Name: BR-VDX6740T-48-R Brocade 48-Port 10GBASE-T 4x40GbE L3 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740T-48-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade VDX 6740T BR-VDX6740T-48-R is a Layer 3 switch designed for data center and enterprise environments, featuring 48 copper 10GBASE-T ports and 4 40GbE uplink ports to support high-speed network aggregation and routing requirements.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Gigabit Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 x 10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10GBase-T, 40G QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x 40GbE (QSFP+)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,Port Security,SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,SNMP
Routing Protocol	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The Brocade VDX 6740T (BR-VDX6740T-48-R) is a network switch offering 48 10GBASE-T ports along with 4 40GbE uplinks. It is built to handle high-speed Ethernet connectivity over copper cables, making it suitable for data center top-of-rack deployments or aggregation layers. This switch provides Layer 3 routing features, enabling it to support complex network topologies and advanced traffic management. It is typically used by network administrators in enterprise and data center environments requiring high port density and scalable uplink bandwidth. Key Features 48 RJ45 10GBASE-T ports for flexible copper connectivity 4 40GbE uplink ports designed for aggregation or spine connections Layer 3 switching for enhanced routing functionality Supports deployment in data centers and large enterprise networks Part of Brocade's VDX series optimized for scalability The Brocade VDX 6740T switch serves as a versatile component in modern network infrastructures, enabling organizations to efficiently manage data flows and scale their networks. Its mix of 10GBASE-T and 40GbE ports provides flexibility in deployment and future growth.

Use Cases
The Brocade VDX 6740T is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks that require a combination of high port density 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper and 40 Gigabit uplinks. It suits environments where flexible, scalable Layer 3 switching is necessary. How It's Used: Top-of-rack switch in data centers connecting servers via 10GBASE-T copper Aggregation switch linking multiple access switches using 40GbE uplinks Layer 3 routing device supporting inter-VLAN traffic within enterprise networks Deployment in environments where mixed media Ethernet ports are required for migration Switching infrastructure for virtualized server farms needing dense 10G connectivity Overall, the Brocade VDX 6740T helps build scalable, flexible network fabrics capable of handling demanding data center and enterprise workloads with a mix of copper and high-speed uplink ports.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the BR-VDX6740T-48-R provide? The switch offers 48 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports for copper Ethernet connections and 4 40GbE ports for uplink or aggregation purposes. Does the BR-VDX6740T-48-R support Layer 3 routing? Yes, this Brocade VDX model includes Layer 3 switching capabilities, enabling advanced routing and traffic management. What environments is the VDX 6740T intended for? It is designed for data centers and enterprise networks requiring high port density 10G Ethernet and scalable 40GbE uplinks. Can the 10GBASE-T ports support standard copper cabling? Yes, the 48 10GBASE-T ports support standard twisted-pair copper cabling, commonly used in data center and enterprise wiring. How are the 40GbE ports typically used? The 4 40GbE ports are generally used for uplinks or connecting to spine switches, providing higher bandwidth aggregation. Is the BR-VDX6740T-48-R suitable for virtualized environments? Its high port density and Layer 3 features make it suitable for virtualized server deployments requiring dense 10G connectivity.