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Extreme Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-F | 48x 10GbE SFP+ (24 Active) | Front-to-Back Airflow Networks Switch


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       Description
  • The Extreme Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-F is a powerful and flexible switch purpose-built for data center and enterprise network environments where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is essential. Offering 48x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 24 ports active by default, this model provides scalable access and growth potential via Ports on Demand (PoD) licensing.
  • Designed to deliver exceptional performance, the switch supports a switching capacity of 1.28 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 960 million packets per second (Mpps), making it suitable for demanding workloads such as virtualization, storage traffic, and cloud services.
  • The ultra-low port-to-port latency of just 850 nanoseconds ensures real-time responsiveness—ideal for latency-sensitive applications. With front-to-back airflow, redundant power supplies, and a broad feature set, the BR-VDX6740-24-F fits seamlessly into modern hot aisle/cold aisle data center configurations.
       Scalable Port Configuration:
  • 48x 10GbE SFP+ ports, 24 ports active by default
  • Expandable in groups of 8 via optional 8-port PoD license (BR-VDX6740-8x10G-POD)
       Uplink Options:
  • 4x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports (not licensed by default)
  • Can be unlocked via 2-port PoD license (BR-VDX6740-2x40G-POD)
       Performance:
  • 1.28 Tbps switching capacity
  • 960 Mpps forwarding rate
  • Ultra-low 850 ns port-to-port latency
       Management Ports:
  • 1x RJ45 Serial Console
  • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Management
  • 1x USB 2.0
       Cooling & Power:
  • Front-to-Back Airflow (Non-Port Side Exhaust)
  • Dual 250W AC hot-swappable power supplies with built-in fans
       Software & Scalability:
  • Support for up to 4,096 VLANs, 12K IPv4 routes, and 30,002 IPv6 unicast routes
  • MAC Address Table Size: 160,000 entries
  • Transceivers: Not included
       Specifications
  • Brand: Extreme
  • Model Number: BR-VDX6740-24-F
  • Network Ports: 48x 10GbE SFP+ (24x Active by Default)
  • Uplink Ports: 4x 40GbE QSFP+ (Not Active / Licensed)
  • PoD Licenses Available: BR-VDX6740-8x10G-POD, BR-VDX6740-2x40G-POD
  • Management Ports: 1x RJ45 Console, 1x RJ45 Mgmt, 1x USB 2.0
  • Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 960 Mpps
  • Latency: 850 ns
  • MAC Address Table: 160,000 entries
  • IPv4 Unicast Routes: 12,000
  • IPv6 Unicast Routes: 30,002
  • Max VLANs Supported: 4,096
  • Airflow Direction: Front-to-Back (Non-Port Side Exhaust)
  • Power Supplies: 2x XBR-250WPSAC-F (Hot-swappable, included)
  • Cooling: Fans built into power supply modules
  • Transceivers Included: None
       Ideal Use Cases
  • Data Center Access Layer: High-density 10GbE SFP+ connectivity with scalable activation
  • Virtualization & Cloud: Low-latency, high-throughput switching for VM environments
  • Enterprise Backbone/Edge: Supports rich L2/L3 features, ideal for medium-to-large networks
  • Latency-Sensitive Workloads: 850 ns port-to-port latency fits real-time applications (e.g., finance, analytics)
  • Energy-Efficient Deployments: Optimized airflow and fan-in-PSU design for minimal overhead
       Why Choose the Extreme BR-VDX6740-24-F?
  • Scalable Licensing Model: Pay-as-you-grow with 8-port and 2-port PoD options
  • Ultra Low Latency: 850 ns latency ideal for real-time data processing
  • High Performance: 1.28 Tbps throughput and 960 Mpps forwarding rate
  • Data Center Friendly: Non-port-side exhaust airflow and redundant AC power
  • Layer 2/3 Ready: Full support for VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 routing, and advanced features
  • Reliable Build: Field-proven design with integrated fans and redundant PSUs

Features

Brand:
Extreme
Conditions:
New
GTIN, UPC, EAN, JAN or ISBN:
888793078563
Warranty:
1 Year