Brocade VDX Series
Brocade continues to innovate and extend its data center leadership by deploying real-world solutions today.
Brocade VDX 6710 Data Center Switches
The Brocade VDX; 6710 Data Center Switch is a high-performance 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed port switch that provides a reliable, scalable, and flexible foundation for supporting the most demanding business applications. It offers a cost-effective solution for classic ToR server connectivity, and the option to connect servers to an Ethernet fabric using Brocade VCS Fabric technology.
- Supports existing 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) data center server connectivity
- Maximizes performance through 48 wire-speed 1 GbE ports with 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency and hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking
- Simplifies network architectures and enables cloud computing by delivering Brocade VCS Fabric technology
- Simplifies networking infrastructure by eliminating STP and providing multi-homed active-active server connections for Ethernet networks
- Simplifies virtualization server management by providing Virtual Machine (VM) mobility with dynamic server profile configuration
| Part Number | Description | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| BR-VDX6710-54-F | VDX 6710, 48P GbE, 6P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF | Call |
| BR-VDX6710-54-R | VDX 6710, 48P GbE, 6P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF | Call |
| XBR-VDX6710-54-F | VDX 6710, 48P GbE, 6P SFP+, FRU, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF | Call |
| XBR-VDX6710-54-R | VDX 6710, 48P GbE, 6P SFP+, FRU, AC, PORT SIDE | Call |
Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches
As IT organizations look for better ways to build clouds and virtualized data centers, they are turning to high-performance networking solutions that increase flexibility through leading-edge technologies. Brocade® VDX™ 6720 Data Center Switches are specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers. By delivering Brocade VCS™ technology, the Brocade VDX 6720 helps organizations build data center Ethernet fabrics—revolutionizing the design of Layer 2 networks and providing an intelligent foundation for cloud computing.
- Simplifies network architectures and enables cloud computing by delivering virtual cluster switching technology
- Provides Ports on Demand flexibility with 16-, 24-, 40-, 50-, and 60-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) models built on Brocade sixth-generation fabric switching technology
- Maximizes performance through wire-speed ports with 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency and hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking
- Provides multi-homed active-active server connections for Ethernet networks
- Builds scale-out Ethernet fabrics for virtualized data centers
- Enables end-to-end convergence of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, and NAS storage traffic along with IP LAN data traffic
- Simplifies management by maintaining network policies as virtual machines move throughout the data center with Automatic Migration of Port Profiles (AMPP)
- Helps reduce operational costs and complexity by enabling the entire fabric to be managed as a single switch
| Part Number | Description | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| BR-VDX6720-16-F | VDX 6720, includes 16 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side intake airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 250W Power supplies | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-16-R | VDX 6720, includes 16 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side exhaust airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 250W Power supplies | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-24-F | VDX 6720, includes 24 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side intake airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 250W Power supplies | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-24-R | VDX 6720, includes 24 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side exhaust airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 250W Power supplies | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-40-F | VDX 6720, includes 40 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side intake airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 500W Power supplies and three Fan units | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-40-R | VDX 6720, includes 40 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side exhaust airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 500W Power supplies and three Fan units | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-60-F | VDX 6720, includes 60 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side intake airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 500W Power supplies and three Fan units | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-60-R | VDX 6720, includes 60 SFP+ ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet with Port side exhaust airflow. Ports only, does not include Optics. Comes with two 500W Power supplies and three Fan units | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-24FCOE-01 | Software License to enable FCoE on VDX-6720-16 or VDX-6720-24 | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-24POD-01 | 8-PORT Ports on Demand License for VDX6720-16 to make all 24 ports enabled | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-24VCS-01 | Software License to enable VCS on VDX6720-24 or VDX6720-16 | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-60FCOE-01 | Software License to enable FCoE on VDX-6720-40, VDX-6720-60 | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-60POD-01 | 10-PORT Ports on Demand License for VDX6720-40 to enable 10 more ports | Call |
| BR-VDX6720-60VCS-01 | Software Liecense to enable VCS on VDX6720-60 or VDX6720-40 | Call |
Brocade VDX 6730 Data Center Switches
The Brocade VDX® 6730 Data Center Switch is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed port switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports. It supports multiple connectivity options, including classic ToR server deployments, Ethernet fabrics, and Ethernet storage connectivity for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, NAS, and bridging Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Ethernet fabrics. .
- Offers high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) data center LAN ports and native Fibre Channel ports in a fixed port switch configuration
- Provides industry-leading performance and ultra-low latency through wire-speed ports with 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency and hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking
- Simplifies network architectures and enables cloud computing by delivering Brocade VCS Fabric technology
- Provides Ethernet storage connectivity for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, and NAS
- Protects existing investments by bridging Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet fabrics
Part Number Description MSRP BR-VDX6730-24-F VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-24-R VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-16-F VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-16-R VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-60-F VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-60-R VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-40-F VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-40-R VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-16-F VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, FRU, AC, NON-PORT SIDE Call XBR-VDX6730-16-R VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, FRU, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-40-F VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, FRU, AC, NON-PORT SIDE Call XBR-VDX6730-40-R VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, FRU, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-F VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-R VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-F VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call BR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-R VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-F VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-R VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-F VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics,VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-R VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF Call XBR-VDXFCOE-01 FCOE S/W LICENSE - 8 8G FC ports, 8 FC optics FOR Call BR-VDX6730-24POD-01 8-PORT POD LICENSE FOR VDX6730-16 Call BR-VDX6730-24VCS-01 VCS S/W LICENSE FOR VDX6730-24, VDX6730-16 Call XBR-VDXFCOE-02 FCOE S/W LICENSE- 16 8G FC ports, 16 FC optics FOR VDX6730-60, VDX6730-40 Call BR-VDX6730-60VCS-01 VCS S/W LICENSE FOR VDX6730-60, VDX6730-40 Call BR-VDX6730-60POD-01 10-PORT POD LICENSE FOR VDX6730-40 Call
