Name: 094J13 Dell 28-Port 10GbE PowerConnect M8428-K Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 094J13
Price: 553.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerConnect M8428-K is a blade switch that delivers 28 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity within the Dell M1000e chassis. It fits into data center setups where dense, high-speed connections are needed to support server workloads, virtualization, and clustered applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	094J13
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Number of Ports	28-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+
Port Speed	10 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features	802.1X, Access Control Lists (ACLs), SSHv2, RADIUS, TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, RADIUS, TACACS+

Power & Cooling
Power	Powered by M1000e chassis
Power Supply	Chassis-shared power (M1000e)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Dell PowerConnect M8428-K is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet blade switch built specifically for the Dell M1000e blade chassis. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where fast, reliable server-to-server and server-to-network communication is essential. IT professionals and network administrators utilize this switch to enhance network throughput and reduce bottlenecks within blade server deployments. Key Features Offers 28 10GbE ports for dense and efficient connectivity Supports low-latency switching ideal for virtualization and clustering Integrates seamlessly with Dell M1000e chassis management tools Includes advanced features like VLANs and QoS for traffic management Provides flexible uplink options to core network infrastructure This switch is typically deployed in environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency, such as virtualized servers, storage networks, and high-performance computing clusters. It plays a pivotal role in keeping server communications efficient and manageable within blade enclosures.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerConnect M8428-K blade switch is primarily deployed within enterprise data centers utilizing the Dell M1000e chassis. It is tailored for IT environments demanding dense 10GbE connectivity to support bandwidth-intensive applications, including virtualization and clustered workloads that require low latency and high throughput. How It's Used: Connecting virtualized server environments in large-scale data centers to ensure efficient network traffic flow and resource distribution. Supporting high-performance computing clusters in research institutions where rapid data exchange is critical. Facilitating storage area network (SAN) access for enterprise IT departments managing large-scale storage arrays. Enhancing network uplinks in campus data centers for mid-to-large enterprises requiring scalable 10GbE aggregation points. Enabling multi-tenant cloud service providers to maintain segregated, high-speed connectivity within shared blade chassis infrastructure. By integrating the PowerConnect M8428-K, organizations can optimize their network fabric within the blade chassis, improving overall operational efficiency and scalability. Its 10GbE capabilities cater to demanding workloads, ensuring consistent performance and streamlined data center management.

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094J13 Dell 28-Port 10GbE PowerConnect M8428-K Blade Switch

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