Brocade BR-MLX-100Gx1-X Line Card Module MLX 100G

The BR-MLX-100Gx1-X is a Brocade MLXe line-card that adds a single 100 GbE port to a compatible MLXe router. This 1-port 100 GbE (X) module is designed for high-performance deployments and includes hardware support for IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS, enabling efficient forwarding and hardware-accelerated IP/MPLS features directly on the line card. As an expansion module in the MLXe family, it slots into the router chassis to deliver dedicated 100 GbE connectivity for backbone links, data-center interconnects, or high-capacity access paths. The part is cataloged as BR-MLX-100Gx1-X, with licensing options available to upgrade to two ports on MLXe systems (BR-MLX-100Gx1-2PUPG). This module is intended for enterprise and service-provider networks that require scalable 100 GbE capacity while preserving line-card–level routing and MPLS capabilities. In practice, it enables adding throughput where you need a single 100 GbE interface per line-card slot, supporting the MLXe’s hardware-assisted forwarding architecture without requiring a full slot upgrade. Common deployment scenarios include core aggregation in large data centers, high-speed interconnects between data centers, and edge-to-core links in service-provider networks where 100 GbE connectivity is essential.