LEADING-EDGE FLEXIBILITY AND RELIABILITY
The TurboIron 24X is a high-density 10 GbE solution for direct server or compute-node connectivity in data center and HPC cluster environments. Each dual-speed port can function as a 1 GbE port by plugging in an SFP, making it a flexible solution for environments where some servers have not yet been upgraded to 10 GbE-capable NICs.

When organizations upgrade a server's NICs to 10 GbE, they only need to replace the SFP optics with SFP+ optics or direct attached SFP+ copper (Twinax). In data center environments where all servers are 1 GbE-capable, organizations can deploy the TurboIron 24X as a compact and cost-effective 10 GbE aggregation switch—moving it to the front layer when servers are ready for the 10 GbE upgrade.

GREENER DATA CENTERS WITH LOWER TCO
Organizations looking to reduce TCO need solutions with higher scalability and density per rack unit that consume less power and dissipate less heat. The TurboIron 24X addresses those needs with a state-of-the-art ASIC, front-to-back airflow, automatic fan speed control, and power-efficient optics to ensure the most efficient use of power and cooling.

For low-cost, low-latency (0.25 μs), and low-energy-consuming (0.1 watts) cabling within and between the racks, the TurboIron 24X supports direct attached SFP+ copper (Twinax) cabling at up to 10 meters. For switch-to-switch connectivity, the TurboIron 24X supports low-power-consuming (1.0 watts) SFP+ optics at up to 300 meters.

SUPERIOR ROI AND INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The TurboIron 24X combines strategic performance, availability, and scalability advantages with investment protection for existing environments. It utilizes the same Brocade IronWare operating system used by other Brocade Ethernet/IP products. This helps ensure full forward and backward compatibility among the product family while simplifying software maintenance and field upgrades.

The TurboIron 24X includes internal power redundancy features, which are usually available only in a modular chassis form factor. Every TurboIron 24X has a single AC power supply, but organizations can add another AC power supply for 1+1 redundancy. The AC power supplies are hot-swappable and load-sharing with auto-sensing and auto-switching capabilities, which are critical for power redundancy and deployment flexibility.

In addition, organizations can use Brocade IronView Network Manager (INM) and sFlow-based network monitoring and trending to proactively monitor risk areas and optimize network resources to avoid many network issues altogether.

Brocade enables organizations to further maximize investments by not requiring additional licensing fees for Layer 3 features as well as protection through the Brocade Assurance Limited Lifetime Warranty.

SIMPLIFIED, STANDARDS-BASED MANAGEMENT
The TurboIron 24X uses sFlow to provide real-time network visibility so organizations can more effectively manage the transactions flowing throughout the network. This approach enables organizations to leverage a wide range of management, monitoring, and trending utilities.

Organizations can use Brocade INM to manage all Brocade data center Ethernet/IP switches, including the Brocade TurboIron, FastIron, BigIron, ServerIron, and NetIron series of switches and routers. As a result, they can quickly and accurately review overall data center operations, identify hot spots, and quickly diagnose and troubleshoot issues before they develop into widespread problems.

PURPOSE-BUILT FEATURE SET
The TurboIron 24X combines a wide range of unique features to address the most challenging business requirements, including:

• Industry-leading advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features
• Data protection through robust security
• Advanced QoS to improve data traffic integrity
• Multicast-based applications