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Brocade SLX 9540 24-port rackmount network switch

Brocade

Brocade SLX 9540 24-port 10G network switch

SKU CH-R74Q-2T37F

A 24-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet rackmount switch providing flexible edge connectivity for high-bandwidth networks

  • FormatRackmount
  • Network Management TypeEthernet Switch
  • Uplink PortsNo
  • Uplink InterfaceSFP
  • Primary Ports24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Primary Port Speed10GBase-X 1000Base-X
  • 24-port 10G switch delivers high-density connectivity for demanding workloads
  • 10GBase-X and 1000Base-X primary ports support flexible speed deployment
  • Layer 2 switching provides essential network segmentation and traffic management
  • SFP uplink interface enables versatile fiber or copper uplink options
  • SLX-OS powered platform simplifies operations with software-driven automation

Fixed 24-port 10GbE switch

The Brocade SLX 9540 is a new rack-mount Ethernet switch that provides 24 expansion slots running at 10GBase-X or 1000Base-X speeds. It is aimed at organisations that need dense 10 Gigabit connectivity in a fixed-form-factor platform managed by SLX-OS.

SFP uplink interface limits

Uplink connectivity uses SFP transceivers rather than fixed ports, so reach and media type depend entirely on the modules you install. The switch operates at Layer 2, meaning it does not perform IP routing functions and will require a separate router or Layer 3 device for inter-VLAN traffic.

Rack space and transceiver budget

Verify that your rack has a free 1U slot and that your power infrastructure can supply the switch. You must also source compatible SFP or SFP+ optics for every uplink and any 10GBase-X or 1000Base-X downlink you intend to use, as none are included.

Highlights

  • 24-port 10G switch delivers high-density connectivity for demanding workloads
  • 10GBase-X and 1000Base-X primary ports support flexible speed deployment
  • Layer 2 switching provides essential network segmentation and traffic management
  • SFP uplink interface enables versatile fiber or copper uplink options
  • SLX-OS powered platform simplifies operations with software-driven automation

Specifications

BrandBrocade
SeriesSLX
FormatRackmount
Network Management TypeEthernet Switch
Uplink PortsNo
Uplink InterfaceSFP
Primary Ports24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 10 Gigabit Ethernet 24 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot Gigabit Ethernet
Primary Port Speed10GBase-X 1000Base-X
Uplink SpeedSFP
Layer2

Questions about this item

Which port configuration suits a rack that needs twenty-four 10 GbE links?

The SLX 9540 provides exactly twenty-four 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots, so one unit fills that requirement without extra modules.

What throughput can I expect from each 10GBase-X port under load?

Each port runs at line-rate 10 Gbps full duplex, giving consistent 10 Gbps transmit and receive simultaneously.

Does the SFP uplink interface limit me to a specific transceiver speed?

The uplink accepts standard SFP transceivers, so the practical ceiling is the 1 Gbps rate of the installed 1000Base-X module.

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