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

Product Overview
The BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R combines 48 10G SFP+ ports with 4 40G QSFP+ uplinks in a 1U rack-mount chassis. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into data center racks with back-to-front airflow for optimal cooling. This model provides the right blend of port density and speed for scalable Ethernet networking, supporting both access and aggregation layers in modern network environments.

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	SFP+,QSFP+
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2500 Mpps
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Latency	<2 µs
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32,000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (serial/SSH),Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,SSH,Radius,TACACS+,Port security
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,NETCONF

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable variable-speed fans; Back-to-Front airflow
Power	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging; internal power supply
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant optional)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.5 x 16.5 in (H x W x D)
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1s

Product Description
The Brocade VDX 6740 is a versatile Ethernet switch designed to handle demanding network environments. Typically found in data centers and enterprise networks, it provides high-performance connectivity with a mix of 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit ports. Built for network engineers and IT teams managing large-scale infrastructure, this switch supports scalable, low-latency switching. Key Features High port density combining 48 SFP+ 10G and 4 QSFP+ 40G interfaces Back-to-front airflow to support efficient thermal management in rack deployments Compact 1U design that fits standard rack environments Robust hardware built for continuous operation and reliability Advanced Ethernet capabilities supporting scalable data center fabrics This switch serves as a reliable backbone component for network operations needing consistent throughput and connectivity. Its design balances performance with operational efficiency, making it suitable for environments where space and airflow considerations are important. Overall, it delivers stable and efficient network performance for various Ethernet switching needs.

Use Cases
The BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R switch is typically deployed in data centers and large enterprise networks where high bandwidth and low latency are priorities. It benefits teams managing virtualized environments and storage clusters by delivering consistent 10G and 40G connectivity options. Its airflow and form factor make it a good fit for dense rack deployments requiring efficient thermal management. How It's Used: Serving as top-of-rack switches in data centers to aggregate server connections Supporting spine-leaf architectures in scalable Ethernet fabrics for enterprise IT Providing high-speed uplinks for storage area networks and virtualization hosts Enabling network segmentation and high-throughput traffic management in campus networks Deploying in environments where rack airflow patterns are critical for cooling efficiency By integrating this switch into network infrastructure, organizations can improve operational efficiency and maintain scalable performance. Its design supports evolving bandwidth demands without compromising reliability or thermal management.