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-VDX6740-48-F Brocade Switch, Front-to-Back, Refurbished, 48x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: BR-VDX6740-48-F has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

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The Brocade BR-VDX6740-48-F is a switch with 48 ports of 10GbE SFP+, 4 ports of 40GbE QSFP+, front-to-back airflow and AC power. This unit is refurbished (used): inspected, powered on and functionally tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. One switch per order, with a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match.

Other versions

BR-VDX6740-48-R
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Back-to-front: air in at the non-port side, out at the port sideIn stock
$390

Maker description: Brocade VDX 6740, 48P SFP+ ports only, no optics, AC, non-port-side exhaust airflow
HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6740-48-F is the front-to-rear airflow version of the SFP+ VDX 6740 at its 48-port tier. Extreme's installation guide says base models support 24 ports and that upgrade licenses bring the total to 48, which is the count in this part number. Power comes from two 250 W AC supplies with three integrated fans each, and a replacement unit must end in -F. The chassis weighs 8.66 kg. Its sister BR-VDX6740-48-R is the same switch with -R, rear-to-front, supplies and fans.

Model: BR-VDX6740-48-F
Network Ports: 48 × 10GbE
Connectors: SFP+, QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Uplinks	4x 40GbE QSFP+
Total ports	52
Fastest port	40GbE
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Front-to-back
Power input	AC
Dimensions	1.75 x 17.32 x 16.14 in (4.32 x 43.99 x 40.99 cm)
Weight	8.66 kg (19.10 lb) with power supplies and fans, no transceivers
Fans	3 cooling fans integrated into the power supplies
Power supplies	Two internal, redundant, field-replaceable, load-sharing AC or DC supplies
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity	10% to 85% at 40°C (104°F), noncondensing
Operating altitude	0 to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Acoustic noise	46.7 dB
CPU	1.5 GHz PowerPC
Switching capacity	1.28 Tbps (data rate, full duplex)
Forwarding rate	960 Mpps
Latency	850 ns port to port

Brocade datasheet

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

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What condition is the BR-VDX6740-48-F in?: The BR-VDX6740-48-F on this page is Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed.

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Brocade BR-VDX6740-48-F. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed BR-VDX6740-48-F was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.