Name: BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R Brocade 36 QSFP+ 40GbE Layer 3 Managed Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R
Price: 661.34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R offers 36 QSFP+ ports focused on delivering robust 40GbE connectivity in enterprise network environments. Its active back-to-back airflow design supports efficient cooling, making it suitable for dense rack deployments. This switch balances performance and reliability, fitting well within complex network topologies where speed and stability are priorities.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	40Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	36 x QSFP+
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+,SFP+,RJ-45 (Console)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP,SSH,Serial Console
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs),802.1X (RADIUS),TACACS+,SSH,DHCP Snooping,ARP Inspection,Storm Control,BPDU Guard,Port Security
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1,SNMPv2c,SNMPv3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.3ad (LACP),IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.1AX

Product Description
The BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R is a high-capacity Ethernet switch designed to manage demanding network environments. It is commonly found in data centers and network aggregation layers where reliable, high-bandwidth switching is necessary. Built for network administrators and IT professionals, this switch supports dense 40GbE connections while maintaining efficient airflow to manage thermal conditions. Key Features Provides 36 QSFP+ ports enabling flexible 40GbE uplinks and interconnects Engineered with active back-to-back airflow to ensure consistent cooling and hardware stability Delivers low-latency, high-throughput switching ideal for intensive data traffic Incorporates AC power input suited for standard enterprise power infrastructures Supports scalable Gigabit Ethernet deployment for growing network demands This switch plays a vital role in maintaining network integrity and performance in larger infrastructures. Its active airflow design and port density help keep operations stable under heavy load, while its connectivity options offer flexibility for expanding or upgrading existing networks.

Use Cases
The BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R is typically deployed in data centers and large enterprise networks requiring extensive 40GbE port availability and effective thermal management. It benefits environments demanding high throughput and low latency, such as storage clusters and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Core switching in campus data centers handling intensive traffic loads Aggregation layer switch in enterprise networks consolidating multiple 10GbE uplinks Supporting storage area networks where high bandwidth and low latency are critical Backbone connectivity for virtualization hosts in cloud infrastructure deployments Edge switch in high-density rack setups requiring efficient cooling solutions Used in these settings, the switch enhances network throughput and reliability, enabling scalable growth and maintaining performance under demanding conditions. Its design supports operational efficiency by balancing cooling needs with high port density.