Name: 225-3598 Dell Force10 MXL 24-Port 10/40GbE Blade Switch High-Performance Data Center
Brand: Dell
SKU: 225-3598
Price: 320.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Force10 MXL 24-Port 10/40GbE Blade Switch provides a versatile solution for data centers needing dense, high-speed connectivity within a blade chassis. It balances 10GbE and 40GbE port configurations to support varied workload demands and fits neatly into Dell’s modular infrastructure. This switch is a reliable backbone component for environments focused on performance and scalability.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	225-3598
Condition	Refurbished

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell Force10 MXL 24-Port 10/40GbE Blade Switch is built to handle demanding data center workloads, providing flexible 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity within a compact blade form factor. It’s commonly found in enterprise and cloud data centers where high throughput and low latency are critical. Network administrators and IT teams benefit from its seamless integration into Dell Force10 chassis and robust performance. Key Features Delivers a mix of 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports for scalable network design Integrates smoothly into existing Dell Force10 MXL blade chassis Offers comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing capabilities Supports high availability with features like MLAG and VRRP Designed for environments requiring dense, high-speed networking This switch is typically deployed in data centers to aggregate server connections and provide high-bandwidth uplinks. It plays a key role in environments where efficient traffic management and minimal downtime are essential, helping maintain smooth operations across large network infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Dell Force10 MXL 24-Port 10/40GbE Blade Switch is primarily deployed in high-density data center environments where space and performance are critical. It is particularly valuable for enterprise IT teams managing modular blade chassis who require flexible, high-speed connectivity between servers and storage systems. How It's Used: Integrating 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity in Dell blade chassis for scalable data center aggregation layers. Supporting virtualization environments by providing low-latency, high-throughput switching between virtualized servers. Enabling storage clusters with high-bandwidth requirements through consolidated blade switch infrastructure. Facilitating enterprise data centers’ east-west traffic by optimizing Layer 2 and Layer 3 network segmentation. Deploying in cloud service provider environments to manage dense workloads with heterogeneous bandwidth needs. This switch enhances operational efficiency and scalability by delivering consistent high-speed performance within blade chassis deployments. Its ability to balance multiple port speeds caters to dynamic workload demands, supporting evolving data center networking strategies without requiring external switching hardware.

225-3598 Dell Force10 MXL 24-Port 10/40GbE Blade Switch High-Performance Data Center

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General Information

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