Brocade MLX 2-Port 100 GbE Module0 pages

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DATA SHEET

BROCADE
MLX 2-PORT
100 GBE MODULE

HIGHPERFORMANCE
ROUTING
HIGHLIGHTS
•tHelps transform network infrastructures
to support rapid traffic growth and deliver
new, differentiated services
•tDelivers 400 Gbps of throughput per slot
with full Layer 2, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-Protocol
Label Switching (MPLS), and OpenFlow
performance
•tProvides unmatched scalability with
32 wire-speed 100 GbE ports in a
single chassis
•tAggregates up to 64 100 GbE links in a
LAG while supporting up to 6.4 Tbps of
capacity in a single trunk
•tDelivers integrated support for OpenFlow
in hardware, enabling Software-Defined
Networking (SDN) for increased agility
and programmatic control of the network
•tProvides deployment flexibility by
supporting a wide range of 100 GbE
optical transceivers
•tProvides a scalable and cost-effective
solution for next-generation service
provider networks, virtualized data centers,
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
networks, and large distributed enterprises

Terabit Networking Provides
Scalability with Unparalleled
Speed and Value
Networks today are straining to support
unprecedented levels of traffic due to
high-bandwidth demands for on-demand
personalized content. Leading-edge services
such as high-definition video streaming,
mobile broadband, and cloud services have
significantly altered network traffic behavior.
Instead of localized flows with occasional
bursts, traffic flows are more collaborative
over geographical distances and last longer.
These new traffic patterns not only consume
enormous amounts of network capacity, but
they also add a greater degree of complexity
to network operations. Additionally, as
many organizations look to transform their
businesses and networks to offer IT services
via the cloud, the need for networks to be
cloud-optimized and cloud-ready is pressing.
As a result, today’s network planners are
seeking solutions that provide the right mix

of scalability, performance, and operational
simplicity. High-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet
(GbE) can meet rising commodity traffic
demands while helping organizations
maximize revenue and reduce costs.
Brocade delivers 100 GbE on its flagship
routing platform: the Brocade® MLX® Series.
The Brocade MLX 2-port 100 GbE module
provides industry-leading performance and
scalability, enabling networks under extreme
pressure—such as next-generation service
provider networks, virtualized data centers,
High-Performance Computing (HPC) networks,
and large distributed enterprises—to support
increasing application traffic. Each 100 GbE
module delivers 400 Gbps of throughput
per module without compromising the
performance of features such as Layer 2,
IPv4, IPv6, and Multi-Protocol Label Switching
(MPLS). This high-capacity module uses less