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Compact desktop network switch with twelve ports and PoE, matte metal finish

Brocade

Brocade ICX6430-C12 12-Port Managed PoE Network Switch

SKU CH-3K4E-03327 MPN ICX6430-C12

A 12-port managed desktop switch with PoE and 9216-byte jumbo frame support

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Management typeManaged
  • Jumbo frame support9216 bytes
  • Seller noticeRuckus Wireless is now part of Brocade Communications System
  • Key featuresOffers enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-leve
  • Product dimensions10.6 in × 8.4 in × 1.7 in (WxDxH)
  • Managed 12-port switch simplifies enterprise edge networking
  • PoE and PoE+ support powers wireless access points and IP phones
  • 9216-byte jumbo frames boost throughput for large data transfers
  • Stackable 6430 series scales from 12 to 48 ports as demand grows
  • Compact 10.6 x 8.4 x 1.7 in desktop form factor saves rack space

Compact 12-port managed PoE switch

The Brocade ICX6430-C12 is a desktop-format managed switch with twelve ports and Power over Ethernet support. It targets small to medium enterprises, branch offices and distributed campuses that need enterprise-class stackable switching at an entry-level price. The unit delivers managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 features in a compact chassis measuring 10.6 in by 8.4 in by 1.7 in.

Gigabit uplink and stacking constraints

Uplink and stacking connectivity is provided by dual-purpose ports that operate at 1 GbE or 10 GbE, limiting aggregate uplink throughput to the speed of those ports. Jumbo frames are supported up to 9216 bytes, so larger MTU configurations must stay within that ceiling. The switch runs PoE under IEEE 802.3af and PoE+ under 802.3at, so total powered-device draw cannot exceed the per-port and chassis power budgets defined by those standards.

Twelve-port capacity with stackable headroom

With twelve 10/100/1000 Mbps ports the switch comfortably handles edge connectivity for workstations, wireless access points and IP phones in a single rack or desktop location. Stacking multiple ICX 6430 or 6450 units expands port count to 24 or 48 ports while preserving a single management plane. Environments that require more than twelve PoE ports or higher-density 10 GbE uplinks will outgrow this model.

How it compares

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Price $845.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Product lineICX 6430
Model nameICX6430-C12
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Jumbo frame support9216 bytes
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Size & build
Product dimensions10.6 in × 8.4 in × 1.7 in (WxDxH)
Product weight4 lb (1.81 kg)
Shipping weight3.38 kg
Package size305 × 254 × 76 mm
More details
Product formatDesktop

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 12-port model or the 24-port and 48-port versions?

The ICX6430-C12 provides 12 ports; the 24-port and 48-port models in the same series give higher port density for larger deployments.

What does the 9216-byte jumbo frame support mean for my network?

It allows the switch to forward frames up to 9216 bytes, reducing CPU overhead and improving throughput for storage and backup traffic.

Which PoE standard does the switch use and what power does it deliver?

The switch supports IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ on its ports, providing power for IP phones, wireless access points and other PoE devices.

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