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Brocade VDX 6720 40 port rackmount network switch

Brocade

Brocade BR-VDX6720-40-F 6720 network switch

SKU CH-2K2T-7HVD6 MPN BR-VDX6720-40-F

A managed 40-port rackmount switch for virtualized data-center fabrics

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeManaged
  • Managed switch for simplified network administration
  • 40 ports provide high-density connectivity
  • Rackmount format fits standard data centre cabinets
  • Brocade VCS technology enables Ethernet fabric architecture
  • Designed for virtualised data centre environments

Data-centre Ethernet switch

The Brocade BR-VDX6720-40-F is a managed, rack-mount switch built for virtualised data-centre fabrics. It targets network engineers who need a high-performance Layer 2 foundation for cloud deployments. The unit simplifies architecture by collapsing traditional hierarchies into a flat Ethernet fabric. Organisations scaling out virtualised workloads will find it aligns with modern fabric designs.

40-port density in a 6720 chassis

The model designation confirms forty ports in the VDX 6720 series form factor. This port count is the primary figure that determines whether the switch matches a rack’s connectivity requirement. No other capacity or speed figures are supplied in the source data. Buyers who need a different port quantity must select another model.

Rack-mount managed fabric element

The switch installs in a standard rack and operates as a managed node within a Brocade VCS Ethernet fabric. It requires compatible fabric neighbours and management tooling to join the distributed control plane. The managed feature set off-loads fabric orchestration from external controllers. Deployments lacking VCS infrastructure cannot use the fabric capabilities.

How it compares

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Price $14,283.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrocade
Product line6720
Model nameBR-VDX6720-40-F
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Size & build
Shipping weight18.60 kg
Package size615 × 555 × 210 mm
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

How does the 40-port count affect real-world connectivity in a rack?

Forty ports let you connect up to forty servers or uplinks directly from one chassis, reducing the need for additional access switches in the same rack.

What management interface does the 6720 use and what does it control?

The switch is a managed device, providing a command-line and web interface to configure VLANs, QoS, port channels and fabric services across all forty ports.

What physical mounting does the 6720 require?

The unit is built for rackmount installation and slides into a standard equipment rack using the included mounting brackets.

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