Brocade NI-CES-2024C-L3PREM-AC Ethernet Switch

The Brocade NetIron CES 2024C Layer 3 Switch, model NI-CES-2024C-L3PREM-AC, is a compact 1U Ethernet switch that provides 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports plus four combo RJ45/SFP Gigabit uplink ports, enabling flexible copper or fiber connectivity at the access layer. It runs on a 500 W AC power supply and supports dual 1+1 redundancy for power reliability in mission‑critical deployments. The Layer 3 Premium (L3PREM) software license delivers full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including RIP and static routes, with advanced protocols such as OSPF, ISIS and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), as well as MPLS/VPLS features, aligning with NetIron licensing guidance. Management is provided via CLI and SNMP, with a console serial port and an out‑of‑band management interface for remote configuration and monitoring. Designed for networks that require robust Layer 3 routing and versatile uplink options, this switch combines dependable performance with a hardware platform and feature set tailored to enterprise edge and mid‑size deployments.