Name: DL-M6505-004 Dell M6505 24-Port 16Gb/s Fiber Channel Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: DL-M6505-004
Price: 2477.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell M6505 24-Port 16Gb/s Fiber Channel Blade Switch serves as a high-capacity SAN switch designed specifically for blade server chassis. It centralizes fiber channel connections within a compact form factor, enabling efficient storage networking in dense setups. The switch fits naturally into IT infrastructures that require stable and fast fiber channel connectivity without compromising space or performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Brocade
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Blade Switch Module (Dell M1000e mezzanine)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell M6505 24-Port 16Gb/s Fiber Channel Blade Switch provides robust and high-speed storage networking for blade server infrastructures. Often found in data centers requiring efficient SAN traffic management, it is built for seamless integration within blade chassis environments. IT professionals and network administrators benefit from its capability to deliver reliable and scalable fiber channel connections. Key Features Offers 24 dedicated Fibre Channel ports operating at 16Gb/s for fast data transfers Integrates easily into Dell blade server chassis, reducing cable clutter Designed with low latency to maintain optimal storage access speeds Supports SAN fabric scalability and high availability configurations Optimized power and cooling for dense data center deployments This switch plays a vital role in maintaining smooth storage network operations, providing consistent performance in demanding environments. Its design prioritizes efficiency and reliability, helping sustain critical SAN workloads without interruption.

Use Cases
The Dell M6505 switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualized storage environments where blade servers form the backbone of compute resources. It suits organizations managing storage area networks that demand high throughput and low latency. Network teams responsible for SAN fabric design and expansion find this switch helpful for streamlining connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers to SAN storage arrays in Dell M6500 chassis-based data centers Supporting storage traffic in virtualization clusters requiring fast and reliable data access Enabling high-density SAN fabrics in enterprise IT and cloud infrastructure settings Facilitating scalable SAN expansion with minimal cabling complexity Integrating into storage clusters that require consistent low-latency fiber channel switching By consolidating fiber channel connections within blade chassis, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in busy storage networks. Its consistent performance ensures smooth data flow, supporting data center demands effectively over time.