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Silver 1U rackmount switch with 32 SFP+ and 4 QSFP+ ports

Brocade

Brocade ICX6650-32-ADV network switch 32-port 10G SFP+ 40G QSFP+ Layer 3 managed rackmount

SKU CH-QWBS-1RDMJ MPN ICX6650-32-ADV

32-port 10G SFP+ Layer 3 managed switch with 40G QSFP+ uplinks and 1600 Gbps throughput

  • FormatRackmount
  • Network Management TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • Uplink PortsYes
  • Uplink InterfaceSFP
  • Primary Ports32 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Primary Port Speed10GBase-X
  • Layer 3 managed switching for advanced routing control
  • 32 SFP+ ports delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks with Ports on Demand licensing
  • 1600 Gbps throughput and 1190 Mpps forwarding performance
  • 1100 ns port-to-port latency for responsive data centre traffic

Compact 10G ToR Switch

The Brocade ICX6650-32-ADV is a 1U rackmount Layer 3 managed switch built for data-centre top-of-rack and campus aggregation roles. It provides 32 ports of 1/10G SFP+ connectivity with additional 40G QSFP+ uplinks available through Ports on Demand licensing.

Pay-as-you-grow Port Licensing

Fixed-port 10G switches force a full replacement when uplink or density needs change. The PoD model lets you activate 24 extra SFP+ ports, four 40G QSFP+ ports and two breakout 40G QSFP+ ports without hardware swaps, making the jump worthwhile when growth is unpredictable.

Stackable 1U Build

The unit fits a single rack unit and supports stacking for simplified management across multiple switches. It delivers 1600 Gbps throughput, 1190 Mpps forwarding and 1100 ns latency while supporting 4096 VLANs and 2000 ACL entries. Buyers needing fixed 40G density without licensing steps or deeper buffer architectures should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 managed switching for advanced routing control
  • 32 SFP+ ports delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks with Ports on Demand licensing
  • 1600 Gbps throughput and 1190 Mpps forwarding performance
  • 1100 ns port-to-port latency for responsive data centre traffic

Specifications

BrandBrocade
ModelICX6650-32-ADV
FormatRackmount
Network Management TypeLayer 3 Switch
Uplink PortsYes
Uplink InterfaceSFP
Primary Ports32 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Primary Port Speed10GBase-X
Uplink SpeedSFP
Shipping weight11.34 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What rack space does the ICX6650-32-ADV occupy?

The switch is a 1U rack-mountable enclosure, so it fits in a single rack unit of a standard 19-inch cabinet.

How are the Ports on Demand licences applied, and what step is often missed?

Licences are installed through the management interface to activate the 40G QSFP+ and additional SFP+ ports; the step often missed is rebooting the stack after the licence is applied so the new ports become operational.

Which components will need replacement over the life of the switch?

The internal fan modules and hot-swap power supplies are the field-replaceable units that typically require replacement after extended operation.

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