What is the performance like for data center bridging?

Delivers 480 Gbps full-duplex switching bandwidth, 358 Mpps forwarding, and 600ns port-to-port latency within 10-port groups. Supports 32,000 MAC addresses, 4096 VLANs, 9600-byte jumbo frames, 8 queues per port, and 8 DCB PFC classes for lossless operation.

Does it support FCoE and related protocols?

Yes, includes multihop FCoE, native FCoE forwarding, end-to-end FCoE, Name Server zoning, FIP v1, FC-BB5, plus sFlow RFC 3176, SNMP, 802.1Qaz ETS, and DCBX. Security features 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, RBAC, and LDAP.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Two hot-swappable 250W AC power supplies, load-sharing, max 146.2W consumption, 85-256 VAC at 47-63 Hz, 4A max current, 417.7 BTU/hr dissipation. Front-to-rear airflow with N+1 fans at max 53 CFM, three temperature sensors for monitoring.

What is the physical form factor and weight?

1U 19-inch EIA rack-mount chassis, dimensions 4.39 cm H x 42.88 cm W x 43.18 cm D, weight 15.88 kg (35 lb). Front-to-rear airflow model (BR-VDX6720-24-F) with integrated cooling in power supplies.

What compliance standards does it meet?

Safety compliance includes UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, and IEC 60950-1. Environmental monitoring covers temperature sensors, voltage, fans, and real-time clock with battery.

BR-VDX6720-24-F - Brocade VDX 6720-24 Switch

Name: BR-VDX6720-24-F - Brocade VDX 6720-24 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6720-24-F
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock

BR-VDX6720-24-F - Brocade VDX 6720-24 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6720-24-F (SKU: BR-VDX6720-24-F) is a 1U data center converged switch featuring 24 fixed 1/10 GbE SFP+ ports, delivering 480 Gbps full-duplex switching bandwidth and 358 Mpps forwarding rate. It offers ultra-low 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency within 10-port groups, supporting maximum 32,000 MAC addresses, 4096 VLANs, and 9600-byte jumbo frames. Equipped with Brocade VCS technology, it enables lossless Data Center Bridging (DCB) with 8 queues per port and 8 DCB PFC classes. FCoE capabilities include multihop FCoE, native forwarding, and end-to-end connectivity. Management includes out-of-band RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT, console, and USB ports. Dual hot-swappable 250W AC power supplies ensure redundancy, with maximum consumption of 146.2W and front-to-rear airflow. Dimensions are 4.39x42.88x43.18 cm, weighing 15.88 kg, ideal for top-of-rack deployments in virtualized data centers requiring high performance and scalability.

24x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports, 480Gbps switching
600ns port latency, 358 Mpps forwarding
Dual 250W hot-swap PSUs, 1U front-to-rear airflow
FCoE multihop, DCB with 8 PFC classes
4096 VLANs, 32K MAC addresses scalability
9600-byte jumbo frames, 8 queues/port

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX6720-24-F
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	VDX 6720-24
Product Line	VDX
Product Type	Data Center Converged Switch
FCoE Features	Multihop FCoE; Native FCoE forwarding; End-to-end FCoE; Name Server zoning
Ethernet Speed	1/10 GbE
Safety Compliance	UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN 60950-1; IEC 60950-1
Supported Protocols	sFlow RFC 3176; SNMP; 802.1Qaz ETS; DCBX; FIP v1 for FCoE; FC-BB5

Compatible systems

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Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
Provides 24x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports with 480 Gbps switching and 600ns latency for high-density server connectivity in 1U form factor.
FCoE Storage Networking
Supports multihop FCoE, native forwarding, and FC-BB5 with lossless DCB, enabling Ethernet storage for iSCSI and NAS alongside Fibre Channel.
Virtualized Environments
Brocade VCS technology with 4096 VLANs and 32,000 MAC addresses facilitates VM mobility and scalable Layer 2 fabrics.
Cloud Computing Fabrics
Low-latency 358 Mpps forwarding and 8 DCB PFC classes ensure wire-speed performance for mission-critical cloud workloads.

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Maximum VLANs	4096
DCB PFC Classes	8
Queues per Port	8
Switching Bandwidth	480 Gbps full duplex
Forwarding Bandwidth	358 Mpps full duplex
Port-to-Port Latency	600 nanoseconds within 10-port group
Maximum MAC Addresses	32,000
Maximum STP Instances	16
Maximum Jumbo Frame Size	9600 bytes
Maximum Multicast Groups	256

Security Protocols	802.1X; RADIUS; TACACS+; SSHv2; RBAC; LDAP

Input Voltage	85 to 256 VAC; 47 to 63 Hz
Power Supplies	Two hot-swappable, load-sharing AC; 250W each
Maximum Current	4 amps max
Maximum Power Consumption	146.2 watts

Physical Characteristics

Weight	15.88 kg (35.00 lb)
Dimensions	Height: 4.39 cm (1.73 in.); Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in.); Depth: 43.18 cm (17.00 in.)
Form Factor	1U; 19-inch EIA-compliant rack mount
Chassis Type	Front-to-rear airflow; non-port side intake (BR-VDX6720-24-F)
Cooling Fans	N+1 redundant; integrated into power supplies; max 53 CFM

Airflow	Maximum: 53 CFM; Nominal: 35 CFM
Heat Dissipation	417.7 BTU/hr
Environmental Monitoring	Three temperature sensors; Voltage monitoring; Fan monitoring; Real-time clock with battery

Interface/Ports

SFP+ Options	1000Base-SX/LX; 10G SR/LR; 1/3/5m Twinax DAC
Management Port	Out-of-band RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT; Console RJ-45 to RS-232; USB for firmware
1/10 GbE SFP+ Ports	24 fixed ports
Ports on Demand Increments	16, 24

Brocade VDX 6720-24 Switch