Name: BR-VDX6740-24-R Brocade 48-Port 10GbE Layer 2/3 Managed Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740-24-R
Price: 484.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-VDX6740-24-R provides high-density 10GbE connectivity tailored for modern data center environments. It fits into scalable fabric architectures, delivering low latency and robust network features that support flexible deployment options.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	6 x 40Gbps (QSFP+)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP / QSFP+,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web (HTTP/HTTPS),SSH,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs),802.1X,RADIUS/TACACS+,SSH,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Management Type	In-Band and Out-of-Band (Web/CLI/SNMP)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,HTTPS,Telnet
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,VRRP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The BR-VDX6740-24-R is a data center switch designed to deliver high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is often found in environments requiring efficient traffic handling and scalable network fabric architectures. Built for IT professionals managing complex and high-demand infrastructure, it supports a range of applications that need reliable, low-latency switching. Key Features Provides 48 fixed 10GbE ports optimized for top-of-rack deployment Incorporates hardware acceleration for minimal latency and high throughput Supports fabric-based networking to simplify large-scale data center topology Includes versatile Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols for flexible integration Designed to maintain high availability and ease of management in multi-switch environments This switch plays a fundamental role in streamlining data center operations by enabling efficient network traffic flow. Its reliable performance and scalability allow IT teams to maintain operational stability and accommodate growth without compromising speed or manageability.

Use Cases
The BR-VDX6740-24-R switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures that demand dense 10GbE connectivity with low latency. It benefits network administrators managing large-scale or scalable fabric networks where efficient switching and flexibility are critical. How It's Used: Connecting servers in top-of-rack configurations within hyperscale data centers Supporting virtualization environments requiring high-throughput switching fabrics Facilitating storage clusters with low-latency Ethernet connectivity Integrating into multi-switch fabric networks for simplified management and scalability Enabling edge computing deployments that need dependable 10GbE port density This switch supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance and scalability in complex network environments. Its design focuses on maintaining reliability and flexibility, key for evolving data center demands.