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Brocade FastIron Edge X-Series Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1002499-02
Product Overview
Software features
Software features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device. When first shipped, Standard and POE devices
support full Layer 2 and base Layer 3 Switching. Premium (PREM) devices support full Layer 2 Switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol
routing. All FESX devices can be upgraded to premium models, meaning all models can support full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing. All
PREM6
models are premium devices that support full Layer 2 switching and full Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 multiprotocol routing when
shipped from the factory.
For a complete list of software features supported on the FESX, refer to the <Italic>FastIron Configuration Guide.
POE applications
Devices that provide Power over Ethernet are compliant with the standards described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering
in-line power. The 802.3af specification defines the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling
multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access points,
IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.
POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered devices. With power sourcing devices,
power is consolidated and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and resiliency of the network. Because POE can
provide power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous, even in the event of a power failure.
IPv6 support
FESX IPv6 (FESX6) compact models support the 128-bit addressing format and full Layer 2 and base Layer 3 switching.
The following IPv6 premium models provide support for full Layer 3 IPv6 and IPv4 routing protocols, as well as IPv6 host and
management features:
•
FESX624E-PREM6
•
FESX624HFE-PREM6
•
FESX648E-PREM6
The following IPv6 models can be upgraded to support either IPv4 routing only or IPv6 and IPv4 routing. For more information, refer to
the chapter “Software-based Licensing” in the <Italic>FastIron Configuration Guide.
•
FESX624
•
FESX624HF
•
FESX648
IPv4 Devices
FESX424
X
X
X
FESX424HF
X
X
FESX448
X
X
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For details about these IPv6 devices, refer to
TABLE 1
FastIron product family supported configurations
Device
Standard
PREM (Premium)
P (POE)