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-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R Brocade Switch, Back-to-Front, Used, 48x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R 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-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R is a switch with 48 ports of 10GbE SFP+, 4 ports of 40GbE QSFP+, back-to-front airflow and AC power. This unit is 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-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Front-to-back: air in at the port side, out at the non-port sideIn stock
$985

HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R has back-to-front airflow; its sister BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-F has front-to-back airflow.

Model: BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R
Network Ports: 48 × 10GbE
Connectors: SFP+, QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Product line	VDX 6740
Uplinks	4x 40GbE QSFP+
Total ports	52
Fastest port	40GbE
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Back-to-front: air in at the non-port side, out at the port side
Power input	AC
Throughput	1.28 Tbps switching capacity
Power supplies	Dual hot-swappable 250 W AC supplies, 3 integrated fans each
Input voltage	100 to 240 V AC nominal (90 to 264 V AC range), 50/60 Hz

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

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.

BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R VDX 6740, 64P SFP+, 2xAC, FCoE, VCS port-side exhaust

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Brocade BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Used, Tested & Guaranteed BR-VDX6740-64-ALLSW-R was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.