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Extreme ExtremeSwitching SLX 9240 Switches - Refurbished, Used, and New
Extreme ExtremeSwitching SLX 9240 switches are 1RU 100G spine switches with 32 QSFP28 ports, designed by Brocade before its data center switching line became part of Extreme, which is why the part number still starts with BR. Each port runs at 100G or 40G, and supported ports break out to 25G or 10G, so the SLX 9240 serves as the spine of a leaf-spine fabric, a collapsed core for a 100G data center, or a high-density aggregation switch. It runs SLX-OS with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VXLAN, EVPN and streaming telemetry. NetworkTigers sells SLX 9240 switches, power supplies and fan modules refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
SLX 9240 models and parts
| Model or part | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| BR-SLX-9240-32C-AC-F | 32x 100G QSFP28, AC power supplies, front-to-back airflow, complete chassis | BR-SLX-9240-32C-AC-F |
| Airflow and power variants | The suffix names the power type (AC or DC) and the airflow direction (F front-to-back, R back-to-front); match both to your rack | All SLX 9240 listings |
| Power supplies | Hot-swappable AC or DC supplies, two per chassis for redundancy, in the same airflow direction as the switch | SLX 9240 power |
| Fan modules | Hot-swappable fan trays, front-to-back or back-to-front, to match the chassis | SLX 9240 fans |
| QSFP28 optics and cables | 100G transceivers, DAC cables and 4x 25G or 4x 10G breakout cables for the 32 ports | QSFP28 |
| Related Extreme | Other SLX data center switches | SLX 9250 | SLX 9150 | SLX 9140 | All SLX |
Which SLX 9240 do I need?
Airflow comes first. BR-SLX-9240-32C-AC-F is the front-to-back version; work out which side of the rack supplies cold air, check the intake side given in the listing against the way the ports will face, and pick a back-to-front unit if it is the other way round. Power supplies and fans must all share the chassis airflow direction. Choose AC or DC input to match the rack. Then plan the ports: decide how many of the 32 QSFP28 ports run at 100G to other spines or the core, how many run at 40G to older leaf switches, and how many break out to 25G or 10G for servers, because that mix decides the optics and cables you order with the switch. If you are growing a fabric that already uses the SLX 9140 or SLX 9150 as leaf switches, the 9240 is the matching spine. Tell us the SLX-OS version you run and we will confirm the unit matches before it ships.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the SLX 9240 and the SLX 9250?
Both are 1RU switches with 32 QSFP28 ports. The 9250 is the newer platform with higher throughput and deeper buffers. The 9240 is the Brocade-era design and is the lower-cost way to get 32 ports of 100G.
Does the SLX 9240 run the same SLX-OS as the rest of the SLX line?
Yes. It runs SLX-OS like the 9140, 9150, 9250 and the SLX routers, so one set of configuration habits, automation scripts and telemetry tools covers the whole fabric.
Do refurbished units ship with the power supplies and fans fitted?
A unit listed with the full -AC-F part number ships complete with its supplies and fan trays. Each listing states exactly what is installed, and we can add spares to the order.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch and part carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a quantity? Ask us for a quote.
NEW Extreme Brocade BR-SLX-9240-32C-AC-F 32x 100GB QSFP28 F-B Airflow Switch
