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 Brocade Switch, Front-to-Back Airflow, Used, 48x 1/10GbE RJ45 and 4x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
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 the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

$4,995

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The Brocade BR-VDX6740T-64-F is a switch with 48 ports of 1/10GbE RJ45, 4 ports of 40GbE QSFP+ and front-to-back airflow. It has a 1U rack-mount form factor. 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-VDX6740T-64-R
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Back-to-frontIn stock
$390

Maker description: Brocade VDX 6740T, 48P 10GBASE-T and 4 SFP+ ports only, no optics, AC, non-port-side exhaust airflow
HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6740T-64-F is the copper VDX 6740T at its 64-port tier with front-to-rear airflow. Extreme lists 48 Base-T ports, which run at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps, plus 4 QSFP+ ports that a 40G Port Upgrade license can add and that can be broken out into 10 GbE ports. It has two 500 W supplies and five hot-swappable fans, and weighs 10.82 kg. Its sister BR-VDX6740T-64-R has rear-to-front airflow.

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

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Uplinks	4x 40GbE QSFP+
Total ports	52
Fastest port	40GbE
Form factor	1U rack-mount
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Front-to-back
Dimensions	1.68 x 17.22 x 21.12 in (4.27 x 43.74 x 53.65 cm)
Weight	10.82 kg (23.85 lb) with power supplies and fans, no transceivers
Fans	5 cooling fans
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	3 µs 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

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.

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 Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.