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-64-F

BR-VDX6740T-64-F Brocade switch, 48x 1/10GbE RJ45 and 4x 40GbE QSFP+

Name: BR-VDX6740T-64-F Brocade switch, 48x 1/10GbE RJ45 and 4x 40GbE QSFP+
Brand: Brocade
SKU: BR-VDX6740T-64-F
Price: 4995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Condition: Used. Tested & Guaranteed

BR-VDX6740T-64-F, in stock, ships worldwide.

$4,995

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Model: BR-VDX6740T-64-F
Network Ports: 48 × 1/10GbE
Connectors: RJ45, QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, 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 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.

The Brocade BR-VDX6740T-64-F is a switch with 48 ports of 1/10GbE RJ45 and 4 ports of 40GbE QSFP+. It has a 1U rack-mount form factor and front-to-back airflow. This unit is used: 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-VDX6740T-64-F / VDX 6740T switch, 48x 10GBASE-T (1/10GbE) copper ports + 4x 40GbE QSFP+ ports (breakout to 64x 10GbE total), 1.28 Tbps switching capacity, front-to-back airflow, AC power, 1U

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Brand: Brocade Uplinks: 4x 40GbE QSFP+ Total ports: 52 Fastest port: 40GbE Form factor: 1U rack-mount Airflow: Front-to-back Warranty: 3 years, Townsend Networks Returns: 30 days

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Brocade BR-VDX6740T-64-F. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Used, Tested & Guaranteed BR-VDX6740T-64-F was tested by our technicians before listing. How we test is on /testing-process.

WARRANTY & RETURNS

BR-VDX6740T-64-F has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on /warranty and /legal/refunds.