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-VDX6740T-56-1G-R Brocade Switch, Back-Front, Refurbished, 48x 1GbE RJ45 and 2x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-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-VDX6740T-56-1G-R is a switch with 48 ports of 1GbE RJ45, 2 ports of 40GbE QSFP+, back-to-front 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-VDX6740T-56-1G-F
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Front-to-backIn stock
$650

HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-R is the VDX 6740T-1G variant with rear-to-front airflow, so its fans and supplies must be replaced with -R parts. Extreme describes the 1G base model as fully populated with 48 Ethernet ports on Base-T (RJ-45) at 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps, with two 40 GbE ports included and a 40G Port Upgrade license for two additional ones. It is the 10.82 kg 6740T chassis with two 500 W supplies. Its sister BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-F is the front-to-rear version.

Model: BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-R
Network Ports: 48 × 1GbE
Connectors: RJ45, QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Product line	VDX Series
Uplinks	2x 40GbE QSFP+
Total ports	50
Fastest port	40GbE
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Back-to-front
Power input	AC

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 and answers

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.

Brocade BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-R / VDX 6740T Series Switch, 48x 1GbE RJ45 (10GBASE-T CoD-upgradeable) + 2x 40GbE QSFP+, VCS Logical Chassis, Back-to-Front Airflow

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Brocade BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-R. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed BR-VDX6740T-56-1G-R was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.