Townsend Networks

We Sell Used Cisco WS-C6509-E

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:41:21 +0000

For over 10 years, Townsend Networks has been growing it’s business by supplying organizations of all stripes with quality used Cisco hardware. Most of our used Cisco is purchased from leasing firms or enterprise customers who are upgrading their network or winding it down.

We currently stock, CISCO 7600, 6500-E, 4500-E, WS-SUP720-3BXL, RSP720-3CXL-GE, 7600-ES+20G3C, 7600-ES20-10G3C, WS-C3750E and many more models.

For a quote on used Cisco or to send a list of used hardware for sale, please email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com and we’ll get back to you immediately.

USED CISCO7609-S We buy and sell Used Cisco

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:31:27 +0000

Townsend Networks sells used Cisco routers worlwide. We also buy used Cisco routers. Townsend Networks aims to be your long-term partner for the sale of used Cisco hardware. We pay cash for your excess data networking hardware.

If you have a list of equipment to sell, please email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com. One of our asset recovery reps will call you back in very short order.

If you would like a quote to buy used Cisco routers, such as the CISCO 7609-S, WS-C6509-E or other models, please call us at 415-230-7833.

Brocade BR-MLXE-8-AC – NEW STOCK – We Buy Used Brocade

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:28:09 +0000

32 ports of 10GbE

Townsend Networks, the world’s largest reseller of used Brocade equipment, has new stock of Brocade BR-MLXE-8-AC. The MLXE represents Brocade’s latest router platform which combines the previous MLX and XMR into a single unit. These units feature the updated High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules.

Custom configurations are available including, NI-MLX-10GX8-M, BR-MLX-1GFx24-X and more. Units can run either the MLX or XMR management modules.

For more information or a quote, please call 415-230-7833 or email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com

NI-MLX-10GX8-M – Brocade 8-Port 10GbE Module for MLX at Townsend Networks

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:39:10 +0000

If you’re looking for higher 10GbE port desity in your Brocade MLX router, Townsend Networks has the solution for you. Brocade is now offering 8-port modules for the MLX/XMR routers. We currently have stock of two (refurbished) varieties of this card. **Both of these modules require the new high-speed switch fabric modules (NI-X-4-HSF)

NI-MLX-10GX8-D – This module module with IPv4/IPv6 hardware support – requires SFPP optics. Supports 256K IPv4 routes in FIB. Doesn’t support MPLS

NI-MLX-10GX8-M – This module with IPv4/IPv6/MPLS hardware support – requires SFPP optics. Supports 512K IPv4 routes in FIB

Please contact Townsend Networks at or 415-230-7833 for any questions or to see a quote for refurbished modules.

Townsend Networks has BR-MLXE-4-AC & BR-MLXE-8-AC In stock

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:26:18 +0000

Many of our customers are preparing to upgrade their Brocade MLX routers to the current MLXe to leverage tremendous performance gains and the flexibility of blending MLX and XMR modules in the same box. Townsend Networks has stock of the BR-MLXE-4-AC and BR-MLXE-8-AC along with associated modules.

Also, we have the BR-MLX-1GFx24-X (XMR/MLXE 24-port 1-GbE (X) Fiber (SFP) Module. Supports 1M IPv4 routes in FIB) which offers higher port density and much-improved forwarding rates over the previous model.

If you would like any information regarding Brocade products, or have questions about specs, pricing, etc., please email us at or call 415-230-7833

Townsend Tip: Are Brocade MLX and XMR Modules Interchangeable?

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:28:18 +0000

At Townsend Networks, we often hear customers ask about interoperability between the NI-MLX and the more robust NI-XMR routers. While both units run the Netiron code, look identical, and function virtually the same, sadly one cannot utilize MLX modules in the XMR and visa versa, at least not without some serious limitations.
See, the XMR modules possess more DRAM and CAM than sister MLX modules; they need to in order to support 1M routes versus 512K for the MLX router. As such if you put an MLX module into the XMR, it effectively dumbs the entire router down to an MLX. Same for putting an XMR module into the MLX, that module is reduced to an MLX card.
Good news regarding the MLXe, however. It will support both the MLX and XMR modules, but this assumes that all modules are like-kind in a given chassis – no mixing XMR/MLX blades. Confused yet?

For a quote on any refurbished NI-MLX or NI-XMR routers, please call 415-230-7833 or send us an email at sales@townsendnetworks.com

Brocade VDX 6720 Switches – What’s so great?

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:50:58 +0000

Brocade wasn’t messing around when they launched the VDX Series Datacenter Switch in 2010.
This new family of 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches garnered the manufacturer a “Most Important Enterprise IT Product for 2010” award.

From our customer: If you are looking for a 10GB switch that can scale out to 16 ports or higher and all you need it for is L2, then the new VDX 6720-24 or 6720-60 can work for you. It is capable of doing either 1 or 10GB, transmitting at line rates. These switches are very easy to expand should the need arise.

While they may not “stack” like the FCX, as for sheer port count and scalability (up to 600 1 or 10GB ports), it can not be beat.

For more information or to recieve a formal quote, please email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com or call 415-230-7833

News on FGS648P, FGS648P-POE, FGS648P-STK

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:15:17 +0000

Townsend Networks, the leading supplier of refurbished Foundry Networks and Brocade in the world has fresh stock on FastIron GS-STK Series Switches.
Whether you’re after Layer 2, Base Layer 3 and Edge Layer 3 (EdgePREM) these PoE capable switches are available in a variety of flavors, including 24 and 48-port 10/100/1000 with 10GbE uplink option, single or dual power, and stacking capable.

All of our equipment is clean, tested and ships with a standard 5-year warranty.

For a quote, please call 415-230-7833 or email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com

Townsend Tip: Brocade Fastiron LS vesus Fastiron CX

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:45:04 +0000

From our customer: The FCX is a much improved switch. The datacenter version has an optional 4x10GbE module, dual hotswap power supplies, and a modular fan tray. It comes with full layer 3 software (minus bgp) and has 2x the buffers of an LS.

For a quote on any Brocade Fastiron parts, please call 415-230-7833 or email us at sales@townsendnetworks.com

Townsend Tip: How Does Brocade MLXe Achieve 1M Routes?

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:38:15 +0000

The MLXe is basically a converged MLX/XMR. Customers are often reminded that the Brocade MLX router will only handle 512K routes, whereas the newer MLXe and the XMR can handle 1M routes.

What’s unique about the MLXe? It supports the XMR modules.