Name: F889K Dell Brocade M5424 24-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: F889K
Price: 394.83 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The F889K - Dell Brocade M5424 24-Active Ports 8Gb/s FC Blade Switch is designed to provide high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity within blade server infrastructures. It fits into dense data center layouts, delivering reliable and efficient storage networking capabilities for enterprise environments.

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, 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
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The F889K - Dell Brocade M5424 is a high-speed Fibre Channel blade switch designed to facilitate efficient storage area network (SAN) connectivity. This switch is commonly found in blade server chassis and data center environments where space and performance are critical. Built for IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure, it offers seamless integration with enterprise-grade storage solutions. It’s often found in setups requiring reliable, low-latency data transfer and scalable SAN fabrics. Key Features Delivers 24 active ports operating at 8Gbps each for fast data throughput Engineered specifically for blade server chassis to optimize space usage Supports advanced Fibre Channel protocols for interoperability Provides low latency and high availability for critical storage networks Compact form factor suitable for high-density rack deployments This switch plays a vital role in enhancing storage connectivity and ensuring smooth data flow in demanding environments. It balances performance and reliability, contributing to streamlined SAN operations without adding unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
This blade switch is typically deployed in data centers where blade servers require robust SAN connections. It benefits environments that demand high throughput and low latency, such as virtualization clusters and storage-heavy enterprise IT setups. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers to SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers Supporting virtualization environments requiring fast block-level storage access Facilitating high-density rack deployments with compact switching hardware Enabling storage clusters with reliable and scalable Fibre Channel fabrics Integrating with existing Brocade SAN infrastructure for seamless management By supporting efficient storage communication and easy integration, this switch helps maintain operational performance and scalability. It ensures data center storage networks operate smoothly and handle demanding workloads effectively.