Foundry Networks NI-MLX-8-DC 8-Slot NetIron MLX 4-DC System - High Performance Switching Chassis

Foundry Networks NI-MLX-8-DC 8-Slot NetIron MLX 4-DC System - High Performance Switching Chassis
Foundry Networks NI-MLX-8-DC 8-Slot NetIron MLX 4-DC System - High Performance Switching Chassis
Product Overview The Foundry Networks NI-MLX-8-DC is an 8-slot NetIron MLX 4-DC System designed for high-performance, carrier-grade switching in demanding enterprise and service-provider environments. Built on a robust chassis with redundant DC power... Read More
$1,359.95
  • In Stock: 6
  • Manufacturer: Foundry Networks
  • Model or Part: NI-MLX-8-DC
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 22.00lb
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Product Overview
The Foundry Networks NI-MLX-8-DC is an 8-slot NetIron MLX 4-DC System designed for high-performance, carrier-grade switching in demanding enterprise and service-provider environments. Built on a robust chassis with redundant DC power supplies, this system delivers scalable bandwidth, low latency, and reliable operation for mission-critical networks.

Key Features

  • Eight Modular Slots - Flexible expansion for line cards, service modules, and uplink adapters.
  • Dual Redundant DC Power - Continuous operation with hot-swap capable power supplies.
  • High Throughput - Supports multi-gigabit switching capacity with line-rate performance.
  • Advanced Layer 2/3 Features - Includes VLANs, QoS, ACLs, and routing protocols for sophisticated traffic management.
  • Hot-Pluggable Modules - Enables zero-downtime upgrades and maintenance.
  • Secure Management - Secure CLI, SNMPv3, and web-based GUI for comprehensive control.

Technical Specifications

  • Chassis Type: 8-slot NetIron MLX 4-DC
  • Power: Dual 480 W DC power supplies (redundant)
  • Switching Capacity: Up to 640 Gbps (aggregate)
  • Forwarding Rate: Up to 300 Mpps
  • Supported Interfaces: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 10 GbE, and optional fiber modules
  • Backplane Bandwidth: 80 Gbps per slot
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.3 in x 17.5 in x 21.0 in
  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise campus cores requiring high availability and scalability.
  • Data center aggregation layers that need low latency and high throughput.
  • Service provider edge routing with robust QoS and security policies.
  • Metro Ethernet deployments demanding modular growth and power redundancy.
  • Industrial or remote sites where DC power is preferred over AC.

With its modular architecture, redundant power, and carrier-grade performance, the NI-MLX-8-DC delivers a future-proof foundation for expanding networks, ensuring that your organization can meet today's traffic demands while preparing for tomorrow's growth.