What is the latency performance?

Port-to-port latency is 600 nanoseconds, enabled by one forwarding ASIC and Brocade VCS technology. This ultra-low latency supports high-performance intra-rack traffic in virtualized 1GbE environments, with 216 Gbps switching bandwidth and 161 Mpps forwarding rate.

What management options are available?

Management includes an out-of-band RJ45 Ethernet port, RS-232 serial terminal access via RJ45, and USB for firmware upgrades/logs. Monitoring features I2C environmental control, voltage/fan monitoring, three temperature sensors, RTC with battery, and SEEPROM for identification, plus extensive RAS diagnostics.

What power and cooling features does it have?

Dual redundant hot-swap 250W AC power supplies with integrated fans (N+1 redundant). FRU-replaceable power and fan assemblies. Airflow options: front-to-back or back-to-front, with nominal 44 CFM and max 60 CCFM for optimized data center cooling.

What software does it run?

Supports Brocade Network OS v2.1.0 and compatible versions, featuring VCS fabric for clustering. Includes IEEE standards like 802.1p QoS, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3z 1000BASE-X, and 802.3x flow control, with scalability for 4K VLANs and 32K MAC addresses.

What mounting options are supported?

1U rack-mount for 19-inch EIA standard racks, including reduced-depth. Options include fixed rail kits, mid-mount rail kits, and Telco rail kits, making it versatile for various data center configurations.

BR-VDX671054-R - Brocade VDX 6710-54 48 × 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports; 6 × 10 GbE SFP+ optical ports (configurable to 1 GbE) Switch

Name: BR-VDX671054-R - Brocade VDX 6710-54 48 × 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports; 6 × 10 GbE SFP+ optical ports (configurable to 1 GbE) Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX671054-R

BR-VDX671054-R - Brocade VDX 6710-54 48 × 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports; 6 × 10 GbE SFP+ optical ports (configurable to 1 GbE) Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6710-54 (SKU BR-VDX671054-R) is a managed Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch in the Brocade VDX product line, designed for enterprise top-of-rack deployments. It features 48x 1GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports and 6x 10GbE SFP+ optical ports configurable to 1GbE, powered by a 1.3 GHz RISC CPU and single forwarding ASIC. Brocade VCS fabric technology enables scalable clustering. Key specs include 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency, redundant hot-swap power supplies, and optimized airflow options (front-to-back or back-to-front). Management options comprise an RJ45 out-of-band Ethernet port, RS-232 serial port, and USB for firmware upgrades. Environmental monitoring includes voltage, fan, and three temperature sensors via I2C, plus extensive RAS diagnostics. Runs Network OS v2.1.0. Mounting supports fixed, mid-mount, and Telco rail kits for 19-inch EIA racks. Field-replaceable power and fan units enhance serviceability in data centers with 1GbE servers.

48x1GbE RJ45 + 6x10GbE SFP+ configurable ports
600ns port-to-port latency with VCS fabric
1.3GHz RISC CPU + single forwarding ASIC
Redundant hot-swap power supplies & FRU fans
RJ45 OOB mgmt, serial, USB ports
Environmental monitoring: 3 temp sensors, I2C

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Featuring

Design Features
Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX671054-R
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	VDX 6710-54
Processor	Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU; 1.3 GHz
Technology	Brocade VCS (Virtual Cluster Switching) fabric technology
Product Line	Brocade VDX
Product Type	Managed Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch
Airflow Design	Optimized airflow with choice of front-to-back or back-to-front flow; back-to-front airflow pulls air from non-port side and exhausts from port side
Power Supplies	Redundant hot-swap power supply modules

Compatible systems

VDX 6710-54 runs Brocade Network OS; compatible with Brocade VCS fabric environments

Best for

Top-of-Rack Switching
Provides 48x1GbE ports for direct server connections and 6x10GbE uplinks with 600ns latency, ideal for intra-rack traffic in virtualized 1GbE environments.
VCS Fabric Deployment
Leverages Brocade VCS technology for scalable clustering, supporting ISL trunking and low-latency performance in enterprise data centers.
Enterprise Data Center
Redundant hot-swap power supplies and FRU-replaceable fans ensure high RAS with environmental monitoring via three temperature sensors and I2C.
Mixed-Speed Networking
Configurable 10GbE SFP+ ports to 1GbE enable flexible connectivity for legacy and modern servers in reduced-depth racks.

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Forwarding Engine	One forwarding ASIC

MAC Address Table	Supported; exact capacity not specified in available documentation

System Monitoring	Voltage monitoring; fan monitoring; three temperature sensors; extensive diagnostics for RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability)

Management Interface	Out-of-band management port; serial terminal access; USB firmware interface

Port-to-Port Latency	600 nanoseconds

Supported Network OS	Network OS v2.1.0 and compatible versions

Field-Replaceable Units	Power supply and fan assemblies are FRU-replaceable

Monitoring Capabilities	I2C interface for environmental monitoring and control; real-time clock (RTC) with battery; SEEPROM for switch identification

Form Factor	Rack-mount 19-inch EIA standard; suitable for reduced-depth racks
Mounting Options	Fixed rail kits; mid-mount rail kits; Telco rail kits

Environmental

Airflow Design	Optimized airflow with choice of front-to-back or back-to-front flow; back-to-front airflow pulls air from non-port side and exhausts from port side
System Monitoring	Voltage monitoring; fan monitoring; three temperature sensors; extensive diagnostics for RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability)

Interface/Ports

USB Port	1 × USB port for firmware upgrades and system log downloads
Serial Port	1 × RJ45-fronted serial (RS-232) port for terminal access
Ethernet Ports	48 × 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports; 6 × 10 GbE SFP+ optical ports (configurable to 1 GbE)
Management Port	1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet out-of-band management port

Brocade VDX 6710-54 48 × 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports; 6 × 10 GbE SFP+ optical ports (configurable to 1 GbE) Switch