Name: Core Switch Blade
Brand: Brocade
Price: 247.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Brocade CR16-4 Core Switch Blade

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Manufacturer: Brocade
Model or Part: CR16-4
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 16.00lb

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Description

Overview

The Brocade CR16-4 Core Switch Blade is a high-performance, modular networking component designed to deliver carrier grade reliability and scalability in dense data center environments. Engineered for seamless integration into Brocade chassis platforms, this blade provides the backbone for multi-tenant clouds, enterprise campuses, and service provider networks that demand low latency, high throughput, and robust feature sets.

Key Features

16 x 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full duplex operation
Non-blocking architecture delivering up to 640 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
Advanced Layer 2/3 switching with support for MPLS, VXLAN and BGP routing
Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fan modules for uninterrupted service
Comprehensive security including ACLs, port authentication and MACsec encryption
Centralized management via Brocade Network Advisor and CLI access
Support for virtual chassis technology to simplify fabric expansion

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: CR16-4
Form factor: Blade, compatible with Brocade 3000 series chassis
Port configuration: 8 x 10GbE SFP+ and 8 x 40GbE QSFP+
Switching capacity: 640 Gbps non-blocking
Forwarding rate: up to 950 Mpps
Latency: sub 2 microseconds per packet
Power consumption: 250 W typical, with dual redundant PSUs
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: 1U blade height, standard chassis mounting dimensions

Applications

Data center core and aggregation layers requiring high density connectivity
Enterprise campus networks that need resilient, scalable switching fabric
Service provider edge routing and transport with MPLS and VXLAN support
Cloud infrastructure platforms demanding low latency and secure multi-tenant isolation
High performance computing clusters where bandwidth and reliability are critical

The Brocade CR16-4 Core Switch Blade empowers network architects to build flexible, future-ready infrastructures while simplifying operations and reducing total cost of ownership.