Technical data

Brocade MLX Series and NetIron Family Documentation Updates 43

53-1002805-03

Forward Error Correction mode

Using Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode enabled modules on a Brocade MLXe series chassis will

reduce packet drops due to CRC errors. FEC will automatically be enabled on supported line cards

and fabric links in a Brocade MLXe series chassis.

Forward Error Correction (FEC) mode is applicable for the Brocade MLXe series platforms. It will be

operational only on the 32Ke chassis for the following cards:

• 2x100G

• 24x10G

• hSFMs (FE600 based SFMs)

FEC mode is applied on a per link basis. Both sides of the link (TM side and FE side) must be in the

same mode. In a Brocade MLXe series chassis, the following applies:

• All fabric facing links on the 2x100 and 24x10 TMs will have FEC enabled

• hSFM links connected to 2x100 and 24x10 will have FEC enabled

TABLE 16 Feature support Table

Brocade NetIron

XMR Series

Brocade MLX

Series

Brocade NetIron

CES 2000 Series

BASE package

Brocade NetIron

CES 2000 Series

ME_PREM

package

Brocade NetIron

CES 2000 Series

L3_Prem

package

Brocade NetIron

CER 2000 Series

BASE package

Brocade NetIron

CER 2000 Series

Advanced

Services package

Y Y NNNNN