robust routing capabilities that support a wide range of protocols and services.
Key Features
- High-density routing with up to 10 Tbps of aggregate throughput
- Support for IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS
- Advanced traffic engineering with QoS and load balancing
- Redundant power and fan modules for uninterrupted operation
- Integrated security features including ACLs and DDoS mitigation
- Full compatibility with Brocade DCX chassis management tools
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: Blade, fits DCX chassis slot
- Processor: Multi-core network processor optimized for routing workloads
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- Flash storage: 256 GB SSD for OS and configuration
- Interfaces: 48 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports, 4 x 40 GbE QSFP+ ports
- Forwarding capacity: 1.2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- Latency: Sub-microsecond per packet forwarding
- Power consumption: 250 W typical, 300 W maximum
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 1U blade height, 4.5 in width, 9.5 in depth
Applications
The CR8 DCX Core Routing Blade is ideal for:
- Large scale data center interconnects requiring high bandwidth and low latency
- Carrier networks that need robust MPLS and BGP routing capabilities
- Enterprise campus backbones supporting multi-tenant virtualization
- Cloud service providers building resilient, software-defined networking fabrics
- Financial trading platforms where ultra-low latency routing is critical
By delivering carrier-grade performance in a compact blade, the Brocade CR8 enables organizations to simplify network architecture, reduce operational costs, and scale their infrastructure to meet future demand.