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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 24 SFP+ ports and four QSFP+ ports

Brocade

Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-R network switch 24 ports

SKU CH-PQ7D-YZYX1 MPN BR-VDX6740-24-R

Managed 24-port L3 switch with 1.28 Tbps fabric, 850 ns latency and 40 GbE QSFP+ ports on demand

  • Weight26
  • Managed L3 switching with 24 SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+ ports on demand
  • 28 Tbps fabric bandwidth supports high-throughput data centre workloads
  • 850 ns port-to-port latency keeps virtualised environments responsive
  • Stackable 1U desktop or rack-mount design simplifies network scaling
  • 4096 VLANs and 13000 ACL entries provide granular traffic control

24-port SFP+ switch for virtualised data centres

The Brocade VDX 6740 delivers 24 SFP+ ports plus four 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports on demand with breakout capability. It operates as a managed Layer 3 device and supports VCS Fabric technology for simplified network design and automated operations. The switch is built for environments that require high performance and low latency while scaling virtual machine mobility and rack density.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The unit weighs 26 and fits a 1U desktop or rack-mountable enclosure. Forwarding performance reaches 960 Mbps with a port-to-port latency of 850 ns. Switching fabric bandwidth is 1.28 Tbps, providing the throughput needed for virtualised workloads without specifying fan or acoustic details.

Build integration needs and freedoms

The switch offers 24 SFP+ ports on demand alongside the base 24 SFP+ and four QSFP+ ports, supporting up to 4096 virtual interfaces and 1024 port profiles. ACL capacity reaches 13000 entries with 3 ARP entries. Stackable design allows fabric expansion while the 1U form factor leaves rack space for adjacent equipment.

Highlights

  • Managed L3 switching with 24 SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+ ports on demand
  • 28 Tbps fabric bandwidth supports high-throughput data centre workloads
  • 850 ns port-to-port latency keeps virtualised environments responsive
  • Stackable 1U desktop or rack-mount design simplifies network scaling
  • 4096 VLANs and 13000 ACL entries provide granular traffic control

Specifications

BrandBrocade
ModelBR-VDX6740-24-R
Weight26
Shipping weight12.70 kg
Package size595 × 590 × 210 mm

Questions about this item

How is the VDX 6740 installed in a rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1U chassis using the supplied rack ears, then secure both front and rear brackets; the rear supports are frequently omitted, causing flex when cables are pulled.

Which components will need replacement during the switch's service life?

Internal cooling fans and redundant power supplies are the field-replaceable units; fan modules slide out the side, and each power supply can be swapped without tools.

What limit appears first when the 24 SFP+ ports run sustained line-rate traffic?

The 1.28 Tbps switching fabric and 960 Mpps forwarding capacity set the ceiling; latency remains at 850 ns until those thresholds are reached.

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