Brocade ICX7450-24 24-Port 1GbE Ethernet Switch with 24 x 1GbE Ports, 2 x 10GbE Uplinks, Layer 2/3 Features

Overview

The Brocade ICX7450-24 is a compact, high-performance 24-port Ethernet switch designed for enterprise edge, campus, and small-to-medium data center deployments. It delivers full 1 GbE connectivity on all 24 down-link ports and includes two 10 GbE uplink ports for fast aggregation and uplink to core networks. With integrated Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, the ICX7450-24 provides flexible, policy-driven traffic management while maintaining low latency and high reliability.

Key Features

• 24 dedicated 1 GbE RJ45 ports for desktop, VoIP, and access-layer devices
• 2 x 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone connections
• Full Layer 2 switching with VLAN, STP, LACP, and QoS
• Layer 3 routing support including static routing, RIP, OSPF, and BGP
• Advanced security with ACLs, 802.1X authentication, and DHCP snooping
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) optional models for IP phone and camera power delivery
• Compact 1-U rack-mount form factor with fan-less operation for silent environments
• Redundant power supply options for mission-critical uptime

Technical Specifications

• Model: ICX7450-24
• Form factor: 1-U rack-mount
• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45, 2 x 10 GbE SFP+
• Forwarding capacity: 176 Gbps
• Switching fabric: 176 Gbps non-blocking
• Latency: < 5 s
• Power: 100-240 V AC, optional dual redundant PSUs
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
• Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP, RMON, and REST API

Typical Applications

• Campus edge aggregation where high-density 1 GbE access is required
• Branch office networking with need for reliable uplink to central data center
• Small to medium data center top-of-rack (ToR) switching
• VoIP, video surveillance, and IoT deployments that benefit from PoE support
• Secure guest networking with VLAN isolation and policy enforcement
• Network segmentation projects using advanced Layer 2/3 features