Name: BR-VDX6740-64-F Brocade 48x10G SFP+ 4x40G QSFP+ 1U Rack Gigabit Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740-64-F
Price: 1895.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-VDX6740-64-F integrates high-density 10G SFP+ ports with 40G QSFP+ uplinks, fitting neatly into a 1U rack space. It balances port density with airflow design optimized for typical data center cooling configurations. This switch is built to support scalable Ethernet networks where performance stability and efficient airflow management are priorities.

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	48 SFP+,4 QSFP+
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP+ (40GbE)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2.5 billion pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45), USB, SSH, Telnet, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	RADIUS, TACACS+, ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Port Security
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static, OSPF, BGP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-Back airflow, 2 hot-swappable fans
Power	AC 100-240V
Power Supply	Internal AC (100-240VAC)

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

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus

Product Description
The BR-VDX6740-64-F is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed to deliver reliable 10G and 40G connectivity. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks that demand low latency and high throughput. Built for networking professionals and IT teams, this switch supports efficient traffic management and scalable infrastructure growth. Key Features Supports 48 SFP+ ports providing flexible 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections Includes 4 QSFP+ ports enabling seamless 40 Gigabit uplink aggregation 1U form factor fits standard rack deployments with space efficiency Front-to-back airflow aligns with typical data center cooling standards Offers robust switching performance with consistent throughput This switch provides fundamental network backbone capabilities without compromising on performance or reliability. Its design ensures consistent operation in dense environments while facilitating smooth data flow across connected devices. The BR-VDX6740-64-F delivers steady, manageable network performance tailored for growing infrastructure needs.

Use Cases
The BR-VDX6740-64-F switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise network cores where high bandwidth and low latency connections are critical. It suits environments requiring dense 10G connectivity with uplink aggregation capabilities to support expanding network loads. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters or storage networks benefit from its throughput and manageability. How It's Used: Data center top-of-rack switch providing 10G access to servers and storage devices Enterprise core switch aggregating multiple 10G links with 40G uplinks for backbone traffic Virtualization environments requiring stable, low-latency switching for VM traffic Storage area networks supporting high-throughput data transfers High-density rack deployments where space and cooling efficiency are essential This switch enhances network scalability and operational efficiency by delivering reliable 10G and 40G connectivity in a compact, well-cooled form factor. It supports consistent performance that aligns with demanding infrastructure needs in complex network architectures.