Name: DF10MXL Dell Force10 MXL 24 x Ports 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Blade Switch Module for PowerEdge M1000E
Brand: Dell
SKU: DF10MXL
Price: 74.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Force10 MXL is a blade switch designed to fit within the Dell PowerEdge M1000E chassis, delivering 24 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports. It serves as a compact, high-performance networking solution that connects blade servers efficiently, balancing speed and ports density without taking up extra rack space.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	DF10MXL
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	10GBase-T, 40G QSFP+
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
UpLink Ports	6 (40Gbps QSFP+)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),SSH,Web GUI,SNMP
Security Features	802.1X,Access Control Lists (ACLs),SSH
Management Type	CLI,Web
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,VRRP,IGMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell Force10 MXL is a blade switch module that provides 24 high-speed 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports. It is built for the Dell PowerEdge M1000E enclosure, offering seamless networking within a compact blade server architecture. This switch is commonly found in data centers that require fast, reliable interconnections among servers. IT professionals and network administrators often use this module to simplify network topology and improve throughput within blade server environments. Its design allows for dense port configurations without sacrificing performance, making it suitable for virtualization and cloud computing applications. Key Features Supports both 10GbE and 40GbE connections to handle diverse workloads RJ-45 ports enable straightforward integration with copper cabling Optimized for PowerEdge M1000E chassis to maximize space and performance Offers Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities for versatile network management Delivers low latency and high throughput critical for server communication This switch module is typically deployed in enterprise data centers focused on server consolidation and efficient network management. It helps reduce cabling complexity while providing robust connectivity for demanding applications. The Dell Force10 MXL plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flow and scalability within blade server networks.

Use Cases
The Dell Force10 MXL switch module is primarily deployed in data center environments where high-density, low-latency connectivity for blade servers is critical. IT architects and network administrators managing Dell PowerEdge M1000E chassis benefit from its compact form factor combined with multi-speed 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities, facilitating efficient server-to-server and server-to-network communication. How It's Used: Integrating blade servers in enterprise data centers to ensure scalable and high-throughput connectivity within the Dell M1000E chassis. Supporting virtualization workloads by providing low-latency network paths in environments running multiple virtual machines per blade server. Enabling high-performance computing clusters where rapid data exchange between compute nodes is necessary. Facilitating storage area network (SAN) traffic in rack deployments requiring consolidated and agile switching solutions. Serving as the network backbone for cloud service providers needing flexible port speeds and dense connectivity in modular hardware setups. This switch module enhances operational efficiency by consolidating network infrastructure within the blade chassis, reducing cabling complexity while offering scalable performance as network demands grow. Its integration into existing Dell server environments allows seamless expansion without additional rack space, supporting evolving enterprise workloads and data center architectures.