Name: BR-VDX6740T-64-F Brocade 48x10GBASE-T 4x40GbE QSFP+ L3 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740T-64-F
Price: 6830.17 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Brocade VDX 6740T is a managed Layer 3 switch offering 48x10GBASE-T copper ports and 4x40GbE QSFP+ uplinks. It provides network administrators with flexible connectivity options and routing capabilities in data center or enterprise network deployments.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48x10GBASE-T,4x40GbE QSFP+
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10GBase-T, 40G QSFP+
Port Speed	10G,40G
UpLink Ports	4x40GbE QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	952 Mpps
DRAM	2 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45 (10GBase-T),QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (serial/SSH),Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SNMP
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,SSH,TACACS+,RADIUS,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard,Storm Control
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band Management
Security	802.1X,ACLs,TACACS+,RADIUS,SSH
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes (variable-speed, front-to-back airflow)

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 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3ae

Product Description
The Brocade VDX 6740T (BR-VDX6740T-64-F) is a managed Layer 3 switch equipped with 48 10GBASE-T copper ports and 4 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports. It is designed to provide high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with flexible uplink options suitable for modern data center and enterprise networks. This switch is typically deployed in environments requiring high throughput with copper-based 10G connections while maintaining scalable uplink capacity. Network administrators and IT professionals use it to build scalable, manageable network infrastructures. Key Features 48 ports of 10GBASE-T support standard RJ-45 copper connections 4 QSFP+ ports providing 40GbE uplinks for aggregation or core connectivity Layer 3 management enables routing and advanced network control Compact form factor suitable for rack deployment Supports standard network management protocols The Brocade VDX 6740T switch plays an important role in aggregating server traffic in data centers, offering the ability to handle high data rates with copper cabling. Its Layer 3 functionality allows integration into complex network topologies, providing routing and segmentation options as needed.

Use Cases
This switch is designed for data centers and enterprise networks requiring dense 10GbE copper connectivity with high-speed uplinks. It supports environments that demand Layer 3 routing and network segmentation for traffic management and scalability. How It's Used: Aggregating 10GbE server connections in data center access layers Providing uplink capacity to core switches or routers via 40GbE QSFP+ Implementing Layer 3 routing for network segmentation and traffic control Supporting virtualization and cloud infrastructure requiring high throughput Deployments where copper cabling is preferred or required for 10GbE links Overall, the VDX 6740T serves as a versatile switch for managing 10GBASE-T endpoints while integrating uplink bandwidth and Layer 3 features needed in evolving network architectures.

FAQ's
What types of ports does the BR-VDX6740T-64-F have? The switch includes 48 10GBASE-T copper ports and 4 QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE uplinks. Does the switch support Layer 3 routing? Yes, it is a managed Layer 3 switch offering routing capabilities for advanced network control. What is the purpose of the QSFP+ ports? The 4 QSFP+ ports provide 40GbE uplinks, typically used for aggregation to core network devices. Is the 48-port connectivity copper or fiber? The 48 ports are 10GBASE-T, which use standard RJ-45 connectors for copper cabling. Where is this switch typically deployed? It is used in data center or enterprise environments requiring dense 10GbE copper connections with scalable uplink options. Can this switch be used for virtualization environments? Yes, it supports high throughput and Layer 3 features suitable for virtualization and cloud infrastructures.