BR-VDX6720-60-F - Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F VDX 6720-60 60x10GbE DCB Switch

Name: Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F VDX 6720-60 60x10GbE DCB Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6720-60-F

BR-VDX6720-60-F - Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F VDX 6720-60 60x10GbE DCB Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6720-60 is a 2U data center bridging (DCB) Ethernet switch delivering 1200 Gbps switching bandwidth across 60 10 GbE SFP+ ports (configurable to 1 GbE). Built on Brocade VCS Fabric technology with nine forwarding ASICs in a 3/6 core/edge configuration, it achieves industry-leading 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency and 1.8 microsecond cross-port-group latency. The switch features dual redundant 500W hot-swappable power supplies, triple hot-swappable cooling fans in n+1 configuration, and comprehensive Layer 2/3 switching capabilities including FCoE, iSCSI, and VLAN support. Hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking enables automated multipath load balancing at Layers 1, 2, and 3. Ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) fabric deployments, cloud computing environments, and mission-critical virtualized data centers requiring wire-speed performance and ultra-low latency.

1200 Gbps switching bandwidth with 896 Mpps forwarding
600ns port-to-port latency for mission-critical workloads
60x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 1GbE fallback capability
Brocade VCS Fabric with automated ISL Trunking
FCoE, iSCSI, DCB convergence for unified fabric
Dual 500W PSU + n+1 cooling for 24/7 reliability

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX6720-60-F
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	VDX 6720-60
Monitoring	Real-time clock (RTC) with battery; SEEPROM for switch identification; Voltage monitoring; Fan monitoring; Three temperature sensors; I2C interface for environmental monitoring; Fabric Watch monitoring and notification; Switch Beaconing; Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)
Technology	Brocade VCS Fabric technology; wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet
FCoE Support	Multihop Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE); DCBX Application Type-Length-Value (TLV) for FCoE and iSCSI
ISL Trunking	Hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking; automated trunking
Product Line	Brocade VDX 6720

Compatible systems

VDX 6720-60 integrates into Brocade VCS Fabric architectures for data center Ethernet switching; compatible with FCoE, iSCSI, and NAS storage protocols

Brocade VCS Fabric
Model: VDX 6710, VDX 6720, VDX 6730, VDX 6740, VDX 8770
Form factor: Standalone switches
Generation: Multi-generation
Supports Brocade VCS Fabric technology for scale-out Ethernet fabrics in virtualized data centers

Best for

Data Center Fabric
Top-of-rack (ToR) switching for large-scale data center deployments. The 60-port configuration with 1200 Gbps switching bandwidth and 600ns latency supports high-density server environments with efficient load-balanced multipathing across Layers 1, 2, and 3.
Cloud Infrastructure
Virtual cluster switching for cloud computing platforms requiring seamless VM mobility and resource scaling. Brocade VCS Fabric technology enables multihomed active-active server connections with automated hardware-based ISL Trunking for redundancy.
Virtualization
Enterprise virtualization environments demanding ultra-low latency and high throughput. The 896 Mpps forwarding bandwidth and nine forwarding ASICs support mission-critical applications with consistent sub-microsecond performance.
Storage Networking
FCoE and iSCSI convergence for unified storage networks. Supports multihop Fibre Channel over Ethernet with DCBX Application TLV, enabling consolidated SAN/LAN infrastructure with Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control.

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Firmware Version	NOS v3.0.1 and later; NOS v4.1.1 supported

Forwarding ASICs	Nine forwarding ASICs in 3/6 core/edge configuration; One forwarding FC ASIC

MAC Address Table	Supports multi-homed active-active server connections; efficient load-balanced multipathing at Layers 1, 2, and 3

Security Features	Port-based Network Access Control 802.1X; RADIUS; TACACS+; SSHv2; BPDU Drop; LDAP; Secure Control Protocol; Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); Management ACLs

Supported Protocols	IPv4/IPv6; LLDP 802.1AB; SNMP v1/v2/v3; sFlow RFC 3176; IGMP v1/v2 Snooping; Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+/PVRST+); Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) 802.1Qaz; Data Center Bridging eXchange (DCBX); FCoE; iSCSI; NAS

Management Interface	Industry-standard CLI; IPv4/IPv6 management; In-band management; Out-of-band management; Telnet; SSHv2; RMON-1; RMON-2; NTP; MIB II RFC 1213

Cryptographic Certification	FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module (multi-chip standalone)

Power Consumption

Max Wattage	360.0 watts (60-port switch)
Voltage Input	85 to 256 VAC nominal; 47 to 63 Hz input line frequency
Inrush Current	50 amps max
Power Supplies	Dual, redundant, hot-swappable 500W AC power supplies with load-sharing
Maximum Current	7 amps max (60-port switch)

Physical Characteristics

Depth	17-inch depth
Cooling	Triple, hot-swappable cooling fans in n+1 configuration
Rack Units	2U
Form Factor	2U form factor enclosure; 19-inch EIA-compliant; front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow capable
Acoustic Noise	Nominal: 76 CFM; Maximum: 115 CFM
Heat Dissipation	1037 BTU/hr (60-port switch)
Safety Compliance	UL 60950-1 Second Edition; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition; EN 60950-1 Second Edition; IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
Airflow Configuration	Non-port side exhaust airflow (model BR-VDX6720-60-F); Port side exhaust airflow available (model BR-VDX6720-60-R)

Environmental

Storage Shock	Half-sine, 33 g 11 ms, 3-axis
Operating Shock	20 g, 6 ms half-sine
Storage Altitude	Up to 12 kilometers (39,370 feet)
Storage Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude	Up to 3000 meters (9842 feet)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	−25°C to 70°C (−13°F to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE); configurable to 1 GbE
Ethernet Ports	60 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports (configurable to 1 GbE); 40 ports standard with 20 additional ports available
Port-to-Port Latency	600 nanoseconds (ns) port-to-port; 1.8 microseconds (μs) across port groups

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum throughput of the Brocade VDX 6720-60?

The VDX 6720-60 delivers 1200 Gbps switching bandwidth (full duplex) with 896 Mpps forwarding bandwidth. This enables wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance across all 60 ports simultaneously, supporting high-density virtualized data center environments without performance bottlenecks.

What is the port-to-port latency, and why does it matter?

Port-to-port latency is 600 nanoseconds within port groups and 1.8 microseconds across port groups. Ultra-low latency is critical for mission-critical applications, HPC clusters, and real-time trading systems where microsecond delays impact performance. This consistent sub-microsecond latency ensures predictable application behavior.

Can the ports be configured for 1 GbE instead of 10 GbE?

Yes, all 60 SFP+ ports are configurable to operate at either 10 GbE or 1 GbE speeds. This flexibility supports mixed-speed deployments and enables gradual infrastructure upgrades without replacing the switch hardware.

Does the VDX 6720-60 support FCoE and iSCSI convergence?

Yes, the switch supports multihop Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI with Data Center Bridging (DCB) and Priority Flow Control (PFC). DCBX Application TLV negotiation enables automatic configuration for FCoE and iSCSI traffic, allowing unified SAN/LAN infrastructure.

What redundancy features are included?

The VDX 6720-60 includes dual redundant 500W hot-swappable AC power supplies with load-sharing, triple hot-swappable cooling fans in n+1 configuration, and nine forwarding ASICs distributed across a 3/6 core/edge architecture. All components support hot-swap without service interruption.

What is the form factor and power consumption?

The switch is a 2U form factor (19-inch EIA-compliant) with 17-inch depth. Maximum power consumption is 360 watts for the 60-port model. Dual 500W power supplies provide headroom for redundancy and future expansion.

What management and security features are available?

Management includes industry-standard CLI, IPv4/IPv6 in-band/out-of-band management, SSHv2, SNMP v1/v2/v3, and NTP. Security features include 802.1X port-based access control, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Management ACLs for comprehensive network security.