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- In Stock: 7
- Manufacturer: Brocade
- Model or Part: BR-VDX6720-60FCOE-01
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The Brocade FCoE Software License BR-VDX6720-60FCOE-01 unlocks Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities on the VDX6720 series switches. Designed for modern data center environments, this license transforms standard Ethernet ports into high-performance, lossless conduits that carry both storage and network traffic on a single fabric. By enabling FCoE, organizations can reduce cabling complexity, lower power consumption, and simplify management while preserving the reliability of traditional Fibre Channel SANs.
Key Features
- Activates native FCoE support on up to 60 ports of VDX6720 switches
- Seamless integration with existing Brocade Fabric Vision and Network Advisor tools
- Lossless Ethernet (DCB) enforcement for guaranteed storage traffic performance
- Support for virtual SANs, allowing multiple logical fabrics on a single physical switch
- Scalable licensing model that can be expanded as data center needs grow
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: BR-VDX6720-60FCOE-01
- Applicable hardware: VDX6720 series switches (40, 60 and 100 port configurations)
- License type: Per-port software activation for FCoE
- Maximum supported bandwidth per port: 8 Gbps (full duplex)
- Compatible with DCB standards IEEE 802.1Qbb, 802.1Qaz and 802.1Qau
- Software version requirement: VDX6720 firmware 7.x or later
Applications
- Data center consolidation where server virtualization and SAN traffic share the same physical infrastructure
- High-performance computing clusters that need low latency storage access over Ethernet
- Enterprise private clouds requiring flexible, multi-tenant storage networking
- Disaster recovery sites that benefit from simplified cabling and faster provisioning of storage paths
- Hybrid environments that combine traditional Fibre Channel arrays with modern Ethernet switches
By adding the Brocade FCoE Software License to your VDX6720 deployment, you gain a future-ready solution that maximizes investment in both networking and storage assets while delivering the performance and reliability demanded by today's mission critical applications.