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Silver rack-mount network switch with 48 front ports

Brocade

Brocade ICX7450-48F-E 48-port network switch

SKU CH-22BX-TQA4B MPN ICX7450-48F-E

A managed, rack-mountable switch with 48 ports supporting 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X speeds

  • Product formatRack-mountable
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main port speed1000Base-X 10GBase-X 40GBase-X
  • Product weight14.99 lb (6.8 kg)
  • Managed Layer 3 switching for enterprise control
  • 48 SFP+ ports support 1 GbE, 10 GbE and 40 GbE uplinks
  • Rack-mountable 1U design fits standard cabinets
  • Lightweight 14.99 lb chassis eases installation
  • Brocade ICX 7450 series reliability for critical networks

48-port managed Layer 3 switch

The Brocade ICX7450-48F-E is a rack-mountable managed switch with 48 ports supporting 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X speeds. It provides Layer 3 routing capability for enterprise networks. The unit weighs 14.99 lb and was first listed by the manufacturer in 2026.

Suited for fibre uplinks and aggregation

This switch suits networks that need managed Layer 3 features across 48 fibre ports with mixed 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps interfaces. It is not for buyers who require copper RJ45 connectivity, Power over Ethernet or unmanaged plug-and-play operation.

48 fibre ports at 1000Base-X 10GBase-X 40GBase-X

The single specification that decides fit is the 48-port fibre interface running 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X. Confirm your cabling and transceiver plan matches these speeds before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $5,381.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Product lineICX 7450
Model nameICX 7450-48F-E
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed1000Base-X
10GBase-X
40GBase-X
Size & build
Product weight14.99 lb (6.8 kg)
Shipping weight8.17 kg
Package size570 × 530 × 160 mm
More details
Product formatRack-mountable

Questions about this item

How many SFP+ ports can carry traffic before the 40G uplinks become the bottleneck?

The switch provides 48 SFP+ ports at 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X uplinks, so sustained loads above 40 Gbit/s on the uplinks will limit aggregate throughput.

What is the acoustic and thermal profile when all 48 ports run at line rate continuously?

The 14.99 lb rack-mount chassis uses internal fans sized for full 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X loads; expect data-centre noise levels and heat output proportional to 48 active 10G ports.

Which transceivers and cables must I supply to activate the 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X ports?

You need SFP+ modules for 10GBase-X links and QSFP+ modules for 40GBase-X uplinks, plus matching fibre or direct-attach cables for each port you intend to use.

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