NI-X-16-HSF-UPGRADE: it's like an MLXe but cheaper!

By now you likely have heard of Brocade's MLXe series of modular switches. However, many of our customers already have MLX or XMR deployed and the idea of switching out their existing gear is about as exciting as upgrading to from the iPhone 4 to the 4S (Sorry, Steve Jobs!). Well, what some people don't know is that you can upgrade your existing MLX/XMR using the High speed switch fabric (HSF) upgrade kit. This means by simply replacing your standard SF3 cards, with the NI-X-16-8-HSF and high speed exhaust fan assembly kit you'll be able to run any of the new MLXe line cards! The only difference is in the throughput when you exceed 80GB/s at which point you'll have over-subscription. This really only comes into play when you're pumping a monstrous amount of traffic through Brpocade's brand new 2 x 100GB card. Long story short, we have a couple of these upgrade kits for both the 8 and 16-slot chassis. List price is around $30,000 and $40,000 respectively. We're offering them at nearly 70% off list. If you're interested in talking more about upgrading your existing MLX or XMR chassis, give us a call at +1 (415) 230-4353 or send us an email.