Name: F855T Dell Brocade M5424 24-Port 8Gbps FC Blade Switch SAN
Brand: Dell
SKU: F855T
Price: 97.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The F855T - Dell Brocade M5424 24-Active Ports 8Gb/s FC Blade Switch functions as a high-performance storage networking component tailored for blade server environments. It facilitates fast Fibre Channel communication, fitting neatly into Dell blade infrastructures and supporting enterprise-class storage connectivity.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
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

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Blade switch module (for Dell M1000e chassis)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The F855T - Dell Brocade M5424 is a Fibre Channel blade switch delivering 8Gb/s connectivity through 24 active ports. It is commonly used in storage area networks to facilitate high-speed, low-latency communication between servers and storage devices. Often found in data centers and enterprise IT environments, this switch is built for integration within Dell blade server chassis, providing a compact and efficient switching solution. IT professionals focused on storage networking and virtualization benefit from its robust performance and scalability. Key Features Offers 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds across all 24 active ports Designed to fit Dell blade server chassis seamlessly Supports zoning and fabric services for secure SAN operations Provides high port density for streamlined infrastructure Delivers low latency and reliable connectivity for storage traffic This blade switch plays a crucial role in connecting storage resources with servers, ensuring consistent data transfer rates and minimal downtime. Its design emphasizes reliability and ease of management to keep storage networks running smoothly.

Use Cases
The F855T switch is typically deployed in data centers requiring robust SAN connectivity within blade server racks. It benefits IT teams managing storage clusters and virtualization platforms that demand reliable and fast Fibre Channel switching. How It's Used: Connecting Dell blade servers to centralized SAN storage in enterprise data centers Supporting virtualization environments needing high-throughput storage access Implementing storage clusters with low-latency interconnects Facilitating rack deployments where space efficiency is critical Enabling seamless fabric zoning for secure multi-tenant storage networks By integrating this switch, organizations can maintain efficient storage traffic flow, support scalable infrastructure growth, and ensure consistent network performance across their storage fabrics.