Name: F888K Dell Brocade M5424 24-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: F888K
Price: 394.83 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The F888K Dell Brocade M5424 24-Ports Active 8Gb/s FC Blade Switch offers high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity within blade server environments. It fits directly into blade chassis to provide essential SAN communication capabilities, helping maintain smooth data transfers and storage access.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	8Gbps
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 5
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Brocade
Network Topology	Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
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 PowerEdge M1000e)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The F888K Dell Brocade M5424 is a 24-port Fibre Channel blade switch designed to deliver reliable and fast storage networking. Built for blade server systems, it offers efficient SAN connectivity with 8Gb/s active ports, enabling smooth data flow across storage and compute resources. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage environments, this switch supports the backbone of storage networks, helping IT professionals and infrastructure managers maintain high throughput and low latency. Its design streamlines integration within blade chassis, offering flexibility and scalability. Key Features 24 Fibre Channel ports capable of 8Gb/s each for high-speed data transfer Compact blade form factor tailored for dense server environments Supports advanced SAN protocols to ensure robust storage communication Energy-efficient operation reducing power consumption without sacrificing performance Integrated management tools simplify configuration and monitoring This switch plays a critical role in connecting servers to storage arrays, ensuring data integrity and consistent performance. Its reliability and throughput make it a dependable component in storage area networks, supporting complex infrastructure needs. Designed to maintain steady operation under demanding conditions, it balances performance with efficiency, helping organizations optimize their storage networking architecture.

Use Cases
This switch is typically deployed where dense blade server setups require fast and reliable storage connectivity. It suits environments that demand consistent storage access and efficient data flow, benefiting IT teams managing enterprise storage fabrics. How It's Used: Integrating storage networks in blade server data center deployments Supporting virtualization environments requiring fast SAN access Connecting SAN clusters in enterprise IT infrastructures Facilitating high-throughput storage for mission-critical applications Enabling scalable storage fabric expansion in growing data centers By providing stable and efficient SAN connections, the switch helps maintain operational continuity in demanding IT environments. It supports performance and scalability needs without adding unnecessary complexity.