Name: 0M5424 Dell 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000e
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0M5424
Price: 126.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 24-Ports 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch connects blade servers inside the PowerEdge M1000e chassis to storage area networks efficiently. It fits directly as a module into the blade enclosure, providing high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity to support enterprise storage requirements while keeping the setup compact and organized.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0M5424
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Security Features	SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Management Type	In-band,Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Product Description
This Dell 24-Ports 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch is built to provide high-speed storage networking within the PowerEdge M1000e blade server chassis. It is commonly found in data centers where fast and reliable Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity is essential. Primarily used by IT professionals managing blade server environments, it supports critical applications that demand low latency and high throughput. Key Features Offers 24 Fibre Channel ports running at 8Gbps each for efficient data transfer Integrates seamlessly as a switch module into the Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis Supports storage networking protocols essential for SAN environments Reduces physical cabling complexity by being a blade form factor switch Designed to deliver consistent performance for enterprise storage needs This switch module is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where multiple blade servers require consolidated, high-speed access to shared storage resources. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays, helping organizations manage their storage infrastructure effectively without added clutter.

Use Cases
The 0M5424 Dell 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch is typically deployed within enterprise data centers utilizing the PowerEdge M1000e blade chassis. It benefits IT environments that require high-density, low-latency SAN connectivity for storage-intensive applications, optimizing blade server communication to shared storage resources. How It's Used: Connecting virtualized workloads in enterprise IT environments to centralized storage arrays for enhanced data throughput and reliability. Enabling dedicated SAN traffic in financial services data centers that demand consistent low-latency access to transactional databases. Supporting large-scale storage clusters within cloud service providers that require scalable and manageable fibre channel fabrics. Facilitating consolidated storage networking in healthcare institutions where blade servers handle high-volume patient data processing. Integrating with backup and recovery systems in SMB networks that utilize blade enclosures for efficient storage access. This blade switch module aids operational efficiency by streamlining SAN connectivity inside the blade chassis, reducing cabling complexity while providing scalable 8Gbps throughput. Its integration ensures consistent performance and easier management in dense server deployments demanding robust storage access.

0M5424 Dell 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000e

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases