About Brocade VDX 6710-54 Switch

The Brocade VDX 6710-54 is a high-performance, data-center-class Ethernet switch designed for low-latency, highly scalable, and virtualized environments. Part of Brocades VDX family, this switch supports Ethernet Fabric technology, enabling seamless, automated, and efficient fabric networks suitable for cloud, virtualization, and mission-critical applications.

Equipped with 48 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 6 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, the VDX 6710-54 provides the perfect balance for access-layer deployments requiring high port density with strong uplink capabilities. Its advanced fabric architecture reduces complexity by enabling automatic configuration, self-healing, and simplified network expansion.

The switch delivers sub-microsecond latency, making it ideal for high-performance computing, storage networks, and virtual machine mobility. With support for Layer 2 switching, TRILL-based fabric technology, and robust management features, the VDX 6710-54 ensures outstanding reliability and scalability.

Its 1U rack-mountable design is power-efficient, resilient, and built for continuous 24/7 data-center operation with high airflow and redundant power options.

Key Benefits

• 48 1GbE ports + 6 10GbE SFP+ for powerful aggregation

• Ethernet Fabric support for automated, scalable data-center networks

• Ultra-low latency for performance-critical environments

• Ideal for virtualization & cloud architectures

• High throughput & non-blocking switching

• Automated provisioning & VM mobility support

• TRILL-based fabric with simple scalability

• Redundant power & hot-swappable modules

• Energy-efficient 1U design

Typical Applications

• Data center access layers

• High-performance computing (HPC)

• Cloud & virtualized server networks

• Storage connectivity (iSCSI / NAS environments)

• Enterprise server farms

• Low-latency and high-bandwidth environments