Brocade VDX 6730 Switch
Seeking better ways to build clouds and virtualized data centers, today’s IT organizations are turning to high- performance networking solutions that increase flexibility through leading-edge technologies. The Brocade VDX 6730 Switch is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports that supports the most demanding business applications. It is specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers.
The Brocade VDX 6730 with Brocade VCS® Fabric technology is an ideal platform for Top-of-Rack (ToR) fabric deployments requiring native Fibre Channel connectivity.
Contact us with any questions or for a quote at +1 415-800-2050 or sales@lightwiresystems.com.
*See below for additional information on variant VDX 6730 switches and VDX 6730 parts & licenses.
Seeking better ways to build clouds and virtualized data centers, today’s IT organizations are turning to high- performance networking solutions that increase flexibility through leading-edge technologies. The Brocade VDX 6730 Switch is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports that supports the most demanding business applications. It is specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers.
The Brocade VDX 6730 with Brocade VCS® Fabric technology is an ideal platform for Top-of-Rack (ToR) fabric deployments requiring native Fibre Channel connectivity.
Contact us with any questions or for a quote at +1 415-800-2050 or sales@lightwiresystems.com.
*See below for additional information on variant VDX 6730 switches and VDX 6730 parts & licenses.
Seeking better ways to build clouds and virtualized data centers, today’s IT organizations are turning to high- performance networking solutions that increase flexibility through leading-edge technologies. The Brocade VDX 6730 Switch is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) fixed configuration switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports that supports the most demanding business applications. It is specifically designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and dramatically simplify network architecture in virtualized data centers.
The Brocade VDX 6730 with Brocade VCS® Fabric technology is an ideal platform for Top-of-Rack (ToR) fabric deployments requiring native Fibre Channel connectivity.
Contact us with any questions or for a quote at +1 415-800-2050 or sales@lightwiresystems.com.
*See below for additional information on variant VDX 6730 switches and VDX 6730 parts & licenses.
Product Information
The Brocade VDX 6730 Converged Switch for IBM® is a 10 GbE fixed port switch with LAN and native Fibre Channel ports. It supports multiple connectivity options, including classic Top-of-Rack (ToR) server deployments, Ethernet storage connectivity for FCoE, and bridging Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet LANs.
The Brocade VDX 6730 is available in two models: the 2U Brocade VDX 6730-76 with sixty 10 GbE LAN ports and sixteen 8 Gbps native FC ports, and the 1U Brocade VDX 6730-32 with twenty four 10 GbE LAN ports and eight 8 Gbps native FC ports. IBM models ship with 8 Gbps FC SWL transceivers standard, allowing for connections up to 150 m. Both VDX models come with dual power supplies and customers have a choice of front-to-back or back-to-front airflow models.
‣ Offers high-performance 10 GbE data center LAN ports and native Fibre Channel ports in a fixed configuration switch
‣ Simplifies network architectures and enables cloud computing by delivering Brocade VCS Fabric technology
‣ Provides industry-leading performance and ultra-low latency through wire-speed ports with 600 nanosecond port-to-port latency and automated hardware-based Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking
‣ Provides efficiently load-balanced multipathing at Layers 1, 2, and 3, with multiple Layer 3 gateways
‣ Simplifies virtualized server management by providing VM mobility with dynamic server profile configuration and migration
‣ Provides Ethernet storage connectivity for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, and NAS
‣ Protects existing investments by bridging Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet fabrics
Specs
‣ Device Type: Switch - 16 ports - managed - with 8x 8-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+
‣ Enclosure Type: Front to back airflow rack-mountable 1U
‣ Subtype: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
‣ Ports: 16 x SFP+ + 8 x 8Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
‣ Performance: Switching capacity: 480 Gbps
‣ Capacity: Virtual interfaces (VLANs): 2048
‣ Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 1, RMON 1, RMON 2, Telnet, SNMP 3,
SNMP 2c, CLI
‣ Authentication Method: RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2)
‣ Weight: 16.09 lb - 1U
‣ Dimensions: 16.9" W x 15.1" D x 1.7" H - 1U
‣ Features: Flow control, VLAN support, IGMP snooping, ISL support, IPv6 support, sFlow, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) support, Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) support, priority-based flow control, enhanced transmission selection, Ports on Demand, Quality of Service (QoS), Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+), Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVRST+), Brocade VCS technology, Automatic Migration of Port Profiles (AMPP), LLDP support
Variant Product Details
Lightwire offers the following VDX 6730 Series variants:
Brocade VDX 6730-32
24-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fixed Configuration Switch with Eight 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Brocade VDX 6730-76
60-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fixed Configuration Switch with Sixteen 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Part Numbers & Descriptions
Lightwire Systems offers the following VDX 6730 Series parts:
VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-16-R
VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-24-F
VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-24-R
VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-24POD-01
8-PORT POD LICENSE FOR VDX6730-16
BR-VDX6730-24VCS-01
VCS S/W LICENSE FOR VDX6730-24, VDX6730-16
BR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-F
VDX 6730,24P SFP+,8 8G FC,FC optics,VCS Lic,FCoE Lic,AC,Non-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-R
VDX 6730,24P SFP+,8 8G FC,FC optics,VCS Lic,FCoE Lic,AC,PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-40-F
VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-40-R
VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-60-F
VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-60-R
VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-60POD-01
10-PORT POD LICENSE FOR VDX6730-40
BR-VDX6730-60VCS-01
VCS S/W LICENSE FOR VDX6730-60, VDX6730-40
BR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-F
VDX 6730,60P SFP+,16 8G FC,FC optics,VCS Lic,FCoE Lic,AC,Non-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
BR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-R
VDX 6730,60P SFP+,16 8G FC,FC optics,VCS Lic,FCoE Lic,AC,PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-16-F
VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, FRU, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-16-R
VDX 6730, 16P SFP+, FRU, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-F
VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-32-FCoE-R
VDX 6730, 24P SFP+, 8 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-40-F
VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, FRU, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-40-R
VDX 6730, 40P SFP+, FRU, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-F
VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics,VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, NON-PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDX6730-76-FCoE-R
VDX 6730, 60P SFP+, 16 8G FC, FC optics, VCS Lic, FCoE Lic, AC, PORT SIDE EXHAUST AF
XBR-VDXFCOE-01
FCOE S/W LICENSE - 8 8G FC ports, 8 FC optics FOR VDX6730-24, VDX6730-16
XBR-VDXFCOE-02
FCOE S/W LICENSE- 16 8G FC ports, 16 FC optics FOR VDX6730-60, VDX6730-40
Terms of Service
Lightwire Systems buys, sells, and trades new and used networking equipment. Customer acceptance of the equipment sold by Lightwire Systems binds both parties to the following terms and conditions:
QUOTES
Upon request, we will provide you with an written quote. Quoted and actual price/availability/delivery on all equipment may slightly vary due to time elapsed between quote and purchase, market supply/demand conditions, inventory status. We will honor a quote for a minimum of 30 days, please discuss with your client advisor longer quote time is needed.
CANCELLATIONS
Orders once placed may not be canceled without good cause. Please contact your client advisor with any changes and we will do our best to accommodate or address any concerns.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase and it is within 30 days of delivery, and the product was sold from existing stock, we will accept the return of the working item in the same condition and packaging it was received subject to a 20% restocking fee. If a product was purchased specifically to fill your order and was not available in our inventory at that time, it is non-returnable. Customer is responsible for any freight charges on all returns.
PACKAGING
We use foam, bubble rap, sturdy boxes and professionally pack all hardware. In the event the item arrives damaged, immediately contact your client advisor. Lightwire Systems will work with the customer to address any issues due to damage during shipping and will work diligently to make sure you have working hardware as soon as possible.
SHIPPING
UPS and FED-EX are our shipping partners of choice, however we’re happy to accommodate other shipping partners per a customer’s request.
SALES TAX
Customers are subject to the sales tax rate per their region. Tax exempt organizations must provide us with their tax number when placing an order or will be charged sales tax.
CONDITION - WARRANTY - EXCHANGE
We sell used, unused in original box, and new equipment. All used hardware is fully tested and guaranteed fully functional before sold and comes with an advanced replacement one-year warranty (advance replacement due to failure will be shipped express to ensure your downtime is minimal). New hardware will come with original manufacturer warranties. Warranty covers DOA equipment or equipment failing to perform to manufacturers specifications. Warranty does not cover misuse and/or damage due to improper installation and/or operation of the equipment. No item can be returned without prior authorization. We will repair, exchange, or refund the equipment under warranty within 5 working days after its receipt at our warehouse. All equipment is subject to prior sale.
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