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System specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Weight and physical dimensions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power supply specifications (per PSU).............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Power consumption (typical configuration)....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Power consumption (maximum configuration)........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Power consumption (modules).............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Data port specifications (Ethernet).................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Serial port specifications (pinout mini-USB)................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45)......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Serial port specifications (protocol).....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
This document highlights the features and specifications for the Brocade ICX 7450 Switch.
System specifications
System componentDescription
EnclosureStackable up to 12 switches per stack, chassis-mountable in a standard 2 or 4-post rack
Power suppliesDual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies supported with 250 W AC intake or exhaust airflow for non-PoE
switches, and 1000 W AC with intake or exhaust airflow for PoE switches. Shipping bundle has one power supply
and one fan unit.
FansOne dual redundant, hot-swappable fan unit with intake or exhaust airflow
CoolingForced-air cooling; front-to-back or back-to-front
System architectureNonblocking shared memory switch
ICX 7450-24: 24 1-GbE RJ-45 ports, four 10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking
ports, one power supply, and one fan unit
ICX 7450-24P: 24 1-GbE RJ-45 ports (supporting PoE, PoE+, High PoE, PoH), four 10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/
Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking ports, one power supply, and one fan unit
ICX7450-32ZP: 24 1-GbE RJ-45 ports, 8 2.5-GbE RJ-45 ports (supporting PoE, PoE+, High PoE, PoH), four
10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking ports, one power supply, and one fan unit.
ICX 7450-48: 48 1-GbE RJ-45 ports, four 10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking
ports, one power supply, and one fan unit
ICX 7450-48P: 48 1-GbE RJ-45 ports (supporting PoE, PoE+, High PoE, PoH), four 10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/
Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking ports, one power supply, and one fan unit.
ICX 7450-48F: Eight 1-GbE SFP ports, four 10-GbE SFP+ Uplink/Stacking ports, two 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking
ports, one power supply, and one fan unit
System processorsBCM56548 with dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1 GHz
Ethernet
These are standard modules for shipping bundles. For ICX 7450-24/24P/32ZP/48/48P/48F non-bundled switches, expansion
modules need to be ordered separately.
System componentDescriptionMaximum ports supported
40 GbE QSFP+ portsOne 40-GbE QSFP+ stacking or uplink port3 (slot 2-4) for ICX 7450-24/24P
24 1-GbE RJ-45 ports for ICX 7450-24/24P24/48 (slot 1)
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System componentDescriptionMaximum ports supported
48 1-GbE RJ-45 ports for ICX 7450-48/48P
1 GbE SFP front panel ports 48 1-GbE SFP for ICX 7450-48F48 (slot 1)
Ethernet management portOne RJ-45 port with 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating
capability
N/A
LEDs
System componentDescription
Switch status and managementFive LED states to indicate switch status (green and amber)
Three LED states to indicate power supply status (green and amber)
Four LED states for diagnostics (green and amber)
Six LED states to indicate stacking-relates status (green and amber)
Five LED states to indicate module and module power status (green and amber)
Ports28 LED states to indicate the port status (green and amber)
Other
System componentDescription
Serial cableMini-USB to RJ-45
RJ-45 to DB9 adapter1
AC power cord, power clipFor ICX 7450-24-E, 24P-E, 32-ZP, 48-E, 48P-E and 48F-E units
Weight and physical dimensions
With one power supply, one fan assembly, two stacking modules, and one 10-GbE media module.
ModelHeightWidthDepthWeight (with basic
modules)
ICX 7450-244.37 cm
1.72 inches
ICX 7450-24P4.37 cm
1.72 inches
ICX 7450-32ZP4.37 cm
1.72 inches
ICX 7450-484.37 cm
1.72 inches
ICX 7450-48P4.37 cm
1.72 inches
ICX 7450-48F4.37 cm
1.72 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
40.00 cm
17.32 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
39.37 cm
15.50 inches
6.40 kg
14.11 lb
6.90 kg
15.21 lb
7.14 kg
16.05 lb
6.50 kg
14.33 lb
7.10 kg
15.65 lb
6.80 kg
14.99 lb
Fully loaded weight (no
transceivers)
8.57 kg
18.89 lb
9.02 kg
19.89 lb
8.91 kg
19.69 lb
8.74 kg
19.2 lb
9.21 kg
20.30 lb
8.94 kg
19.71 lb
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Environmental requirements
ConditionOperationalNon-operational
Ambient temperature-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
NOTE
Maximum operation temperature of 50 °C
applies to sea level and decreases by 1°C
for every 1000 feet altitude increase per
NEBS rule. If Back-to-Front air flow is
chosen and only a single fan is in service,
maximum operation temperature
decreases by 5°C.
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Altitude (above sea level)0 to 3,048m (10,000 ft)0 to 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
All 1-Gbps and two 10-Gbps ports are linked up, loading with 10% traffic rate, and no PoE load. Two fan FRUs, 4x10GC ports are linked
up, and no stacking module. Fans at nominal speed.
ICX7450-32ZP: 24 1-Gbps ports and eight 2.5-Gbps ports. Slot1: Empty, Slot2: 4x10GF, Slot3: 4x10GF ports are linked UP, loading with
10% traffic rate. Two fans at nominal speed.
Model name (Input
power +/- 5 %)
ICX 7450-2488.5 W
ICX 7450-24P95.3 W
ICX 7450-32ZP120.46 W
ICX 7450-48117.6 W
ICX 7450-48P129.7 W
ICX 7450-48F141.4 W
@100 VAC input@200 VAC input@-48 VDCMinimum number of
power supplies
302 BTU/hr
100.1 W
342 BTU/hr
325 BTU/hr
112.9 W
386 BTU/hr
411.14 BTU/hr
130.57 W
445.65 BTU/hr
402 BTU/hr
129.4 W
451 BTU/hr
443 BTU/hr
128.2 W
438 BTU/hr
420 BTU/hr
152.8 W
522 BTU/hr
87.6 W
299 BTU/hr
99.2 W
339 BTU/hr
94.1 W
321 BTU/hr
111.7 W
381 BTU/hr
118.59 W
404.76 BTU/hr
128.32 W
437.97 BTU/hr
115.9 W
442 BTU/hr
128.4 W
438 BTU/hr
143 W
488 BTU/hr
141.1 W
482 BTU/hr
139.6 W
477 BTU/hr
151.6 W
518 BTU/hr
80.6 W
276 BTU/hr
85.3 W
291 BTU/hr
82.6 W
282 BTU/hr
87.58 W
291 BTU/hr
105.27 W
359.29 BTU/hr
109.31 W
373.08 BTU/hr
107.6 W
367 BTU/hr
115.94 W
396 BTU/hr
115.1 W
393 BTU/hr
118.82 W
406 BTU/hr
129.2 W
441 BTU/hr
132.78 W
474 BTU/hr
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
118.59 W
404.76 BTU/hr
132.71 W
452.95 BTU/hr
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC
Notes
1 PSU
2 PSUs
1 PSU,
no PoE load
2 PSUs,
no PoE load
110.4 W
376.8 BTU/hr
114.31 W
390.15 BTU/hr
1 PSU
2 PSUs
1 PSU,
no PoE load
2 PSUs,
no PoE load
1 PSU
2 PSUs
Power consumption (maximum configuration)
All 1-Gbps and two 10-Gbps ports are linked up, loading with 100% traffic rate, and 100% PoE load. Two fan FRUs, 4x10GC ports are
linked up, and no stacking module. Fans at high speed.
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ICX7450-32ZP: 24 1-Gbps ports and eight 2.5Gbps ports. Slot1: Empty, Slot2: 4x10GF, Slot3: 4x10GF are linked UP, 100% traffic and
PoE load.
Model name (Input
power +/- 5 %)
ICX 7450-24119.7 W
ICX 7450-24P947 W
ICX 7450-32ZP167.1 W
ICX 7450-48154.4 W
ICX 7450-48P998 W
ICX 7450-48F178.3 W
@100 VAC input@200 VAC input@-48 VDCMinimum number of
409 BTU/hr
134.9 W
461 BTU/hr
3232 BTU/hr
1402 W
4785 BTU/hr
570.33 BTU/hr
1853.08 W
6324.71 BTU/hr
527 BTU/hr
168.8 W
576 BTU/hr
3406 BTU/hr
1809 W
6174 BTU/hr
609 BTU/hr
196.4 W
670 BTU/hr
118.5 W
405 BTU/hr
133 W
454 BTU/hr
919 W
3137 BTU/hr
1374 W
4690 BTU/hr
164.06 W
559.95 BTU/hr
1763.55 W
6019.14 BTU/hr
151.8 W
518 BTU/hr
167.4 W
572 BTU/hr
958 W
3270 BTU/hr
1769 W
6038 BTU/hr
175.7 W
606 BTU/hr
194.1 W
663 BTU/hr
113.8 W
388 BTU/hr
125.24 W
428 BTU/hr
387.2 W
1322 BTU/hr
669.06 W
2284 BTU/hr
145.98 W
498.24 BTU/hr
698.79 W
2385.03 BTU/hr
146.1 W
499 BTU/hr
156.68 W
535 BTU/hr
421.4 W
1438 BTU/hr
704.12 W
2403 BTU/hr
167.1 W
570 BTU/hr
177.64 W
606 BTU/hr
power supplies
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
2 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
2 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 1000 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
1 x 250 W AC
1 x 510 W DC or 2 x
510 W DC
Notes
1 PSU
2 PSUs
1 PSU
2 PSUs required for
PoE loading
1 PSU
2 PSUs required for
PoE loading
1 PSU
2 PSUs
1 PSU
2 PSUs required for
PoE loading
1 PSU
2 PSUs
Power consumption (modules)
Module nameModule descriptionPower consumption
ICX7400-4X1GF4-port 1 GbE SFP expansion moduleTypical = 5.40 W
ICX7400-4X10GF4-port 1/10 GbE SFP+ expansion moduleTypical = 12.96 W
Maximum = 15.72 W
ICX7400-4X10GC4-port 1/10 GbE copper expansion moduleTypical = 18.72 W
Maximum = 20.76 W
ICX7400-1X40GQ1-port 40 GbE QSFP+ data uplink/stacking moduleTypical = 5.64 W
Maximum = 7.38 W
ICX-FAN10-EPower supply exhaust airflow fan (two fans required if two power supplies
are used)
ICX-FAN10-IPower supply intake airflow fan (two fans required if two power supplies
are used)
Typical = 4.68 W
Maximum = 16.68 W
Typical = 4.68 W
Maximum = 16.68 W
Data port specifications (Ethernet)
This table lists the ports for switch bundles. Other port combinations can be used for non-bundled switches. All the switches also
support 10/100M on 1GbE ports. -32ZP supports 100M at 2.5 GbE ports.
ModelPort typeNumber (in
module)
ICX 7450-2440 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
1 GbE24 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports
ICX 7450-24P40 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
1 GbE24 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports with PoE support
ICX 7450-32ZP40 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
2.5 GbE8 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports with PoE support
1 GbE24 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports with PoE support
ICX 7450-4840 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
Description
QSFP+ stacking ports, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or direct
attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers
QSFP+ stacking ports, 40 Gbps, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or
direct attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers
QSFP+ stacking ports, 40 Gbps, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or
direct attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers
QSFP+ stacking ports, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or direct
attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers
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ModelPort typeNumber (in
module)
1 GbE48 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports
ICX 7450-48P40 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
1 GbE48 (slot 1)RJ-45 ports with PoE support
ICX 7450-48-F40 GbE2
(ICX7400-1X40G
Q)
10 GbE4
(ICX7400-4X10G
C)
1 GbE48 (slot 1)SFP ports, compatible with 100Base-FX IR or LR SFP optic for SMF, 100Base-FX
Description
QSFP+ stacking ports, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or direct
attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers
QSFP+ stacking ports, compatible with LR4 or SR4 optical transceivers, or direct
attached copper cable
SFP+ uplink ports, compatible with ER, LR, LRM, SR, ZR or USR optical transceivers