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Silver 1U rackmount switch with 24 front ports

Brocade

Brocade FWS624Product FastIron 24 port Layer 3 network switch

SKU CH-W7WA-32NVV MPN FWS624Product

A 24-port Layer 3 switch with 20 Fast Ethernet and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 SFP expansion slots

  • Switch TypeSwitch Type
  • Layer 3 routing for intelligent edge networks
  • 24 network ports connect multiple devices
  • 20 Fast Ethernet ports for standard connectivity
  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed links
  • 4 SFP expansion slots enable fibre uplinks

Layer 3 Switch for SMB Edge

The Brocade FastIron FWS624 is a one rack unit Layer 2/Layer 3 switch built for small and medium businesses, branch offices, and distributed enterprises. It delivers enterprise-class intelligence at the network edge without compromising performance or reliability. The unit provides 24 network ports in a compact form factor suitable for standard rack installations.

Upgrade from Unmanaged Edge Switches

This switch replaces basic unmanaged or Layer 2 only devices when IP routing, VLAN segmentation, or QoS policies become necessary. The jump is worth it when the network requires Layer 3 forwarding between subnets or advanced security features for converged voice and data traffic. It supports environments where changing business needs demand intelligent edge control.

Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Uplink Limits

Twenty ports operate at 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet speeds, which caps desktop throughput at 100 Mbps per connection. Four fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports and four SFP expansion slots provide 1000 Mbps uplink capacity for server links or switch stacking. The shared SFP design means the four copper Gigabit ports and four SFP slots cannot all be active simultaneously.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 routing for intelligent edge networks
  • 24 network ports connect multiple devices
  • 20 Fast Ethernet ports for standard connectivity
  • 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed links
  • 4 SFP expansion slots enable fibre uplinks

Specifications

BrandBrocade
Switch TypeSwitch Type

Questions about this item

What rack space does the 1RU FastIron FWS624 Workgroup Switch occupy?

The switch is a complete line of one rack unit enterprise-class Layer 2/Layer 3 switches, so it occupies a single rack unit in a standard rack.

How are the four SFP expansion slots used, and what common mistake should be avoided?

The four SFP slots are shared with the four Gigabit Ethernet network ports; inserting an SFP transceiver disables the corresponding fixed copper port, which is the step people often miss.

When will the internal fan assembly need replacement in the FWS624?

The internal fan assembly is a field-replaceable unit; plan to swap it when airflow noise increases or the chassis temperature alarm triggers, typically after several years of continuous operation.

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