DELL PowerConnect B-RX Advanced Ethernet Switches

The Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 is a high-availability Layer 2/3 modular chassis switch designed to provide cost-effective scaling from the network edge to the core. Built on the proven Brocade BigIron RX architecture, it delivers the performance and stability required for today’s virtualized enterprise environments and high-demand data centers.

This 4U system offers four slots for I/O modules, providing a total switching capacity of 960 Gbps. With the ability to support up to 64 10GbE ports or 192 1GbE ports, the B-RX4 ensures long-term investment protection. It features carrier-grade high-availability characteristics, including redundant hot-swappable power supplies and hitless failover capabilities. Its comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 routing suite, combined with hardware-based security and advanced multicast support, makes it a robust solution for consolidating network resources and simplifying management.

Key Specifications:

• Chassis Throughput: 960 Gbps (aggregate) / 400 Gbps (data capacity).

• Forwarding Rate: 286 million packets per second (Mpps).

• Port Density: High-density 1GbE and 10GbE options across 4 module slots.

• Resiliency: M+N power redundancy and side-to-side airflow for optimal cooling.

• Standards Support: Extensive RFC compliance for BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and advanced IPv6 transition.