Brocade® DCX EOL Maintenance
- Expertise: Whether the provider has the right expertise to support the Brocade® software
- Cost: Whether the cost is reasonable compared to the benefits
- Support terms: What the terms of support are, including response and resolution times
- Version compatibility: Whether the provider can support the specific versions of Brocade® software
| Brocade® End-of-Support Date: November 14, 2019
Status: Supported by TeamKCI
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TeamKCI has extensive hands on experience with Brocade® DCX & DCX-4S directors and continues to maintain and repair them. Parts and replacement units are in stock and can ship overnight.
TeamKCI will continue to support these units for as long as you choose to use them. Find out more about our Brocade® DCX monitoring and get 60% off DCX support.
Overview
Let TeamKCI help you design the most cost-effective Brocade® Storage Area Network Solution.
The Brocade® DCX family includes highly robust 8 Gbps network switching platforms that combine breakthrough performance, scalability, and energy efficiency with long-term investment protection. Supporting open system and System z environments, Brocade® DCX Backbones are designed to address the data growth and application demands of evolving enterprise data centers; enable server, SAN, and data center consolidation and reduce infrastructure and administrative costs.
Used & Refurbished Brocade® Options
Support – TeamKCI is the leading maintenance provider of Brocade legacy hardware, offering premier support with four attractive SLAs: 24 x 7 x 4 hour onsite response; 11 x 5 x 4 hour onsite response time 24 x 7 NBD response; 9 x 5 NBD response. Round-the-clock tech support is standard with each SLA. We guaranty you will speak to a qualified engineer within 15 minutes of placing a service call any time of day or night. We support call home and dial-in features. And, will even store spare parts on your premises at no additional cost. You won’t find better third-party Brocade support anywhere.
Hardware – TeamKCI sells pre-owned tested and guaranteed Brocade® switches, directors, remote switches and routers at huge savings over the manufacturer’s list price. All pre-owned Brocade hardware is meticulously tested, and burned in for 24 hours. Checkout TeamKCI prices. TeamKCI is the financial alternative option that will maximize your IT dollar. Coupled with our 90-day replacement warranty.
Warranty & Support
TeamKCI offers a 90-day warranty and 9-5 technical support on all refurbished Brocade® DCX Backbone directors and all other pre-owned refurbished Brocade® SAN equipment we sell. Extended warranties and 24x7x4 onsite support are also available for an additional charge. Learn more.
How to Get Started?
For more information on a Brocade® DCX Backbone or any other Brocade® product simply complete the TeamKCI Quick Quote form on this page or call TeamKCI at 201-934-6500 Ext. 11 for immediate assistance.
TechSpecs
Technical Specifications
| Maximum Ports: | 512 |
| Minimum Ports: | 24 |
| Port Speed: | 2/4/8 Gbps (autosending) Fixed Fibre Channel Ports, 2- Ethernet Ports |
| Upgrade: | Up to eight 16, 32, 48 or 64 port fibre channel blades |
| Redundant Power: | Yes |
| Mounting Kit: | Yes |
End-of-Life
On May 14, 2014, Brocade® Communications issued an End-of-Life Notice for the Brocade® DCX and DCX-4S.
Click here for a copy of the notice: Brocade® DCX EOL Notification
DO NOT BE CONCERNED WITH MANUFACTURERS’ END-OF-SUPPORT DATES.
We are EOL/EOS & Legacy Equipment & Maintenance Specialists
and will maintain the Brocade® DCX for as long as you continue to use it.
For a fast and accurate quote, fill out the form at the right.
Disclaimer:
KCI, Inc (dba TeamKCI) is the industry leader in premier Brocade® Third-Party maintenance support. TeamKCI is not an authorized reseller, distributor, partner of nor an affiliate of any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or related to any manufacturer’s authorized service center. All offers for maintenance support are from our world-wide award winning support group not the OEM. All trademarks, service marks, logos remain the property of the corresponding company. All rights reserved.
Brocade® is the registered trademark of Broadcom Inc.