Name: 210-AODD Dell MX9116N 12-Ports 400GBase-X QSFP28-DD 4-Ports 100GBase-X QSFP28 32Gb/s Fibre Channel Fabric Switching Engine for MX7000 Chassis
Brand: Dell
SKU: 210-AODD
Price: 849.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell MX9116N is a fabric switching engine that provides a mix of high-speed 400G and 100G ports specifically designed to fit within the MX7000 chassis. It supports Fibre Channel at 32Gb/s, making it a solid choice for storage networking needs in data centers that require reliable and scalable performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	210-AODD

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell MX9116N Fabric Switching Engine is built for high-performance environments requiring rapid data movement and low latency. It is often found in data centers using the MX7000 chassis to provide robust and scalable storage area networking. Engineered specifically for use with the MX7000, it offers a blend of 400G and 100G ports that cater to diverse connectivity needs, making it suitable for enterprises managing large-scale virtualization or intensive workloads. Storage administrators and IT professionals benefit from its reliable Fibre Channel switching capabilities. Key Features High-density 400G QSFP28-DD ports for maximizing bandwidth Flexible 100G QSFP28 ports to accommodate various network setups 32Gb/s Fibre Channel support ensures compatibility with SAN environments Optimized for seamless integration within the Dell MX7000 chassis Delivers consistent performance under heavy data loads The MX9116N is typically deployed in enterprise data centers focused on consolidating storage and compute resources. It plays a central role in sustaining fast, reliable network fabric crucial for modern workloads. Its blend of speed and flexibility helps organizations maintain efficient, scalable infrastructure without frequent hardware changes.

Use Cases
The Dell MX9116N switching engine is primarily deployed within large-scale data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency fabric interconnects. It benefits IT architects and storage administrators managing virtualized storage clusters and enterprise environments that demand seamless integration of Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity within the MX7000 chassis. How It's Used: Enabling high-performance storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise data centers supporting mission-critical workloads. Integrating 400G and 100G Ethernet links in hyper-converged infrastructure for cloud service providers. Supporting multi-protocol environments combining Fibre Channel and Ethernet fabrics in large-scale virtualization deployments. Facilitating storage traffic aggregation in modular chassis deployments for scalable rack architectures. Optimizing data transport in backup and disaster recovery sites with high bandwidth and low latency requirements. This switching engine enhances operational efficiency by consolidating storage and network fabrics within a unified platform, allowing scalable bandwidth growth. It supports consistent high-performance data paths essential for complex storage and compute workloads in demanding IT infrastructures.

210-AODD Dell MX9116N 12-Ports 400GBase-X QSFP28-DD 4-Ports 100GBase-X QSFP28 32Gb/s Fibre Channel Fabric Switching Engine for MX7000 Chassis

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