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Large silver rack-mount chassis with sixteen vertical slots and dual power supplies

Brocade

Brocade FI-SX1600-AC 16-slot network switch

SKU CH-7DEG-JPEQB MPN FI-SX1600-AC

A 16-slot managed rack-mount chassis with dual switch fabrics, dual AC supplies, two fan trays and 17 blank panels, weighing 196.00 lb

  • Product formatRack-mountable Desktop
  • Management typeManaged
  • Product weight196 lb (88.9 kg)
  • In the boxFastIron SX1600-AC High Performance Intelligent Switch Fan T
  • 16-slot modular chassis scales with network growth
  • Managed operation enables QoS, security and resiliency
  • Two switch fabric modules provide integrated redundancy
  • Dual AC power supplies support continuous uptime
  • Rack-mountable 196.00 lb frame fits standard cabinets

Modular 16-slot chassis

The Brocade FI-SX1600-AC is a managed, rack-mountable chassis that accepts up to sixteen interface modules for large-scale backbone or aggregation deployments. It ships with two switch fabric modules, two AC power supplies, two fan trays, seventeen interface blank panels, six power supply cover panels and an air filter. The platform is built for organisations that need a single managed chassis to consolidate many network connections.

Sustained operation with redundant fabric and power

Dual switch fabric modules and dual AC power supplies operate in parallel so that traffic forwarding and power delivery continue without interruption if one module fails. The two included fan trays provide continuous airflow across the 196.00 lb chassis to maintain thermal stability during extended high-throughput periods. Managed QoS and resiliency features preserve predictable performance when the switch carries heavy, persistent loads.

Verify rack space, power circuits

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 16-slot modular chassis and that the facility provides two suitable AC circuits for the redundant power supplies. Plan the specific interface modules you need, because the chassis arrives with only blank cover panels installed. Ensure your operations team is prepared to manage the device through its managed operating system.

How it compares

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Price $13,039.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Model nameSX1600-AC
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Size & build
Product weight196 lb (88.9 kg)
Shipping weight127.46 kg
Package size800 × 690 × 620 mm
In the box
In the boxFastIron SX1600-AC High Performance Intelligent Switch
Fan Tray
2 x Switch Fabric Module
2 x AC Power Supply
More details
Product formatRack-mountable
Desktop

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from the 16-slot chassis with two fan trays running continuously?

The FastIron SX1600-AC includes two fan trays and an air filter to manage airflow through the 16-slot chassis. The redundant AC power supplies and fabric modules are designed for continuous operation in rack environments.

Which transceivers or line cards do I need to populate the 16 slots before the switch can pass traffic?

The chassis ships with 17 interface blank cover panels and six power supply cover panels. You must add compatible line cards and transceivers for the specific port types and speeds your network requires.

Can I reuse existing Brocade management tools or scripts with this SX1600-AC chassis?

The FastIron SX1600-AC runs the common FastIron operating system, so existing management interfaces, scripts and workflows for other FastIron devices apply directly to this 16-slot platform.

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