Extreme ExtremeRouting SLX 9850 Routers - Refurbished, Used, New

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Extreme SLX 9850 routers are modular core and aggregation routers from Extreme Networks, carried over from the Brocade SLX line and running SLX-OS. A chassis holds management modules, switch fabric modules and high-density line cards, so one system can terminate 10G, 40G and 100G links for a data center core, a service provider aggregation layer or a large campus backbone. NetworkTigers sells SLX 9850 chassis, management modules, switch fabric modules, line cards, power supplies and fans refurbished, used and new, as they come through inventory. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.

SLX 9850 chassis, modules and line cards

Part or module	Used for	Shop
BR-SLX9850-10GX72S-M	72-port 10G SFP+ line card for high-density server, storage and aggregation links	BR-SLX9850-10GX72S-M
BR-SLX9850-100GX36CQ-M	36-port 100G QSFP28 line card for spine, core and interconnect links, with breakout to lower speeds where supported	BR-SLX9850-100GX36CQ-M
SLX 9850 chassis	Modular chassis with slots for line cards, management modules and switch fabric modules	SLX 9850 chassis
Management modules	Control plane for the chassis; two are fitted for redundancy	Management modules
Switch fabric modules	Backplane switching capacity between line cards	Switch fabric modules
Power supplies and fans	Hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and fan trays sized to the chassis	Power and fans
Related Extreme	Fixed SLX routers and the earlier MLX line	SLX 9640 \| SLX 9540 \| All SLX routers \| MLX routers

Which SLX 9850 parts do I need?

Start with the chassis you run or plan to run, because the line cards, switch fabric modules and power supplies have to match that chassis size. Then pick line cards by port speed: the 72-port 10G SFP+ card for dense server and aggregation connections, and the 36-port 100G QSFP28 card for core, spine and data center interconnect links. A 100G QSFP28 port can usually be broken out into lower-speed links with the right cable, which is a cheaper way to add 10G or 25G density than another card. Confirm the number of switch fabric modules the card count needs, that two management modules are fitted if you want control plane redundancy, and that the power supplies cover the full load with a supply to spare. Tell us your chassis, SLX-OS release and the cards already installed and we will confirm fit before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Brocade-branded SLX 9850 parts the same as the Extreme parts?
Yes. Extreme Networks acquired the Brocade data center switching and routing business, and the SLX 9850 line cards carry the BR-SLX9850 prefix whether the label says Brocade or Extreme. They are the same hardware and run the same SLX-OS.

Can an SLX 9850 line card be used in an SLX 9540 or SLX 9640?
No. The SLX 9540 and SLX 9640 are fixed-configuration routers with no line card slots. The BR-SLX9850 cards fit only the modular SLX 9850 chassis.

Do the line cards ship with optics?
No. Line cards ship with empty SFP+ or QSFP28 cages unless the listing says otherwise. Add the transceivers or direct attach cables you need, and we can quote them together with the card.

NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every chassis, module and line card carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity or a complete configured chassis? Ask us for a quote.