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Brocade VDX 6720 16-port rackmount network switch

Brocade

Brocade BR-VDX6720-16-F 16-port network switch

SKU CH-3B2M-74WEA MPN BR-VDX6720-16-F

A managed 16-port rackmount switch built for virtualised data-centre fabrics

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeManaged
  • Managed switch simplifies network administration
  • 16 ports support high-density connectivity
  • Rackmount format fits standard data centre racks
  • Brocade VCS fabric technology improves Layer 2 scalability
  • Designed for virtualised data centre environments

16-port managed rackmount switch

The Brocade VDX 6720 is a 16-port managed switch built for rackmount deployment in data centre environments. It runs Brocade VCS technology to create Ethernet fabrics that simplify Layer 2 network design and improve scalability for virtualised workloads.

Managed fabric capability

Managed operation enables the switch to participate in a Brocade VCS fabric, allowing automated provisioning, distributed intelligence and non-disruptive scaling across the data centre network. This replaces traditional hierarchical architectures with a flatter, more flexible topology.

Suited for virtualised data centres.

This switch targets organisations building cloud or virtualised data centre fabrics that need high port density and fabric-based management. Buyers who need a simple unmanaged desktop switch or a different port count should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $5,789.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Product line6720
Model nameBR-VDX6720-16-F
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Size & build
Shipping weight13.97 kg
Package size570 × 560 × 220 mm
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

What maintenance or replacement will the 16-port managed switch need later?

The switch is a managed rackmount unit; plan for firmware updates and eventual fan or power-supply module replacement as the only field-replaceable parts.

What limit appears first on the BR-VDX6720-16-F under sustained load?

The 16-port density caps simultaneous connections, so port exhaustion is the first constraint before bandwidth or CPU saturation.

How much noise, heat or power does the 6720 series switch produce running all day?

As a rackmount managed switch it uses internal fans for cooling; expect typical data-center acoustic and thermal output with redundant power supplies drawing continuous load.

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