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-R Brocade Switch, Back-Front, Refurbished, 36x 40GbE QSFP+

Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-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

$1,600

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The Brocade BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-R is a switch with 36 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 cables to match.

Other versions

BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F
Used, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Front-to-backIn stock
$430

HOW IT DIFFERS: BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-R has back-to-front airflow; its sister BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-F has front-to-back airflow.

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

Technical details

Brand	Brocade
Product line	Brocade VDX 6940-36Q (ExtremeSwitching)
Management ports	RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet out-of-band management port
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Port-side exhaust (rear-to-front)
Power input	AC
Dimensions	4.4 cm / 1.73 in x 44 cm / 17.32 in x 43.8 cm / 17.22 in
Weight	8.9 kg / 19.6 lb empty; 10.1 kg / 22.3 lb fully loaded
Fans	Five field-replaceable fan assemblies, each with two fans, 10 per system
Power supplies	Two internal, redundant, field-replaceable, load-sharing AC or DC
Input voltage	100 - 240 VAC (nominal); 90 - 264 VAC (range)
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating humidity	10% to 85% at 40°C (104°F), non-condensing
Operating altitude	0 to 3000 m (9,842 ft.)
Acoustic noise	Maximum: 88 dBA (8.8 Bels); Nominal: 71 dBA (7.1 Bels)
CPU	1.5 GHz P3041 Quad Core CPU
Memory (DRAM)	DDR3 SDRAM, 16 GB
Flash storage	Boot Flash 4 MB; Compact Flash e-USB 16 GB
Console port	One serial port used for console
USB port	USB connector, used for data and firmware downloads
Certifications	FCC Part 15, Subpart B (Class A); EN 55022 (CE mark) (Class A)

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-R / VDX 6940-36Q Switch, 36x 40GbE QSFP+ Ports (breakout to up to 144x 10GbE), Dual 500W AC PSU (redundant), Port-Side Exhaust Airflow

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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

CONDITION & TESTING

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