Extreme Networks BR-VDX6740T-24-R VDX 6740T 10GBASE-T Ethernet Switch

Technical SpecificationsModel：BR-VDX6740T-24-R Brand：Extreme Networks (Legacy Brocade) Product Type: 1U rack mount fixed data center switch

Front Ports:

• 24 × 10GBASE-T RJ45 copper ports

• 4 × QSFP+ slots for 40GBASE-X uplink; each QSFP+ can breakout to 4×10G SFP+

• RJ45 management port, RJ45 console port, USB port

• Per-port link/activity LED and system health indicator

Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps Max Jumbo Frame: 9216 bytes Fabric Technology: VCS Virtual Cluster Switching Supported Protocol: L2 switching, static routing, OSPF, BGP, FCoE, DCB, LACP QoS: 8 hardware priority queues per port Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC PSU (load sharing, redundant) Airflow: Port-side exhaust (R suffix) Software OS: Network OS (NOS) Operating temperature：0℃ ~ +40℃ Weight: Approx 7.8 kg Mounting: Standard 19-inch 1U rack bracket

System compatibility

BR-VDX6740T-24-R belongs to Extreme VDX6740T family. Compatible with 40G QSFP+ transceivers, DAC/AOC breakout cables. Can form VCS fabric cluster with other VDX series switches. Deployed as leaf switch in data center, connect servers via 10G copper.

Function

BR-VDX6740T-24-R is 10G copper leaf switch for data center. Base configuration has 24 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports for server connection. Four QSFP+ 40G ports provide high-speed uplink to fabric spine switches. Supports Ports-on-Demand license to expand to full 48×10GBASE-T ports. VCS fabric enables multiple switches to work as one logical device. Supports FCoE and DCB for unified storage and LAN network. Redundant hot-swap PSU ensures high availability. Widely used for enterprise data center, virtualization server room leaf layer deployment.

InstallationMount unit into standard 19-inch rack. Install dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and connect power cords. Plug CAT6A / CAT7 copper cables for 10GBASE-T downlink, insert QSFP+ modules or 40G DAC/AOC for uplink. Access console port for initial NOS configuration, create VCS cluster, configure VLAN, routing and FCoE/DCB policy. Verify port negotiation and fabric status after power-up.

Interface24×10GBASE-T RJ45 ports,4×QSFP+ 40G slots,management RJ45,console port,USB port,PSU and fan slots,LED indicators for Extreme Networks BR-VDX6740T-24-R.

FeatureOriginal Extreme Networks BR-VDX6740T-24-R VDX6740T switch,24×10GBASE-T +4×40G QSFP+,VCS virtual cluster fabric,PoD port expandable,dual redundant AC PSU,port side exhaust airflow,NOS operating system. This spare switch is used for data center leaf server access network maintenance and replacement.

DiagnosticDevice boot failure: Check AC power input, re-seat redundant PSU and fan modules. 10G copper port link down: Use CAT6A or CAT7 cable only, verify auto-negotiation status. QSFP+ uplink no link: Check transceiver compatibility, clean fiber end and read DDM optical power. VCS fabric cluster split: Verify inter-switch link connectivity and matching NOS firmware version. Overheat alarm: Check fan tray operation and cabinet airflow.

Product BriefBR-VDX6740T-24-R is Extreme VDX6740T 1U 24-port 10GBASE-T switch with 40G QSFP+ uplink,port side exhaust airflow,classic spare for data center leaf server access fabric.

DisclaimerAll parameters are for reference only and shall not be used as the basis for quotation. Goods are scarce, overseas delivery lead time is 3-7 working days. It is only used for equipment maintenance and replacement.