Extreme Brocade BR-MLX-40Gx4-M 4-Port 40GbE Module

• 40GbE aggregation for high-capacity enterprise network infrastructure
• Core routing connectivity within MLX and MLXe network environments
• Service-provider aggregation requiring 40GbE optical interfaces
• Data center interconnects using compatible 40GbE QSFP+ optics
• IPv4 routing environments requiring large hardware FIB capacity
• Dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 network infrastructure deployments
• MPLS-enabled carrier and enterprise routing architectures
• OpenFlow-based programmable network infrastructure deployments
• High-bandwidth uplinks between compatible routing platforms
• MLXe chassis expansion where additional 40GbE interfaces are required
• Network modernization using existing MLX/MLXe chassis infrastructure
• 40GbE optical connectivity using SR4 or LR4 QSFP+ optics 

• 4-port 40GbE interface for high-capacity routing deployments
• QSFP+ optics support for flexible 40GbE connectivity
• Layer 2 hardware support for Ethernet-based services
• IPv4 hardware routing support with 512K IPv4 FIB capacity
• IPv6 hardware support for modern IP network deployments
• MPLS hardware support for service-provider networking
• OpenFlow support for programmable network environments
• Designed for Extreme MLX and MLXe routing platforms
• Supports MLXe-4, MLXe-8, MLXe-16 and MLXe-32 chassis
• Requires high-speed switch fabric modules for operation
• Supports QSFP+ SR and LR optical configurations
• Four independent high-speed Ethernet interfaces for aggregation
• Generation 3 module for supported MLX platform configurations
• Front-panel Link/Active indicators simplify port monitoring
• Dedicated module power indicator provides operational visibility

• Brand: Extreme
• Product Family: Brocade MLX Series
• Model: BR-MLX-40Gx4-M
• Product Type: 40GbE Router Interface Module
• Module Type: 4-Port 40GbE Module
• Port Count: 4
• Port Speed: 40GbE per port
• Interface: QSFP+
• Optics Requirement: QSFP+ optics required
• Supported Optics: 40G-QSFP-SR4 and 40G-QSFP-LR4
• Optical Reach: SR4 up to 100 m; LR4 up to 10 km
• Layer Support: Layer 2
• IP Support: IPv4 and IPv6
• MPLS Support: Yes
• OpenFlow Support: Yes
• IPv4 FIB Capacity: Up to 512,000 routes
• Switch Fabric Requirement: High-speed switch fabric modules required
• Supported Chassis: MLXe-4, MLXe-8, MLXe-16, MLXe-32
• Module Generation: Generation 3
• Deployment: MLX/MLXe routing platforms
• Port Monitoring: Link/Active LED indicators
• Module Monitoring: Power LED indicator
• Compatibility: MLXe platforms listed above with required fabric and optics

Why Choose This Product?

• 4 × 40GbE interfaces provide high-speed connectivity for MLX/MLXe deployments.
• QSFP+ support gives network teams access to compatible 40GbE optical connectivity options.
• 512K IPv4 FIB capacity supports large routing tables within supported configurations.
• IPv4 and IPv6 hardware support helps maintain mixed IP network environments.
• MPLS support makes the module suitable for MPLS-enabled routing architectures.
• OpenFlow support provides an option for programmable network control environments.
• Compatibility with four MLXe chassis sizes simplifies platform-specific expansion planning.
• Existing MLX/MLXe infrastructure can be extended without replacing the complete chassis.