Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide 3
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Software features
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Software features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device and the
type of management module that is installed in the chassis. Refer to the FastIron Configuration
Guide for a complete list of software features supported on your device.
POE applications
Brocade’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE provide Power over Ethernet, compliant with
the standards described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering in-line power. The 802.3af
specification defines the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure,
enabling multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services,
such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology
devices.
POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered
devices. With power sourcing devices, such as Brocade’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with
POE, power is consolidated and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and
resiliency of the network. Because POE can provide power over Ethernet cable, power is
continuous, even in the event of a power failure.
For POE port density, refer to “POE port density” on page 2.
For more information about POE and how to configure it, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.
Support for IPv6 modules
The FastIron X Series chassis devices support IPv6 management and interface modules.
For details about IPv6 modules, refer to the following sections in this chapter:
• “IPv6 hardware support guidelines”
• “FSX management modules” on page 14
• “FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules” on page 18
• “Interface modules” on page 23
IPv6 hardware support guidelines
Note the following guidelines and restrictions with IPv6 Management and Interface modules:
TABLE 3 FastIron product family support configurations
Device Standard Premium (PREM) Power over Ethernet
(POE)
FSX Yes Yes Yes
FSX 800 Yes Yes Yes
FSX 1600 Yes Yes Yes
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