Brocade VDX 6940 Switch
VDX 6940 switches provide the advanced feature set that data centers require while delivering the high performance and low latency virtualized environments demand. Together with Extreme data center fabrics, these switches transform data center networks by enabling cloud-based architectures that deliver new levels of scale, agility, and operational efficiency.
For organizations seeking automated provisioning capabilities to improve IT agility, VDX switches, together with Extreme VCS Fabric technology, accelerate time to value through automated provisioning of network devices and network virtualization.
VDX 6940 switches deliver optimized buffer and latency and high performance to enable greater cross-sectional bandwidth for east-west traffic – exactly what cloud workloads demand. These switches offer the flexibility needed to scale out networks, deliver intelligence to more effectively manage VM mobility.
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 6940 switches and VDX 6940 parts & licenses.
VDX 6940 switches provide the advanced feature set that data centers require while delivering the high performance and low latency virtualized environments demand. Together with Extreme data center fabrics, these switches transform data center networks by enabling cloud-based architectures that deliver new levels of scale, agility, and operational efficiency.
For organizations seeking automated provisioning capabilities to improve IT agility, VDX switches, together with Extreme VCS Fabric technology, accelerate time to value through automated provisioning of network devices and network virtualization.
VDX 6940 switches deliver optimized buffer and latency and high performance to enable greater cross-sectional bandwidth for east-west traffic – exactly what cloud workloads demand. These switches offer the flexibility needed to scale out networks, deliver intelligence to more effectively manage VM mobility.
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 6940 switches and VDX 6940 parts & licenses.
VDX 6940 switches provide the advanced feature set that data centers require while delivering the high performance and low latency virtualized environments demand. Together with Extreme data center fabrics, these switches transform data center networks by enabling cloud-based architectures that deliver new levels of scale, agility, and operational efficiency.
For organizations seeking automated provisioning capabilities to improve IT agility, VDX switches, together with Extreme VCS Fabric technology, accelerate time to value through automated provisioning of network devices and network virtualization.
VDX 6940 switches deliver optimized buffer and latency and high performance to enable greater cross-sectional bandwidth for east-west traffic – exactly what cloud workloads demand. These switches offer the flexibility needed to scale out networks, deliver intelligence to more effectively manage VM mobility.
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 6940 switches and VDX 6940 parts & licenses.
Product Information
Brocade VDX switches are designed to help organizations stay ahead of application-driven network change by enabling agile growth through a scale-out architecture. This approach offers three key benefits. First, it enables network expansion as a business grows over time. One can horizontally scale spine switches as the number of leaf switches increase. Second, scale-out architecture also enables the creation of resilient network fabrics, eliminating a single point of failure and potential downtime. Third, and most important, a scale-out network architecture delivers a compelling economic benefit. Unlike scale-up, a scale-out model lowers upfront investment. And by using high-density fixed switches, it lowers the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), reducing power, cooling, and data center space.
The Brocade VDX 6940-144S is a 10 GbE optimized switch with 40 GbE or 100 GbE uplinks in a 2U form factor. It offers 96 native 10 GbE SFP+ ports and 12 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, or 4 100 GbE QSFP28 ports. In addition, the Brocade VDX 6940-144S provides flexibility for uplinks, 40 GbE or 100 GbE from leaf switches, and delivers greater cross-sectional bandwidth for east-west traffic. Purpose-built for scale-out data centers and service providers, it enables aggregation of multiple server racks with a single switch.
‣ Transforms networks to deliver cloud scale, agility, and operational efficiency with Extreme
data center fabrics
‣ Supports 1, 10, and 40 GbE options for optimal flexibility and scale
‣ Meets today’s application demands with high performance and low latency
‣ Delivers line-rate throughput for all ports and packet sizes
‣ Fits into any data center design by leveraging 10 GbE/40 GbE uplinks, Ports on Demand (PoD),
and Capacity on Demand (CoD)
‣ Maximizes network availability with efficiency and resiliency
‣ Supports storage environments with advanced flexibility
‣ Automates infrastructure provisioning, validation, troubleshooting, and remediation workflow
Specs
‣ Form factor: 1U
‣ Switching bandwidth (data rate, full duplex): 2.88 Tbps
‣ Switch performance: 2.16 Bpps
‣ Port-to-port latency: 800 ns
‣ 10 GbE SFP+ ports: 144 10 GbE ports using breakout cables
‣ 1 GbE SFP: 0
‣ 1/10 GBASE-T: 0
‣ 40 GbE QSFP+: 36
‣ 100 GbE QSFP28: 0
‣ 40 GbE Ports on Demand (PoD): 24, 36
‣ 10 GbE Ports on Demand (PoD): N/A
‣ Power supplies: Two internal, redundant, field-replaceable, load-sharing
AC/DC power supplies
‣ Cooling fans: 5 field-replaceable fans (FRUs); each fan FRU has 2 fans
‣ Airflow: Rear-to-front or front-to-rear airflow
‣ Dimensions: 17.32" X x 1.73" H x 17.22" D
‣ Weight: 19.6 lb - 1U without media; 22.3 lb with media
Variant Product Details
Lightwire offers the following VDX 6940 Series variant options:
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 36 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, AC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-36Q-AC-R
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 36 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, AC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-24Q-DC-F
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 24 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, DC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-24Q-DC-R
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 24 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, DC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-F
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 24 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, AC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-24Q-AC-R
VDX 6940-36Q base system with 24 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, AC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-64S-AC-R
VDX 6940-144S base system with 64 10 GbE SFP+ ports, AC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-64S-AC-F
VDX 6940-144S base system with 64 10 GbE SFP+ ports, AC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-96S-AC-R
VDX 6940-144S base system with 96 10 GbE SFP+ ports, AC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-96S-AC-F
VDX 6940-144S base system with 96 10 GbE SFP+ ports, AC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-144S-AC-R
VDX 6940-144S base system with 96 10 GbE SFP+ ports and up to 12 40 GbE QSFP+ ports or up to 4 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, AC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-144S-AC-F
VDX 6940-144S base system with 96 10 GbE SFP+ ports and up to 12 40 GbE QSFP+ ports or up to 4 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, AC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-64S-DC-F
VDX 6940-144S base system with 64 10 GbE SFP+ ports, DC power supply, non-port-side exhaust airflow
BR-VDX6940-64S-DC-R
VDX 6940-144S base system with 64 10 GbE SFP+ ports, DC power supply, port-side exhaust airflow
Part Numbers & Descriptions
Lightwire Systems offers the following VDX 6940 Series parts & licenses:
FCoE software license for VDX 6940
BR-VDX6940-144S-16-10GPOD
16×10 GbE Ports on Demand (PoD) license for VDX 6940-144S
BR-VDX6940-144S-6X40G-POD
6×40 GbE or 2×100 GbE Ports on Demand (PoD) license for VDX 6940-144S
BR-VDX6940-36Q-12X40G-POD
12×40 GbE Ports on Demand (PoD) license for VDX 6940-36Q
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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