Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Hardware Installation Guide

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Router modules
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Depending on your router model, you can install up to 32 single-slot interface modules, or 16
double-slot interface modules.
Interface modules are hot-swappable, which means you can remove and replace them without
powering down the system.
NOTE
For the latest and most up to date information on modules supported on MLX and XMR chassis, log
in to www.mybrocade.com and access the TECH NOTE: BROCADE MLX SERIES MODULE SUPPORT
document.
NOTE
Specific information regarding RAD optics configuration on the Brocade MLX Series and NetIron
XMR platforms has been documented in the RAD optics Solutions test report. Please work with your
account team to gain access to the document.
100xGbE 2-port interface module
The 100xGbE 2-port interface module is supported on all Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR
routers. This interface module has two 100 Gbps CFP optics ports, 2 Gbps memory, an internal
flash of 32MB for local storage of CPU images, and 64MB for local storage of FPGA images. The
100xGbE 2-port interface module supports 1.5 GB buffering per port.
NI-XMR-1GX20-SFP 20 NetIron XMR Series 20-port FE/GE (100/1000) module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLS
hardware support - requires SFP optics. Note: Copper SFPs are supported at
1000Mbps only
NI-MLX-1GX20-GC 20 NetIron MLX Series 20-port 10/100/1000 copper module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support
NI-XMR-1Gx20-GC 20 NetIron XMR Series 20-port 10/100/1000 copper module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support
BR-MLX-1GCX24-X 24 XMR/MLXE 24-port 10/100/1000 Copper (RJ-45) Module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Supports 1M IPv4 routes in FIB.
BR-MLX-1GCX24-X-ML 24 MLX/MLXE 24-port 10/100/1000 Copper (RJ-45) Module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Supports 512K IPv4 routes in FIB. License
Upgradable to “X” scalability (1M IPv4 routes in FIB).
BR-MLX-1GFx24-X 24 XMR/MLXE 24-port 1-GbE Fiber (SFP) Module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware
support. Supports 1M IPv4 routes in FIB.
BR-MLX-1GFX24-X-ML 24 MLX/MLXE 24-port 1-GbE Fiber (SFP) Module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware
support. Supports 512K IPv4 routes in FIB. License Upgradable to “X”
scalability (1M IPv4 routes in FIB).
BR-MLX-10GX24-DM 24 MLXe 24-port 10-GbE Module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support -
requires SFPP optics. Bandwidth up to 200Gbps per module. Supports 256K
IPv4 routes.
NI-MLX-1GX48-T-A 48 NetIron MLX Series 48-port 10/100/1000Base-T, MRJ21 module with
IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support. Requires high speed fans
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A on MLX-16.
TABLE 3 Interface modules for all Brocade MLX Series and NetIron XMR routers (Continued) (Continued)
SKU Ports Description

Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	MLX Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English