What ports does the Brocade VDX 6740-48 provide?

It includes 48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports for access connectivity, 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports (breakable out to 16 x 10GbE SFP+), 1 x RJ-45 RS-232 serial console, 1 x USB Type A, and 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 management port. Ports auto-sense 100M/1G/10G speeds.

What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?

The switch delivers 1.92 Tbps full duplex switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding rate. It supports a 256K MAC address table, 4K VLANs with 16K tags, and jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes for high-performance datacenter traffic.

What management options and protocols are supported?

Management via Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, sFlow, and VCS Fabric Manager. Protocols include BGP, OSPF, VRRP, FCoE, DCB, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, with Layer 2/3 switching and routing capabilities for fabric automation.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Dual hot-swappable 650W AC PSUs (1+1 redundant), max 450W system + fans consumption, 100-240V AC input. Operates 0°C to 40°C, 5-85% humidity non-condensing; storage -25°C to 70°C. 1U form factor, 12.7 kg weight.

Is it suitable for VCS Fabric deployments?

Yes, designed for Brocade VCS Fabric with 1.92 Tbps capacity, low latency, and features like VM mobility support. Scales to multi-switch fabrics while simplifying management through VCS Fabric Manager.

What is the reliability rating?

MTBF of 1,420,061 hours ensures enterprise-grade durability. Status LEDs for system, PSU, fan, and ports, plus redundant PSUs minimize downtime in critical datacenter roles.

BR-VDX6740-48-F - Brocade VDX 6740-48 Switch

Name: BR-VDX6740-48-F - Brocade VDX 6740-48 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740-48-F
Price: 1245 USD
Availability: InStock

BR-VDX6740-48-F - Brocade VDX 6740-48 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6740-48 (SKU: BR-VDX6740-48-F) is a 1U rack-mountable Layer 3 modular data center switch from the VDX Series, designed for high-performance datacenter environments. It features 48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports and 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, with auto-sensing 100M/1G/10G speeds. Delivering 1.92 Tbps full duplex switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding rate, it supports 256K MAC addresses, 4K VLANs, and jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes. Management options include Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, sFlow, and VCS Fabric Manager, with protocols like BGP, OSPF, VRRP, FCoE, DCB, IPv4/IPv6, and MPLS. Dual hot-swappable 650W AC PSUs ensure 1+1 redundancy, with max 450W consumption. Operating from 0°C to 40°C, it weighs 12.7 kg and measures 4.42 x 44.0 x 60.0 cm. Ideal for virtualized workloads, it simplifies scaling and VM mobility in VCS fabrics.

1.92 Tbps switching, 1.44 Bpps forwarding for non-blocking performance
48x10GbE SFP+ + 4x40GbE QSFP+ (breakout to 16x10GbE) ports
Dual hot-swap 650W PSUs, 1+1 redundancy, 450W max
Layer 2/3 with BGP, OSPF, FCoE, 4K VLANs, 256K MAC
1U rack-mount, 12.7kg, 0-40°C operation for datacenters
MTBF 1.42M hours for high reliability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX6740-48-F
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
MTBF	1,420,061 hours
Model	VDX 6740-48
Status LEDs	System, PSU, Fan, Port status LEDs
Jumbo Frames	Up to 9,216 bytes
Product Line	VDX Series
Product Type	Modular data center switch
VLAN Support	4K VLANs; 16K VLAN tags
Layer Support	Layer 2/3 switching; Layer 3 routing

Compatible systems

Designed for Brocade VCS fabric deployments in data centers

Brocade VDX Fabric
Model: Any VDX VCS fabric
VCS Virtual Cluster Switching fabric member

Best for

Datacenter Fabric
Supports VCS Fabric technology with 1.92 Tbps switching and 4x40GbE QSFP+ uplinks for scalable, automated networking in multi-switch fabrics.
Virtualization
Handles VM mobility with low-latency 1.44 Bpps forwarding, 256K MAC table, and Layer 2/3 features including FCoE and DCB for virtualized environments.
High-Performance Computing
Provides 48x10GbE ports with jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes and 40GbE uplinks to reduce congestion in HPC clusters demanding high throughput.
Enterprise Core Switching
Layer 3 routing with BGP, OSPF, VRRP, and 4K VLANs enables robust core infrastructure for IPv4/IPv6 traffic in large-scale deployments.

Max Wattage	450W (system + fans)
Voltage Input	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable 650W AC PSUs (1+1 redundant)

Weight	12.7 kg (28 lbs) with dual PSUs
Dimensions	Height: 4.42 cm; Width: 44.0 cm; Depth: 60.0 cm
Rack Units	1 RU
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Chassis Type	Fixed configuration

Humidity Range	5% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Console Port	1 x RJ-45 RS-232 serial; 1 x USB Type A
Network Ports	48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports; 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports
Management Port	1 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Ethernet

Brocade VDX 6740-48 Switch

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Forwarding Rate	1.44 Bpps
Switching Capacity	1.92 Tbps full duplex