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Brocade and Ruckus Hardware Guide: ICX, VDX and MLXe
Updated
Brocade's campus switch line, ICX, is sold under the Ruckus name today, so one family appears in listings under both names. Brocade's VDX data center switches, its MLXe routers and its Fibre Channel SAN switches keep the Brocade name. This guide collects what Townsend knows about the families we list: the models, the maker's end-of-sale dates and how to read an ICX part number. Dates come from Ruckus and Brocade notices, which the articles linked here name.
The shelves below go to what is in stock. For a part that is not shown, request a quote and a person checks the warehouse.
Brocade and Ruckus in stock
- All ICX7150
- All Brocade ICX7250
- All Ruckus ICX 7550
- All Brocade ICX7650
- All Ruckus ICX 8200
- All Brocade ICX7850
- All Brocade VDX Switches
- All Brocade MLXe
- All Brocade SAN Switches
- All Brocade ICX Switches
- All Brocade Switches
ICX7150-48P-4X10GR
ICX7150-48P-4X10GR Brocade ICX7150 switch, 48x 1GbE PoE RJ45 and 4x 1/10GbE SFP+
In stock
ICX7250-24P
ICX7250-24P Brocade ICX7250 switch, 24x 1GbE PoE+ RJ45 and 8x 1GbE SFP+
In stock
ICX7550-48ZP-E2
ICX7550-48ZP-E2 Ruckus ICX7550 switch, 48x 2.5GbE PoE++ RJ45 (12 × 10GbE) and 2x 100GbE QSFP28
In stock
ICX7650-1X100GQ
ICX7650-1X100GQ Brocade ICX7650 uplink module, 1x 40/100GbE QSFP28
In stock
ICX8200-24FX
ICX8200-24FX Ruckus ICX8200 switch, 16x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 1/10/25GbE SFP28
In stock
ICX7850-48FS
ICX7850-48FS Ruckus ICX7850 switch, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 40/100GbE QSFP28
In stock
BR-VDX6740T-48-R
BR-VDX6740T-48-R Brocade switch, 48x 10GbE RJ45 and 4x 40GbE QSFP+
In stock
BR-MLX-100GX2-CFP2-M
BR-MLX-100GX2-CFP2-M Brocade module, 2x 100GbE CFP2
In stock
ICX campus and access switches
The ICX 7150 is the entry model, a 24 or 48 port access switch with PoE options. Ruckus ICX 7150 vs ICX 7250 explains the uplink code at the end of its part number (-2X10G, -4X10GR and the rest) and when to move up to the ICX 7250. The larger families have shelves of their own: ICX 7250, ICX 7450, ICX 7550, ICX 7650, ICX 7750, ICX 7850 and ICX 8200. The older ICX 6450, 6610 and 6650 have one too.
Dates to know:
- ICX 7150 (24, 24P, 48, 48P, 48PF): sale ended March 10, 2025.
- ICX 7150 (C12P, C10ZP, 48ZP): sale ended January 15, 2026. See Ruckus ICX 7150 End of Sale.
- ICX 7650-48ZP: sale ended December 24, 2024.
VDX and MLXe
The VDX 6740, 6740T and 6940 are Brocade's data center switches, and the MLXe is its router line, with line cards and management modules sold as separate parts: the MLXe 10GbE modules, 100GbE modules and management modules. License Options for the Brocade 6740T Switch explains how that switch adds ports by licence. The shelves are the VDX switches and the MLXe family.
Dates to know:
- VDX 6740 and 6740T: sale ended January 31, 2023, support to January 31, 2028.
- VDX 6940: sale ended February 1, 2022, support to February 1, 2027.
- MLXe, including line cards, chassis and management modules: sale ended July 31, 2022, support to July 31, 2027.
Brocade SAN switches
Brocade's Fibre Channel switches have a shelf of their own, the SAN switches. The Brocade 6510 ended sale on April 17, 2020 and its support ended on June 17, 2025. The Brocade 6520 has support to September 21, 2027.
After end of sale
An end-of-sale date closes the maker's order book and does not stop a switch working. What ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract. For the other makers we list, see the guides for Juniper, Arista and Cisco. To sell ICX, VDX or MLXe gear you are retiring, send us the list.
Brocade and Ruckus articles
Ruckus ICX 7150 vs ICX 7250: Choosing a Campus Access Switch, and Reading the Part Number
Two 1U Ruckus (formerly Brocade) access switches that look alike on a spec sheet. The real differences are the number of 10GbE uplinks, fanless models, and how the uplinks were licensed, which the part number tells you if you know how to read it.
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Ruckus ICX 7150 End of Sale: Which Models and When
Ruckus ICX 7150 (24, 24P, 48, 48P, 48PF): end of sale March 10, 2025. The maker dates, what they change, and what we list.
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Enhancing Connectivity with Brocade ICX Switches
High availability and scalability are the key factors that determine the need for networking in today’s business world. When talking about networking needs, Brocade ICX switches meet the challenges of modern enterprise networks. With stacking capabilities, high availability, efficiency, and enhanced security, the Brocade ICX series is well-suited for small office and branch installations as well as data center environments.
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License Options for the Brocade 6740T Switch: Capacity on Demand
The Brocade 6740T and 6740T-1G are high-performing Top-of-Rack (ToR) Ethernet fabric switches built to address emerging data center requirements. These include 1GbE, 10GbE, and 40GbE, which provide high performance with an acceptable amount of latency. Intended for modern networks, these switches have different functionality options called Capacity on Demand (CoD) that enable organizations to expand their capabilities and performance.
Read more →Brocade and Ruckus questions
Are Brocade ICX and Ruckus ICX the same switches?
ICX is one product line. It was sold under the Brocade name and is sold by Ruckus today, so a listing can carry either name.
Is the Ruckus ICX 7150 end of sale?
Yes. Ruckus ended sale of the ICX7150-24, -24P, -48, -48P and -48PF on March 10, 2025, and of the ICX7150-C12P, -C10ZP and -48ZP on January 15, 2026. The switches keep working after those dates.
What do the -2X10G and -4X10GR endings mean on an ICX 7150?
From Ruckus's ordering information: -2X10G models have two 1GbE SFP and two 10GbE SFP+ stacking and uplink ports with basic Layer 3, and -4X10GR models have four 10GbE SFP+ stacking and uplink ports with fuller Layer 3 features. The -4X1G and -2X1G models have 1GbE SFP uplinks that a Ruckus licence upgrades to 10GbE.
Is the Brocade VDX 6740 end of sale?
Brocade ended sale of the VDX 6740 and 6740T on January 31, 2023, and support runs to January 31, 2028. The switches keep working after those dates.
Where do I find a rack kit for an ICX switch?
The ICX7000-RMK listing is a 2 post rack kit. Its page states what ships. For another mounting kit, send the part number through a quote request.
Do you buy Brocade and Ruckus equipment?
Yes. Send the list of parts you are retiring through the sell page and a person replies with an offer.
Refreshing, or decommissioning?
Tested, warrantied enterprise hardware in stock now, and cash offers for the gear you're pulling out. A human answers every quote.