Name: BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F Brocade 48x10G SFP+ 4x40G QSFP+ 1U Rack Ethernet Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F
Price: 2608.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F is an Ethernet switch focused on delivering a mix of 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit ports in a compact rack-mountable unit. It fits well into network infrastructures that require dense, low-latency switching, especially where efficient cooling and rack space optimization matter. The switch supports high-bandwidth connections and scalable uplink options, making it a solid choice in data center setups.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	SFP+,QSFP+
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, SFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP+ (40G)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps (full duplex)
Switch Forwarding Rate	2.5 billion pps (64-byte)
DRAM	4 GB
Flash Memory	4 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,40G QSFP+,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32,000 entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (serial/SSH), Web GUI, SNMPv1/v2/v3, Telnet, Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console
Security Features	802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, ACLs, SSH, BPDU Guard, Storm Control
Management Type	Managed
Security	802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,ACLs
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-back airflow, 4 x hot-swappable variable-speed fans
Power	AC power, redundant hot-swappable power supplies (platform dependent)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D

Product Description
The BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity in a compact form. It is often found in data centers and enterprise networks where space and airflow management are critical. Built for network administrators and IT professionals managing growing bandwidth demands, this switch supports dense port counts and efficient traffic handling. Key Features High-density 48 SFP+ ports deliver consistent 10GBase-X performance Four QSFP+ ports support 40GBase-X for aggregation or high-capacity uplinks Front-to-back airflow aids thermal management in rack deployments 1U rack-mountable chassis fits standard data center racks Robust switching fabric ensures low latency and high throughput This switch plays a vital role in maintaining smooth and scalable network operations. Its airflow design and port density provide practical value by optimizing space and cooling in demanding environments. Overall, it balances performance and reliability to meet enterprise networking needs.

Use Cases
The BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F is primarily deployed in environments demanding high port density and speed, such as enterprise core networks or data center aggregation layers. It benefits network teams seeking a balance between 10G access ports and 40G uplinks in a space-efficient form. How It's Used: Data center top-of-rack deployments to consolidate 10G server connections Enterprise aggregation layers connecting multiple 10G access switches with 40G uplinks Network environments where front-to-back airflow supports hot aisle/cold aisle cooling Virtualization clusters requiring low-latency, high-throughput switching Scalable infrastructures demanding modular uplink capacity via QSFP+ ports In these roles, the switch helps maintain efficient traffic flow and reliable connectivity. Its design supports operational scalability and effective thermal management without compromising performance.