Brocade ICX 7450/7750/7250 Stacking Deployment Guide

This guide describes how to stack Brocade ICX 7250, 7450, and 7750 switches together to form a single manageable network. The guide also describes how to add and remove switches from the stack.

Brand: BROCADE
Category: Network Switches
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 83
File format: PDF
File size: 2.5 MB
Published: 13 October, 2023
Updated: 13 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: 3A79AEDFDC394395BD90FD04A8338CD1
PDF: Brocade ICX 7450/7750/7250 Stacking Deployment Guide PDF

About this manual

The document serves as a deployment guide for the Brocade HyperEdge Architecture, specifically focusing on the Mixed Stack design (integrating premium and entry-level ICX switches) and the Distributed Chassis design (combining up to 12 ICX 7750 units). It details how these high-density 1RU switches can be configured to provide full Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality in a single logical device.

What's inside

Preface
Overview
ICX7450 Technical Architecture
Supported Topologies
Stack Construction Methods with 1x40G Stacking Ports
Stack Construction Methods with 4x10G Stacking Ports
Debugging and verification using show commands
Use cases

Specifications

Supported Software Release	FastIron Software Release 08.0.30
Maximum Stack Size (ICX 7450)	up to 12 switches
Total Ports per Stack (ICX 7450)	576 1 GbE and 48 10 GbE ports
Maximum Stack Size (ICX 7250)	up to 12 switches
Total Ports per Stack (ICX 7250)	576 1GbE and 96 10GbE ports
Form Factor	high density 1RU switches

Frequently asked questions

What software release is supported by this guide?

This document supports FastIron Software Release 08.0.30.

Can ICX 7450 stacks use both 1x40G and 4x10G modules simultaneously?

No, the device cannot support both stacking methods in the same stack.

What is the maximum number of switches allowed in an ICX 7450 or 7250 stack?

Both models support a maximum of 12 switches per stack.

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