What is the latency performance?

Delivers 600 ns port-to-port within groups and 1.8 μs across port groups. Hardware ISL trunking up to 8 ports ensures low-latency fabrics. Supports 9600-byte jumbo frames and 8 DCB PFC classes for high-performance Ethernet.

What power and cooling options are available?

Dual redundant hot-swappable 500W AC PSUs with load-sharing, 85-256 VAC, 47-63 Hz, max 360W draw. Triple n+1 hot-swap fans at 115 CFM max (76 CFM nominal), front-to-rear airflow, C13 inlet.

What management features does it support?

IPv4/IPv6 management, CLI, in-band/out-of-band, Telnet, NTP, RBAC, SNMP v1/v2/v3. Additional protocols: IEEE 802.1AB LLDP, sFlow RFC 3176. Status via I2C LEDs for management and environmental monitoring.

What are the physical and environmental specs?

2U rackmount (19-inch EIA), 17-inch depth, front-to-rear airflow. Operating: 0-40°C, 10-85% RH non-condensing; storage: -25-70°C. Compliance: UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, RoHS-6, FIPS 140-2 Level 2.

What protocols are supported for data center use?

IEEE 802.1Qaz ETS, 802.1AB LLDP, FCoE multihop, IPv4/IPv6, SNMP v1/v2/v3, sFlow. Enables VCS fabrics, DCB, and converged networking for virtualization and cloud.

BR-VDX6720-60-R - Brocade VDX 6720-60 Switch

Name: BR-VDX6720-60-R - Brocade VDX 6720-60 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6720-60-R

BR-VDX6720-60-R - Brocade VDX 6720-60 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6720-60 is a 2U rackmount data center Ethernet switch featuring 60 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports configurable to 1 GbE, delivering 1200 Gbps switching bandwidth and 896 Mpps forwarding. It offers ultra-low 600 ns port-to-port latency within groups and 1.8 μs across groups, powered by nine forwarding ASICs in a 3/6 core/edge setup. Dual redundant hot-swappable 500W AC power supplies ensure high availability with load-sharing. Management includes IPv4/IPv6, CLI, in-band/out-of-band, Telnet, NTP, RBAC, and SNMP v1/v2/v3. Protocols support IEEE 802.1Qaz ETS, 802.1AB LLDP, FCoE multihop, sFlow. Environmental specs: 0-40°C operating, 10-85% humidity. Front-to-rear airflow, 17-inch depth, FIPS 140-2 compliant. Ideal for ToR fabrics in virtualized datacenters requiring low-latency, scalable networking.

60x10GbE SFP+ ports, 1200Gbps bandwidth, PoD scalable
600ns port latency, 1.8μs cross-group, wire-speed 10GbE
Dual 500W hot-swap PSUs, n+1 fans, front-to-rear airflow
FCoE multihop, DCB ETS, IEEE 802.1Qaz/AB protocols
2U rackmount, 17in depth, 0-40°C operation
SNMPv3, CLI, IPv6 mgmt, FIPS 140-2 compliant

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX6720-60-R
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	VDX 6720-60
Status LEDs	Management and environmental monitoring via I2C
Product Line	VDX
Product Type	Data Center Ethernet Switch
SNMP Version	v1, v2C, v3
Ethernet Speed	1/10 Gigabit Ethernet
Supported Protocols	IEEE 802.1Qaz ETS; IEEE 802.1AB LLDP; FCoE multihop; IPv4/IPv6; SNMP v1/v2/v3; sFlow RFC 3176
Management Interface	IPv4/IPv6 management; CLI; In-band management; Out-of-band management; Telnet; NTP; RBAC

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Best for

Data Center Top-of-Rack
Deploys 60x10GbE SFP+ ports with 1200 Gbps bandwidth and 600ns latency for high-density server connectivity in fabrics.
Virtualized Environments
Supports FCoE multihop, DCB ETS, and low 1.8μs cross-group latency for seamless VM migration and resource scaling.
Cloud Computing Fabrics
Enables VCS technology with IEEE 802.1Qaz, sFlow, and dual 500W PSUs for reliable, scalable cloud infrastructures.
High-Performance Computing
Delivers wire-speed 10GbE with 896 Mpps forwarding and front-to-rear airflow for mission-critical low-latency applications.

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Port-to-Port Latency	600 ns port-to-port; 1.8 μcs across port groups

Compliance Certifications	UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN 60950-1; IEC 60950-1; RoHS-6

Ethernet Speed	1/10 Gigabit Ethernet
Port-to-Port Latency	600 ns port-to-port; 1.8 μcs across port groups

Reliability Rating	FIPS 140-2 Level 2 cryptographic module

Max Wattage	360W maximum power consumption
Voltage Input	85-256 VAC nominal; 47-63 Hz
Power Supplies	Dual redundant hot-swappable 500W AC power supplies; load-sharing

Depth	17-inch depth
Rack Units	2U; 19-inch EIA-compliant
Form Factor	Rackmount
Chassis Type	Front-to-rear airflow; port side exhaust

Environmental

Acoustic Noise	Fan speed: Maximum 115 CFM; Nominal 76 CFM
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)

SFP+ Ports	60 ports supporting 1/10 GbE
Power Inlet	C13
Network Ports	60 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports (configurable to 1 GbE)

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