What is the switching performance?

Provides 1.28 Tbps full-duplex bandwidth at 960 Mpps with 850 ns port-to-port latency. Supports 128,000 MAC addresses, 9,216-byte jumbo frames, 8 queues per port, and Layer 3 scaling with 12,000 IPv4/3,000 IPv6 routes.

Does it support FCoE and DCB?

Yes, features FCoE multihop, DCB Priority Flow Control (PFC 802.1Qbb), DCB Exchange (DCBX), and Enhanced Transmission Selection (802.1Qaz) for lossless Ethernet in converged networks.

What are the power and cooling specs?

Dual redundant field-replaceable 250W AC/DC power supplies with max 250W consumption. Three N+1 cooling fans integrated into PSUs provide front-to-back airflow for reliable thermal management.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

1U form factor: 4.32 cm H x 43.99 cm W x 60.45 cm D, weighing 10.82 kg fully loaded without transceivers. Fits standard 19-inch racks with port-side intake/exhaust options.

What environmental tolerances does it have?

Operates at 0°C to 40°C, 10-85% humidity non-condensing, up to 3,048m altitude. Shock: 20G operating/44G non-operating; Vibration: 0.5G operating/2.0G non-operating.

VDX6740 - Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE + 4x40GbE Layer 3 Switch

Name: Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE + 4x40GbE Layer 3 Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: VDX6740
Price: 378 USD
Availability: InStock

VDX6740 - Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE + 4x40GbE Layer 3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6740 is a 1U datacenter Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for high-density 10/40 GbE deployments. It features 48x10 GbE SFP+ ports and 4x40 GbE QSFP+ ports, with QSFP+ breakout to 16 additional 10 GbE ports for up to 64x10 GbE flexibility. Delivering 1.28 Tbps switching bandwidth and 850 ns port-to-port latency, it supports 128,000 MAC addresses, 9,216-byte jumbo frames, and advanced protocols like DCB PFC (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), FCoE multihop, and SNMP. Management includes RJ-45 1 Gbps out-of-band port, RBAC, and logical chassis support. Dual redundant 250W AC/DC power supplies ensure reliability, with N+1 fans and MTBF over 1,000,000 hours. Operating from 0°C to 40°C, it fits standard racks at 43.99x60.45x4.32 cm, weighing 10.82 kg fully loaded. Ideal for scalable fabrics in enterprise datacenters.

48x10GbE SFP+ + 4x40GbE QSFP+ breakout to 64x10GbE
1.28 Tbps bandwidth, 850 ns latency, 128K MAC addresses
Dual 250W redundant AC/DC PSUs, N+1 fans, >1M hrs MTBF
9,216-byte jumbo frames, 13K ACLs, 12K IPv4 routes
FCoE multihop, DCB PFC/ETS, logical chassis management
1U rackmount, 0-40°C operation, 10.82 kg fully loaded

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	VDX6740
Brand	Brocade
Condition	Refurbished
Model	VDX 6740
Maximum ACLs	13,000
Product Line	VDX
Product Type	Data Center Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Speed	10 GbE and 40 GbE; Supports 1/10 GbE SFP+ configurations
Queues per Port	8
Maximum ARP Entries	32,000
Supported Protocols	DCB Priority Flow Control (PFC) 802.1Qbb; DCB Exchange (DCBX); Enhanced Transmission Selection 802.1Qaz; LLDP IEEE 802.1AB; FCoE multihop; SNMP MIB II RFC 1213; SPAN

Compatible systems

No specific server or OS compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Datacenter Top-of-Rack
Provides 48x10 GbE SFP+ and 4x40 GbE QSFP+ ports with 1.28 Tbps bandwidth and 850 ns latency for aggregating server traffic in scalable fabrics.
High-Density Ethernet
QSFP+ breakout enables up to 64x10 GbE ports, supporting 128,000 MAC addresses and 9,216-byte jumbo frames for dense virtualization environments.
FCoE Storage Networks
FCoE multihop and DCB protocols like PFC 802.1Qbb ensure lossless Ethernet for storage connectivity with 12,000 IPv4 routes.
Enterprise Core Switching
Layer 3 features with 13,000 ACLs and dual redundant power supplies deliver reliable performance in mission-critical networks.

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Management Interface	Logical chassis management; Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); Range CLI support; Switch Beaconing; UDLD

Maximum MAC Addresses	128,000

Maximum Jumbo Frame Size	9,216 bytes

Maximum IPv4 Unicast Routes	12,000

Maximum IPv6 Unicast Routes	3,000

Boot Flash	4 MB
Main Memory	8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Compact Flash	8 GB

Max Wattage	250 W AC; 250 W DC at 48V nominal (40-60V range)
Power Supplies	Two internal redundant field-replaceable load-sharing AC or DC power supplies

Depth	60.45 cm (23.80 in)
Width	43.99 cm (17.32 in)
Height	4.32 cm (1.75 in); 1 RU
Weight	10.82 kg (23.85 lb) fully loaded without transceivers
Form Factor	1U rack mount

Environmental

MTBF	Over 1,000,000 hours estimated
Airflow	Front to back; Non-port Side Exhaust Airflow option
Cooling Fans	3 cooling fans integrated into power supplies; N+1 redundant
Shock Tolerance	Operating: 20 G 11 ms half-sine; Non-operating: 44 G square wave
Operating Altitude	Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing at 40°C
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Vibration Tolerance	Operating: 0.5 G peak 5-500 Hz; Non-operating: 2.0 G sine 5-500 Hz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Compliance Certifications	FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A; EN 55022 CE mark Class A

Interface/Ports

Ethernet Ports	48x10 GbE SFP+ ports; 4x40 GbE QSFP+ ports; QSFP+ ports break out to 4x10 GbE each for up to 16 additional 10GbE
Management Port	RJ-45 Ethernet out-of-band management port at 1 Gbps; Serial port

Brocade VDX 6740 48x10GbE + 4x40GbE Layer 3 Switch