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84 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Reference Manual
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System architecture
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System architecture
Table 21 describes the system architecture of the Brocade VDX 8770-4.
System size and weight
The weight of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 can vary considerably depending on the combination of
modules installed. Use Table 22 and Table 23 to determine the weight of the Brocade VDX 8770-4
with your combination of modules.
TABLE 21 System architecture
Feature Description
Ethernet Ports Up to 192 ports.
Control Processor Redundant (active/standby) management modules.
Scalability Full fabric architecture (Refer to the current Network OS Release Notes for the most
up-to-date information.)
Brocade ISLs and
Brocade Trunking
Interfaces (line card ports) automatically come up as Fabric inter-switch links (Fabric
ISLs) in VCS mode. If ISL formation fails, the interfaces come up as edge ports.
Trunk groups of up to eight ports are supported on the 48x10 GbE line card and groups
of up to 16 ports are supported on the 48x10G-T line card.
Media types 1 GbE optical
1 GbE copper SFP
10 GbE optical
10 G twinax copper
10Base-T copper
40 GbE optical
100 GbE CFP2 (SR10 or LR4) optical
TABLE 22 System size and weight
System Size or weight
Width 43.74 cm (17.22 in.)
Height 34.70 cm (13.66 in.)/8U
40.0 cm (15.75 in./10U) with VDX 8770-4
Four-Post Flush and Recessed Mount
Intake Air Duct Rack Kit
Depth 60.96 cm (24 in.)
66.04 cm (26 in.) with fans