Brocade EM-VDX6740-24-R 24-Port Ethernet Switch

The Brocade BR-VDX6740-24-R is a 1U, dual-AC Ethernet switch in the VDX6740 family, optimized for data center leaf/top-of-rack deployments. It provides 24 active 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports for server and storage connectivity, with the chassis capable of supporting up to 48 SFP+ ports and four 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks depending on licensing and configuration. The -24-R variant is specified with port-side exhaust airflow, aligning with front-to-back cooling in standard rack installations. Dual AC power supplies deliver redundancy to help maintain availability in demanding environments. The switch runs Brocade NOS, delivering Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing capabilities suitable for VLAN-based and multi-tenant network configurations, making it a solid option for mid-sized data centers seeking dense 10 GbE connectivity. Optics are not included with the 24-Port SKU; compatible 10G SFP+ transceivers and fiber or DAC cables must be added separately to connect servers and storage devices. With its compact form factor and enterprise-grade reliability, the BR-VDX6740-24-R is designed to scale in data-center applications that require dependable 10 GbE connectivity, simple management, and robust airflow-aware cooling.