Brocade ICX6610 Switch

Key Features of the Brocade ICX6610 Switch

Advanced Stacking Technology with Simple and Robust Expandability

The Brocade ICX6610-48-PE delivers exceptional scalability through its innovative stacking technology that enables multiple switches to operate as a single logical chassis switch for simplified network management. This stacked virtual switch architecture allows organizations to automatically inherit the stack’s existing configuration file when adding new switches, eliminating complex reconfiguration procedures and reducing deployment time. The ICX6610-48-PE provides robust expandability that supports future growth requirements while maintaining a single IP address for the entire stack, dramatically simplifying management tasks. Network administrators benefit from the platform’s ability to simplify management operations across multiple physical devices while providing the line rate performance and reliability needed for demanding enterprise applications at the network edge.

High-Performance PoE Capabilities with Efficient Power Management

The ICX6610-48-PE incorporates comprehensive Power over Ethernet capabilities that enable direct power delivery to connected devices including IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras through a single ethernet cable connection. This integrated approach eliminates the need for separate power supply infrastructure while providing reliable power delivery across all 48 ports. The platform’s intelligent power management optimizes power draw based on actual device requirements, ensuring efficient operation while supporting various PoE and PoE+ devices. Organizations benefit from reduced installation costs and simplified cable management while maintaining the power efficiency needed to support dense deployments of ethernet-powered devices across the network infrastructure.

Enterprise-Grade Network Security and Reliability

Built for mission-critical environments, the Brocade ICX6610-48-PE incorporates comprehensive network security features and redundancy mechanisms that ensure reliable operation in demanding enterprise applications. The platform provides advanced security capabilities including access control, authentication, and traffic filtering that protect network resources while maintaining optimal performance. With support for redundant power supply configurations and failover mechanisms, the ICX 6610-48P ensures continuous operation even during component failures. The robust hardware design includes redundant fans with both intake and exhaust airflow management, ensuring optimal thermal performance and component reliability throughout extended operation periods.

Cost Effective Aggregation Layer Performance

The Brocade ICX6610-48-PE delivers exceptional value as a cost effective solution for aggregation layer deployments where high port density and advanced features are essential for network consolidation. The platform offers transparent forwarding capabilities and comprehensive quality of service features that enable efficient traffic management across diverse application types. With its high-density gigabit ethernet ports and QSFP uplink capabilities, the ICX6610-48-PE provides the connectivity and performance needed to support multiple network segments while maintaining line rate performance. Organizations benefit from the platform’s ability to consolidate multiple network functions into a single managed device, reducing hardware costs while improving operational efficiency and network reliability.

Specifications of the Brocade ICX6610 Switch

Hardware Specifications

The ICX6610-48-PE maximizes port density while providing comprehensive PoE capabilities and stacking functionality. The platform’s design incorporates redundant components and efficient power management for reliable enterprise deployment.

Performance and Stacking Capabilities

The Brocade ICX6610-48-PE delivers exceptional performance through its 176 Gbps switching capacity and comprehensive stacking capabilities that enable up to 12 switches to operate as a single logical unit. The platform’s stacked virtual switch architecture provides seamless scalability while maintaining centralized management through a single IP address interface.

When compared to other models in the Brocade ICX family, the ICX6610-48-PE provides optimal balance of PoE capabilities, port density, and stacking features for enterprise edge deployments. While other Brocade switches offer different port configurations, the ICX 6610-48P delivers the specific combination of PoE support and high-density connectivity needed for modern enterprise network edge applications.

Software Platform and Management

The ICX6610-48-PE runs comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching software that provides enterprise-grade networking capabilities. Key software features include:

• Advanced VLAN support with dynamic assignment capabilities
• Comprehensive quality of service for application prioritization
• Network security features including access control lists and port security
• Energy efficient ethernet protocols for reduced power consumption
• SNMP management with Telnet and SSH access for remote administration
• Automatic configuration inheritance for simplified stack management

The platform supports various management interfaces including web-based configuration, command-line interface, and integration with third-party network management systems, providing flexibility for different operational environments.

Stacking and Aggregation Integration

The ICX6610-48-PE provides exceptional stacking capabilities that enable seamless integration of multiple switches into a single managed entity. New switches automatically inherit the stack’s existing configuration file, eliminating complex setup procedures while ensuring consistent policy enforcement across the entire stack.

The platform’s aggregation layer capabilities include advanced traffic management, redundancy protocols, and comprehensive monitoring features that enable efficient network consolidation. Integration with servers and other network devices is facilitated through standard ethernet protocols and comprehensive hardware compatibility.

At Network Republic, our end-user accounts are covered by a 1-Year Warranty on all hardware—whether New, New Open Box, New Pull, Refurbished, or Refurbished by Manufacturer —from the date of delivery. This warranty covers hardware defects under normal use and allows for repair, replacement, or in-house credit at our discretion.

For resellers and wholesale purchases, we offer a 30-Day Warranty limited strictly to functional issues or defects upon arrival, including dead-on-arrival (DOA) items; it does not apply to problems arising after prolonged use. Resellers are responsible for inspecting and testing products within the 30-day window. This warranty excludes accidental damage, misuse, cosmetic wear, third-party modifications, and software-related issues unrelated to hardware failure. Check out our full warranty policy here.

Software licenses are not covered under the standard return and warranty policies and need to be activated on the hardware within 7 days of receipt. Any issues need to be reported immediately, within 10 days, so we can issue an exchange. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued for software licenses.