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Silver rectangular desktop network switch with twenty-four RJ-45 ports and four SFP+ uplink slots

Brocade

Brocade ICX6450-24-A network switch 24-port 1G 4 SFP+ uplink/stacking

SKU CH-P5BW-ZTN43 MPN ICX6450-24-A

Managed 24-port Gigabit switch with four SFP+ uplink and stacking ports

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ-45 ports: 24 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports (
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Managed Layer 2/3 switching for secure network control
  • 24 RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps for dense copper connectivity
  • Four SFP+ uplink/stacking ports enable 1/10 GbE aggregation
  • Optional 2-port 10 GbE licence unlocks higher uplink speeds
  • Desktop form factor fits rack or bench deployment

Purpose-built managed switch

The Brocade ICX 6450 series delivers 24 RJ-45 ports running at 10/100/1000 Mbps for wired endpoints. Four SFP/SFP+ uplink or stacking ports support 1 GbE or 10 GbE with an optional two-port licence upgrade. The desktop form factor suits branch offices or lab racks needing full Layer 2 and Layer 3 management.

Sustained-load behaviour

Managed switching hardware maintains wire-speed forwarding across all 24 copper ports while uplinks carry aggregated traffic to the core. The optional 10 GbE licence lifts each SFP+ port from 1 GbE to 10 GbE without a reboot, keeping latency predictable during backups or VM migrations. Stacking links let multiple units share a single control plane for simpler operations.

Pre-deployment checks

Verify that your patch panels and cabling support the 10/100/1000 Mbps copper speeds required by the 24 primary ports. Confirm SFP or SFP+ transceiver compatibility for the four uplink slots before ordering optics. Ensure the management interface matches your existing monitoring tools and that power outlets suit a desktop-form-factor chassis.

How it compares

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Price $2,244.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Product lineICX 6450
Model nameICX6450-24-A
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Main ports10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ-45 ports: 24
1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports (uplink/stacking): 4 (Optional 2-port license)
Size & build
Shipping weight5.63 kg
Package size555 × 370 × 180 mm
More details
Product formatDesktop

Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the ICX6450-24-A get when running 24 RJ-45 ports and four SFP+ uplinks continuously?

The switch is a managed desktop unit with 24 RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps and four SFP+ uplink/stacking ports; power draw and thermal output scale with the number of active links and licensed 10 GbE ports.

What cabling and modules must I already have to use the 24 RJ-45 ports and the four SFP+ uplink/stacking ports?

You need Cat5e or better copper patch cables for the 24 RJ-45 ports and compatible SFP or SFP+ transceivers with matching fibre or direct-attach cables for the four uplink/stacking ports.

Will the ICX6450-24-A interoperate with my older 10/100 Mbps switches and 1 GbE SFP modules on the same network?

Yes, the 24 RJ-45 ports auto-negotiate down to 10 or 100 Mbps, and the four SFP+ ports accept 1 GbE SFP modules as well as 10 GbE SFP+ optics for mixed-speed uplinks.

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