Is the Brocade VDX 6940 end of life?

Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade VDX 6940 on February 1, 2022. Its support ends on February 1, 2027. 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 6940?

Brocade's notice names Extreme 8520, 8720.

BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F Brocade Switch, Front-to-Back, Used, 36x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-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-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F is a switch with 36 ports of 40GbE QSFP+, front-to-back 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-VDX6940-36Q-AC-R
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Port-side exhaust (rear-to-front)In stock
$1,600

HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F has front-to-back airflow; its sister BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-R has back-to-front airflow. BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F has 36 ports of 40GbE QSFP+; its sister BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-F has 24 ports of 40GbE QSFP+.

Model: BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F
Network Ports: 36 × 40GbE
Connectors: QSFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Product line	VDX 6940-36Q
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Front-to-back
Power input	AC
Throughput	2.88 Tbps switching, 2.16 Bpps forwarding

Brocade datasheet

Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Brocade VDX 6940	2021-07-29	2022-02-01	2027-02-01	Extreme 8520, 8720	Brocade notice

Questions about the Brocade VDX 6940 family

Is the Brocade VDX 6940 end of life?: Brocade ended the sale of the Brocade VDX 6940 on February 1, 2022. Its support ends on February 1, 2027. 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 6940?: Brocade's notice names Extreme 8520, 8720.

Brocade BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F / VDX 6940-36Q switch, 36x 40GbE QSFP+ ports (fully licensed), AC power, front-to-back airflow

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Brocade BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Used, Tested & Guaranteed BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.