What ports does the Brocade VDX 6740T support?

It features 48x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports (upgradeable from 1000BASE-T via license) and 4x 40GbE QSFP+ ports, each breakable into 4x 10GbE SFP+ for up to 16 additional uplinks, plus 1x 1 Gbps RJ-45 out-of-band management port. This provides flexible copper/fiber options for data center connectivity.

What is the switching performance?

Switching capacity is 176 Gbps with 112 Mpps throughput, supporting up to 64K MAC addresses, line-rate for all ports and packet sizes, low latency, FCoE, and VCS fabric. It includes 24 MB deep buffering to manage traffic spikes effectively.

What memory and storage are included?

Equipped with 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM main memory, 4 MB boot flash, and 8 GB compact flash. These specs support large-scale routing tables and VCS fabrics, ensuring reliable operation under heavy loads in enterprise environments.

Does it support Fibre Channel?

Yes, it offers 2/4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel Flex Ports (up to 16 ports) with FCoE support, enabling converged networking for storage and Ethernet traffic in VCS fabrics.

What are the physical dimensions and power details?

1U rack-mount chassis, 53.65 cm depth, 10.82 kg weight; uses redundant hot-swap AC power supplies with low consumption design (up to 475 W max). Features non-port-side exhaust airflow for optimal thermal management.

What management and compliance features are available?

Management via out-of-band Ethernet, SNMP, IPMI, VCS protocols; includes RTC battery, voltage/fan monitoring, extensive diagnostics. Complies with FIPS 140-2 Level 1, IEC 60950-1, FCC Class A, and runs Brocade Network OS v7.1.0+.

BR-VDX6740T-64-F - Brocade VDX 6740T Switch

Name: BR-VDX6740T-64-F - Brocade VDX 6740T Switch
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740T-64-F

BR-VDX6740T-64-F - Brocade VDX 6740T Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Brocade VDX 6740T is a managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch from the Brocade VDX 6740 Series, designed as a cloud-scale data center fabric switch for enterprise environments. It features 48x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, upgradeable from 1000BASE-T via license, and 4x 40GbE QSFP+ ports, each breakable into 4x 10GbE SFP+ for up to 16 additional uplinks. Switching capacity reaches 176 Gbps with 112 Mpps throughput, supporting up to 64K MAC addresses, line-rate performance, low latency, FCoE, and VCS fabric. Equipped with 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM main memory, 4 MB boot flash, and 8 GB compact flash. Management includes 1x 1 Gbps RJ-45 out-of-band port, SNMP, IPMI, and extensive diagnostics with RTC battery, voltage, and fan monitoring. Power uses redundant hot-swap AC supplies with low consumption design. In a 1U rack-mount form factor weighing 10.82 kg and 53.65 cm depth, it offers non-port-side exhaust airflow, FIPS 140-2 compliance, and Brocade Network OS v7.1.0+. Ideal for high-density 10/40GbE deployments requiring reliability and scalability.

48x10GBASE-T + 4x40GbE QSFP+ (16x10GbE breakout) ports
176 Gbps switching, 112 Mpps throughput, 64K MAC table
8 GB DDR2 SDRAM, redundant hot-swap AC power supplies
FCoE, VCS fabric, 2-16 Gbps FC FlexPorts support
1U rack-mount, 10.82 kg, non-port-side exhaust airflow
FIPS 140-2, SNMP/IPMI management, extensive diagnostics

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Featuring

Airflow Design
Manufacturer part #	BR-VDX6740T-64-F
Brand	Brocade
Condition	New
Model	VDX 6740T
Boot Flash	4 MB
Technology	Cloud-scale data center fabric switch
Main Memory	8 GB
Memory Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Product Line	Brocade VDX 6740 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Compact Flash	8 GB

Compatible systems

VDX 6740T integrates into Brocade VDX fabric architecture for cloud-scale data center networks

Brocade VDX Fabric
Model: VDX 6710, 6720, 6730, 6740, 6940, 8770
Form factor: 1U Rack-mount
Generation: VDX Series
Compatible within VDX fabric architecture for data center deployments

Best for

Data Center Core
Delivers 176 Gbps switching and 112 Mpps throughput with 48x10GBASE-T and 4x40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-density server connectivity and low-latency traffic handling.
Cloud-Scale Fabrics
Supports VCS fabric and FCoE with up to 64K MAC entries, enabling scalable, automated networking for cloud environments with line-rate performance across all ports.
Virtualized Environments
Provides Fibre Channel FlexPorts at 2/4/8/16 Gbps (up to 16 ports) and extensive diagnostics for reliable VM mobility and high-availability in SDDCs.
Enterprise Uplinks
4x40GbE QSFP+ ports break out to 16x10GbE SFP+ for flexible aggregation, paired with 1 Gbps management port for efficient out-of-band control.

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EMC Compliance	FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A); EN 55022 (CE mark) Class A

Network Features	Line-rate throughput for all ports and packet sizes; low latency; FCoE support; VCS fabric support

System Monitoring	Real-time clock (RTC) with battery; SEEPROM for switch identification; voltage monitoring; fan monitoring; extensive diagnostics

Network OS Support	Brocade Network OS v7.1.0 and later; PHY firmware v1.39.c1 and later

Supported Protocols	SNMP; IPMI; FCoE; VCS fabric protocols

Management Interface	Out-of-band Ethernet management; in-band management via data ports

Reliability Features	High Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS); extensive diagnostics

Safety Certifications	IEC 60950-1 Second Edition +A1; GB 4943.1-2011; GB9254-2008; CNS14336-1(99)

Cryptographic Certification	FIPS 140-2 Level 1 multi-chip standalone cryptographic module

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

Network & Communication

Throughput	112 Mpps (million packets per second)
MAC Address Table	Up to 64K entries
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Fibre Channel Support	2/4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel Flex Ports (up to 16 ports)

Power Supplies	AC power supply; redundant hot-swap capable
Power Characteristics	Low power consumption design

Depth	53.65 cm (21.12 in.)
Weight	10.82 kg (23.85 lb)
Form Factor	1U rack-mount chassis
Mounting Type	Rack-mount with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options

Interface/Ports

Management Port	1x RJ-45 Ethernet out-of-band management port operating at 1 Gbps
Ethernet Ports - 10GbE	48x 10GBASE-T ports (RJ-45); upgradeable from 1000BASE-T via license
Ethernet Ports - 40GbE	4x 40GbE QSFP+ ports; each breakable into 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports for total 16 additional 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports

Brocade VDX 6740T Switch