Name: 225-3527 Dell Force10 MXL 24-Ports 10/40GBase-X QSFP+ DCB Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 225-3527
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Force10 MXL 24-Ports 10/40GBase-X QSFP+ DCB Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch is a high-speed network module designed to fit within the Dell Force10 MXL chassis. It provides dense 10 and 40 GbE connectivity with Data Center Bridging capabilities, making it a strong choice for data center networks that need robust, low-latency switching and flexible port configurations.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	225-3527
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10GBase-X,40GBase-X
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.92 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Telnet,Serial Console (RJ-45),SNMP
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,Port Security,Storm Control
Management Type	In-band,Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1,SNMPv2c,SNMPv3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
This Dell Force10 MXL blade switch offers 24 high-speed 10/40 GbE QSFP+ ports, making it ideal for data center environments requiring fast and reliable network connectivity. It’s built to fit into Dell’s Force10 MXL chassis, providing seamless integration and scalability for growing infrastructure needs. Often found in enterprise data centers and cloud environments, this switch supports Data Center Bridging to enhance Ethernet performance for storage and virtualization traffic. Network engineers and IT professionals benefit from its high port density and flexible speed options. Key Features Delivers 24 QSFP+ ports capable of 10/40 GbE speeds Enables lossless traffic with Data Center Bridging support Integrates directly with Dell Force10 MXL chassis systems Offers low latency and high throughput switching performance Supports advanced traffic management and QoS features This blade switch is typically deployed in high-demand data centers where bandwidth and reliability are critical. It plays a key role in supporting virtualization, storage networks, and high-performance computing environments.

Use Cases
The Dell Force10 MXL 24-Ports 10/40GBase-X QSFP+ DCB Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch is primarily deployed in high-density data center environments where low-latency and high-throughput connectivity is critical. It benefits network architects and data center operators who require scalable and flexible networking solutions integrated within the Dell Force10 MXL chassis framework. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers to support large-scale VM migrations with minimal latency. Aggregating 40GbE links in hyperscale cloud infrastructure for efficient east-west traffic handling. Integrating into storage area networks (SANs) to provide lossless Ethernet connectivity for high-performance storage traffic. Deploying in financial services data centers that demand deterministic low-latency switching for real-time trading applications. Supporting edge computing nodes requiring compact, high-bandwidth switching within constrained rack deployments. This blade switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-speed connections within the chassis, enabling streamlined management and scalable port expansions. Its Data Center Bridging support ensures reliable, low-latency transmission, which is crucial for modern data center workloads and demanding enterprise environments.