Brocade VDX 6740 48 SFP-10G-4QSFP-40GB

Introduction

In a world where data centers form the very backbone of businesses, choosing a high-performance and scalable switching solution is key to staying competitive and adaptable. The Brocade VDX 6740 48 SFP-10G-4QSFP-40GB Switch is designed to match the growing demands of enterprise and service provider networks.
This powerful piece of hardware combines high port density, low latency, and flexible configuration options — making it a perfect match for businesses experiencing rapid growth in their data workloads and network complexity.

The Brocade VDX 6740 is a top-of-rack (ToR) leaf switch, designed to connect computing and storage resources efficiently within a data center fabric.
Whether you’re designing a new leaf-and-spine architecture or adding redundancy to an existing network, the Brocade VDX 6740 provides a robust, scalable, and adaptable solution.

Unmatched Performance and Low-Latency Forwarding

At the core of the Brocade VDX 6740 is a high-throughput architecture designed for low latency and cut-through forwarding.
This means packet delivery is faster and more predictable — perfect for applications where latency directly impacts performance, from financial transactions to video delivery and large-scale computing workloads.

With 48 10G SFP+ and 4 40G QSFP+ ports, the Brocade VDX 6740 can handle up to 1.28 Tbps of throughput.
This makes it a powerful leaf/aggregation platform for growing enterprise clouds and service provider infrastructures.
Whether you need to connect numerous physical and virtual machines or consolidate resources across your data center, this switch delivers the necessary bandwidth without bottlenecks.

Reliable and Highly Scalable Network Operations

Scalability and resiliency are two key components for a modern data center, and the Brocade VDX 6740 excels at both.
Using Brocade’s VCS Fabric technology, you can connect numerous switches into a single logical fabric.
This lets you simplify operations, streamline configuration, and scale the network effortlessly — adding additional switches without adding complexity.

Because the VDX 6740 supports multi-layer convergence and automation through VCS, you can leverage centralized management, automatic configuration, and policy consistency across all switches in your fabric.
This results in a more agile, resilient, and scalable network — able to grow alongside your enterprise without causing service disruptions or administrative headaches.

Versatile Deployment for Diverse Applications

Whether you’re designing for a large enterprise, service provider, or specialized data center application, the Brocade VDX 6740 is a versatile solution.
The combination of high port density, low latency, and powerful automation makes it ideal for:

 Cloud computing and multitenant data centers
 Storage area networks (iSCSI, FCoE, and File)
 High-frequency financial applications
 Large enterprise campuses
 Internet service providers and carriers

This adaptability lets you maximize your hardware investment across numerous use cases — without needing separate platforms for each scenario.

Brocade VDX 6740 — Designed for Operational Simplicity

Managing a large, growing network can be challenging, but the Brocade VDX 6740 is designed to simplify operations from day one.
With centralized configuration and policy control across all switches in your fabric, adding or removing a node becomes a matter of minutes instead of hours.
This makes scaling your network a smooth, cost-effective process and lets your IT team focus on more strategic initiatives instead of getting bogged down in manual configuration tasks.
The result is a more adaptable, responsive, and less error-prone network — perfect for businesses that need to stay nimble in a rapidly changing environment.

Future-Proof Your Network

As technology evolves and workloads grow more intensive, your network must be able to keep up.
The Brocade VDX 6740 is designed with future-proof adaptability in mind.
Support for 40GbE and 10GbE, combined with low latency and scalable architecture, means it can handle growing bandwidth requirements without needing a complete hardware refresh.

This forward-thinking design lets you leverage the same platform for years to come, protecting your investment and simplifying your migration path when it’s time to grow.

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Brocade VDX family Datasheet