Brocade ICX 6430 switches are 1G Ethernet switches which come with 24 or 48 ports per switch. A pair of Brocade ICX 6430-24 switches can connect up to 22 HCP systems. A pair of ICX 6430-48 switches can connect up to 44 HCP systems. Each switch takes up one rack unit. The switches are mounted in rack positions U27 and U28.
Items you need to rack the Ethernet switches include:
- #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
- Caged-nut insertion and removal tool