Is the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T end of life?

Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T on January 31, 2023. Its support ends on January 31, 2028. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.

What does Brocade name as the replacement for the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T?

Brocade's notice names Extreme 8520.

BR-VDX6740-24-F

BR-VDX6740-24-F Brocade switch, 24x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40GbE QSFP+

Name: BR-VDX6740-24-F Brocade switch, 24x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40GbE QSFP+
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740-24-F
Price: 265.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Refurbished, tested & guaranteedIn stock

Condition: Refurbished. Tested & Guaranteed

BR-VDX6740-24-F, in stock, ships worldwide.

$265

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Model: BR-VDX6740-24-F
Network Ports: 24 × 10GbE
Connectors: SFP+, QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Warranty terms·Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T	2022-07-29	2023-01-31	2028-01-31	Extreme 8520	Brocade notice

Questions about the Brocade VDX 6740 family

Is the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T end of life?: Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T on January 31, 2023. Its support ends on January 31, 2028. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.
What does Brocade name as the replacement for the Brocade VDX 6740 / 6740T?: Brocade's notice names Extreme 8520.

The Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-F is a switch with 24 ports of 10GbE SFP+ and 4 ports of 40GbE QSFP+. It has AC power. This unit is refurbished: inspected, powered on and functionally tested by our technicians before listing. One switch per order, with a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match.

Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-F / VDX 6740 Switch, 24x 10GbE SFP+ active (of 48, POD licensable) + 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks (POD licensable), AC power, Standard Airflow (Non-Port-Side Exhaust)

HOW IT DIFFERS

BR-VDX6740-24-F is listed with standard airflow, described as non-port-side exhaust. BR-VDX6740-24-R is listed with port-side exhaust airflow. Both pages give 24 active 10GbE SFP+ ports, 4 uplinks of 40GbE QSFP+ and AC power. Pick this one when the rack needs the exhaust away from the port side, and the sister when port-side exhaust fits.