Transceivers and Cables Supported for Brocade ICX 7750 Switch
Oct 10, 20181 min read
For today’s enterprise campus and data center networks, the network core and aggregation layers are upgrading from 10 GbE to 40 GbE. Many applications including High-Definition (HD) video, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) are adopted to increase the demand for higher bandwidth access networks. Therefore, Brocade has launched the ICX 7750 switch as a cost-effective and high-performance solution. This article will introduce the basic information about Brocade ICX 7750 switch and provide compatible transceiver and cable solutions for the device.
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Brocade ICX 7750 Switch Overview
Brocade ICX 7750 is a fixed-port, high-density switch for 10/40 GbE networks. Designed for enterprise campus and data center environments, Brocade ICX 7750 is available with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan units in a 1U form factor. The switch can also be stacked together in a linear or ring topology. The stack ports for the uplink and downlink connections should be on the same module. Each stack is able to accommodate up to 12 switches providing the maximum stacking bandwidth of 5.76 Tbps. The distance between two staked switches relies on the type of QSFP link, and its maximum length can reach up to 10 km.
Three Configurations of Brocade ICX 7750 Switch
Brocade ICX 7750 switch has three different modules. They are Brocade ICX 7750-48F, Brocade ICX 7750-48C and Brocade ICX 7750-26Q. Each type has a distinctive front port structure. However, they also have some places in common. All three configurations offer two slots for load-sharing, redundant power supplies, four fan slots, one RJ-45 network management port, one mini USB serial management port, and one USB storage port. Here will present the three types one by one.
Brocade ICX 7750-48F (shown in the following figure) features 48×10 GbE SFP+ ports and 6×40 GbE QSFP+ ports that can be split into 24×10 GbE SFP+ ports.
We can see from the following picture that Brocade ICX 7750-48C has 48x10GBASE-T ports and 6×40 GbE QSFP+ ports. Likewise, the QSFP+ ports can also be split into 24×10 GbE SFP+ ports.
The last type is Brocade ICX 7750-26Q (shown in the following figure) constructed with a very different structure from the previous two modules. It offers 26×40 GbE QSFP+ ports that can be split into as many as 104×10 GbE SFP+ ports.
Brocade ICX 7750 Application Areas
Brocade ICX 7750 is usually applied to three key areas. First is for the campus aggregation in enterprise networks. The market-leading 10/40 GbE density, high availability, layer 2 and layer 3 features of Brocade ICX 7750 make it an optimal solution for campus aggregation.
Second application is for the data center ToR (top of rack) server connectivity. It is fit for server racks and only consumes one rack unit. The Brocade ICX 7750 is able to connect to the data center middle-of-row or end-of-row aggregation chassis with either 10 GbE or 40 GbE.
Third is for 10 GbE aggregation in data center. When most servers are 1 GbE-capable, the compact Brocade ICX 7750 switch is an ideal solution for cost-effective 10 GbE aggregation using the 10 GbE links to connect Brocade ICX ToR switches at the edge of network.
Supported Transceivers and Cables
Here are some transceivers and cables supported for Brocade ICX 7750 switch in 1 GbE, 10 GbE and 40 GbE networks. Using the correct optics will benefit the network performance.
SFP Modules
ID# | Description | Interface | Cable Type |
Brocade E1MG-SX-OM Compatible 1000BASE-SX SFP 850nm 550m DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | MMF | |
Brocade E1MG-LX-OM Compatible 1000BASE-LX SFP 1310nm 10km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | MMF/SMF | |
Brocade E1MG-LHA-OM-T Compatible 1000BASE-LHA SFP 1550nm 70km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | SMF | |
Brocade E1MG-BXD Compatible 1000BASE-BX-D BiDi SFP 1490nm-TX/1310nm-RX 10km DOM Transceiver | LC simplex | SMF | |
Brocade E1MG-BXU Compatible 1000BASE-BX-U BiDi SFP 1310nm-TX/1490nm-RX 10km DOM Transceiver | LC simplex | SMF | |
Brocade E1MG-TX Compatible 1000BASE-T SFP Copper RJ45 100m Transceiver | RJ45 | Cat 5 |
10G SFP+ Modules
ID# | Description | Interface | Cable Type |
Brocade 10G-SFPP-USR Compatible 10GBASE-USR SFP+ 850nm 100m DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | MMF | |
Brocade 10G-SFPP-SR Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | MMF | |
Brocade 10G-SFPP-LR Compatible 10GBASE-LR SFP+ 1310nm 10km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | SMF | |
Brocade 10G-SFPP-ER Compatible 10GBASE SFP+ 1550nm 40km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | SMF | |
Brocade 10G-SFPP-ZR Compatible 10GBASE SFP+ 1550nm 80km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | SMF |
40G QSFP+ Modules
ID# | Description | Interface | Cable Type |
Brocade 40G-QSFP-SR4 Compatible 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ 850nm 150m MTP/MPO DOM Transceiver | MTP/MPO | MMF | |
Brocade 40G-QSFP-SR4-INT Compatible 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ 850nm 150m MTP/MPO DOM Transceiver | MTP/MPO | MMF | |
Brocade 40G-QSFP-ESR4 Compatible 40GBASE-ESR4 QSFP+ 850nm 400m MTP/MPO DOM Transceiver | MTP/MPO | MMF | |
Brocade 40G-QSFP-LR4 Compatible 40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ 1310nm 10km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | SMF | |
Brocade 40G-QSFP-LM4 Compatible 40GBASE-LM4 QSFP+ 1310nm 2km DOM Transceiver | LC duplex | MMF/SMF |
10G SFP+ Cables
ID# | Description |
1m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0101 Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
2m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0201 Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
2.5m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-02.5 Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
3m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0301 Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
5m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0501 Compatible 10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
1m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0101 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
3m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0301 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
5m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0501 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
7m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-0701 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable | |
10m Brocade 10G-SFPP-TWX-1001 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable |
40G QSFP+ Cables
ID# | Description |
0.5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-00501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
1m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0101 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
2m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0201 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
3m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0301 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
4m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0401 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
6m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0601 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
7m Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-0701 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
0.5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0105 Compatible QSFP+ to 4SFP+ Passive Breakout Copper Cable | |
1m Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0101 Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper | |
2m Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0201 Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper | |
3m Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0301 Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper | |
5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper | |
1m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0101 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
3m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0301 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
7m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0701 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
10m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-1001 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Direct Attach Copper Cable | |
1m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0101 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
2m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0201 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
3m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0301 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
5m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
7m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0701 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
10m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-1001 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
15m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-1501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
20m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-2001 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
25m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-2501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
30m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-3001 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable | |
50m Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-5001 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable |
Conclusion
Brocade ICX 7750 switch is suitable for 10 GbE and 40 GbE campus aggregation and core layers, as well as ToR deployments in data centers. FS.com provides a series of transceivers and cables fully compatible to the Brocade ICX 7750 switch. If you are looking for the high-quality and cost-effective optic assemblies, please visit www.fs.com or contact us via sales@fs.com for more details.