Extreme Networks XBR-VDX6740-24-R Data Center Leaf Switch

Technical Specifications

Model：XBR-VDX6740-24-R Brand：Extreme Networks Product Type: 1U rack mount high-density data center Layer2/L3 leaf switch

Front Ports:

• 48 × total 10GbE SFP+ slots, 24 ports activated by default via PoD license

• 4 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports, each QSFP+ can breakout to four 10G SFP+ interfaces

• Partial ports support FlexPort function, switch between Ethernet / 16G FC for FCoE

• 1 × RJ45 serial console port

• LED indicators for port link, activity and system health

Rear Panel Interfaces:

• 1 × OOB 10/100/1000BASE-T management port

• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

• N+1 redundant fan, port-side exhaust airflow (R version)

Switching & Layer Features: Switch Fabric: 1.28 Tbps full duplex Forwarding Rate: 960 Mpps MAC Address Table: 32K entries Max Jumbo Frame: 9216 bytes VLAN: Up to 4094 802.1Q tagged VLAN Routing: IPv4 / IPv6 static & dynamic routing Security: 802.1X, MAC authentication, storm control, centralized ACL, FIPS QoS: Hardware L2-L4 classification, 8 priority queues, DCB PFC lossless ethernet Fabric: VCS Virtual Cluster Switching, multiple switches form unified logical fabric Management: Network OS (NOS), SNMP, SSH, Web GUI, Extreme Management Center

Power & Mechanical: Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC 100-240V PSU, load sharing Cooling: N+1 redundant fans, port-side exhaust airflow Operating temperature：0℃ ~ +40℃ Dimension: 442mm × 43.7mm × 440mm Weight: Approx 7.3 kg Mounting: Standard 19-inch 1U rack bracket Software OS: Extreme Networks Network OS (NOS)

System compatibility

XBR-VDX6740-24-R belongs to Extreme VDX6740 series leaf switch family, 24-port PoD licensed variant, R stands for port-side exhaust airflow. Compatible with standard 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+ transceivers. Support VCS fabric virtualization. FlexPort enables FCoE storage convergence. End-of-sale hardware platform, widely used for legacy data center leaf-spine network renovation and spare replacement.

Function

XBR-VDX6740-24-R is 1U compact high-performance data center leaf switch manufactured by Extreme Networks. It comes with 24 active 10G SFP+ ports for server access, 4×40G QSFP+ uplink ports for interconnection to spine switches. VCS fabric merges multiple VDX switches as one logical device, simplifies deployment and maintenance. FlexPort supports FCoE to converge LAN and storage traffic on single network infrastructure. Supports full IPv4/IPv6 routing, DCB lossless ethernet, 802.1X authentication, VLAN segmentation and hardware QoS. Dual redundant hot-swap PSU and fans ensure high availability for critical data center workloads. Widely deployed for virtualization, storage convergence and enterprise data center spare replacement.

Installation

Follow ESD protection procedure. Mount switch to standard 19-inch 1U rack. Connect AC power cords to both power supplies. Insert SFP+/QSFP+ transceivers for server access and uplink connection. Access serial console port for initial NOS configuration, set VCS fabric, VLAN, routing and QoS policy. Verify fabric formation and port connectivity after power-up. Activate extra PoD license to unlock additional 10G ports if required.

Interface

48×10G SFP+ slots (24 active),4×40G QSFP+ ports,serial console port,OOB management port,dual hot-swap AC PSU,N+1 fan tray,LED indicators for Extreme Networks XBR-VDX6740-24-R.

Feature

Original Extreme Networks XBR-VDX6740-24-R datacenter leaf switch,1U,24 active 10G SFP+ +4×40G QSFP+,VCS virtual fabric,FCoE FlexPort,port-side exhaust airflow,NOS OS,support hot-swappable redundant power and fan. This spare unit is used for legacy data center leaf network maintenance and hardware replacement.

Diagnostic

Switch boot failure: Check AC power input and cable, inspect redundant power module installation status. Port link down: Confirm SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver compatibility, inspect fiber end face and cable quality. VCS fabric split: Verify inter-switch 40G links, match NOS firmware version on all fabric nodes. Inactive ports: This is 24P PoD model, extra ports require additional license activation. Overheat alarm: Check fan module working condition and rack airflow.

Product BriefXBR-VDX6740-24-R is Extreme Networks VDX6740 series 1U data center leaf switch with 24 licensed 10G SFP+ ports and 4×40G QSFP+ uplink, VCS fabric and FCoE capability, port-side exhaust airflow,classic spare for legacy virtualized data center network.

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.