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Brocade VDX Data Center Switches - Refurbished, Used, New
The Brocade VDX is a family of 1 and 10 Gigabit data center switches for top-of-rack server access, built to form an Ethernet fabric (Brocade VCS) that is managed as one switch. The VDX 6720 is 10GbE SFP+ throughout, the VDX 6730 adds 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports that can connect the Ethernet fabric to an existing Fibre Channel SAN, and the VDX 6710 serves 1GbE copper servers with 10GbE uplinks. The VDX line passed from Brocade to Extreme Networks, and buyers use these switches to extend or repair an existing VDX fabric. NetworkTigers sells VDX switches and power supplies refurbished, used and new, and every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
Brocade VDX switch models
| Model | Ports | Standard licensed configurations | Size | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDX 6710-54 | 48x 1GbE RJ45, 6x 10GbE SFP+ | All ports active | 1U | See listings |
| VDX 6720-24 | 24x 10GbE SFP+ | 16 or 24 active | 1U | See listings |
| VDX 6720-60 | 60x 10GbE SFP+ | 40, 50 or 60 active | 2U | See listings |
| VDX 6730-32 | 24x 10GbE SFP+, 8x 8 Gb FC | 16 or 24 Ethernet ports active | 1U | See listings |
| VDX 6730-76 | 60x 10GbE SFP+, 16x 8 Gb FC | 40, 50 or 60 Ethernet ports active | 2U | See listings |
| Related Brocade | Brocade SAN switches and the full Brocade range | See each page | See each page | Brocade SAN | All Brocade |
Physical port count and licensed port count can differ, and a used unit may not match Brocade's standard configurations. Each listing states the active ports on that unit; buy by that number. Don't see the model you need in stock? Ask us for a quote.
Airflow, power supplies and optics
A part number ending in -F is front-to-back airflow: air enters at the port side. A part number ending in -R is back-to-front: air enters at the power supply side. Match the airflow to your rack's hot and cold aisles and to any VDX switches already in the row. Check each listing for the power supplies, fans and optics installed. This collection also carries 3000W AC and DC power supplies for the VDX 8770 chassis.
Choosing a VDX 6710, 6720 or 6730
Choose the 6710 for racks of servers with 1GbE copper ports. Choose the 6720 for 10GbE fiber or twinax servers, the 24-port model for a single rack and the 60-port model for a row. Choose the 6730 when the switch must also connect to an existing Fibre Channel SAN, and check that the unit carries the FCoE license its Fibre Channel ports need.
Frequently asked questions
Does this VDX 6730 have the FCoE license needed for its Fibre Channel ports?
The Fibre Channel ports on a VDX 6730 only work with the FCoE license installed. Check the listing, or ask us and we will read the license output on the specific unit before you order.
Can more ports be activated later?
Only with an additional Ports on Demand license. Buy the unit with the active port count you need.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise networking equipment since 1996, and every unit carries a 365-day warranty. Ask us for a quote.
NEW Brocade BR-VDX6710-54-F 48x 1GB RJ45 6x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Air Switch
NEW Brocade BR-VDX6730-16-R 24x 10GB SFP+ (16x Active) Back-to-Front Air Switch
$ 437.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F 60x 10GB SFP+ (20x Active) Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
NEW Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F 60x 10GB SFP+ (60x Active) F-B Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-F 60x 10GB SFP+ (60x Active) Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Brocade XBR-DCPWR-3000 VDX 6770 Series 3000W DC Switch Power Supply
$ 185.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6720-40-R 40x 10GB SFP+ Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6730-60-F 60x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6730-40-F 40x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
$ 521.99
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NEW Brocade BR-VDX6720-40-F 40x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6730-16-R 24x 10GB SFP+ (16x Active) Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
$ 429.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6720-60-R 60x 10GB SFP+ (20x Active) Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6720-16-R 24x 10GB SFP+ (16x Active) Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
Brocade XBR-ACPWR-3000 VDX 6770 Series 3000 WAC Switch Power Supply
$ 361.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6730-24-R 24x 10GB (24 Active) SFP+ Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
$ 361.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6730-60-R 60x 10GB SFP+ Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6730-24-F 24x 10GB SFP+ (24x Active) Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6720-16-F 16x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Brocade BR-VDX6720-24-R 24x 10GB SFP+ Back-to-Front Airflow Switch
$ 317.99
$ 318.99
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Brocade BR-VDX6720-40-F 40x 10GB SFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
$ 1,442.99
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