Name: GX499 Dell Brocade 4424 12 x Ports Fibre Channel Switch Module for PowerEdge M1000E
Brand: Brocade
SKU: GX499
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GX499 Dell Brocade 4424 switch module offers 12 high-speed Fibre Channel ports for integrating storage networks within the PowerEdge M1000E chassis. It fits neatly into blade server environments to provide reliable, low-latency connections suited to enterprise storage needs, making it a practical component for managing SAN infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	GX499
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	12
Number of Ports	12-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8 Gbps Fibre Channel
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Web GUI,CLI
Security Features	Zoning,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),Port security
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The GX499 Dell Brocade 4424 is a Fibre Channel switch module designed to fit seamlessly into the Dell PowerEdge M1000E blade enclosure. It provides dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling fast and efficient storage area network (SAN) setups. This switch is often found in enterprise data centers where robust storage networking is essential. Typically used by IT administrators and network engineers, the module supports environments requiring reliable, high-throughput connections for storage devices. Its integration into the PowerEdge M1000E allows for streamlined management and optimized rack space. Key Features Offers 12 fibre channel ports with 4 Gbps speed to handle demanding data storage needs Integrates smoothly with Dell PowerEdge M1000E chassis for consolidated networking Supports zoning and security features common in SAN deployments Delivers consistent low latency across all ports for efficient data transfers Built for high availability and reliability in enterprise storage networks This switch module is typically deployed in medium to large data centers where multiple storage devices require fast and stable connections. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows between servers and storage arrays, ensuring that storage operations remain uninterrupted and efficient.

Use Cases
The GX499 Dell Brocade 4424 switch module is primarily deployed within enterprise data centers utilizing Dell PowerEdge M1000E blade chassis. It is ideal for IT professionals managing storage area networks (SANs) that require consistent, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical storage workloads and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Integrating Fibre Channel storage fabrics in large-scale virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines and storage clusters. Enabling high-throughput, low-latency SAN connectivity in enterprise data centers focused on database and transactional applications. Facilitating consolidation of storage resources within blade server deployments to optimize rack space and power efficiency. Supporting backup and disaster recovery operations by providing reliable, dedicated Fibre Channel links between servers and storage arrays. Deploying in remote or branch office data centers where centralized SAN management and efficient storage traffic handling are necessary. This switch module enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable, high-performance SAN connectivity tailored to blade server setups. It supports enterprise storage needs by maintaining low latency and reliable data transfer, which are critical for sustaining demanding workloads and future growth.

GX499 Dell Brocade 4424 12 x Ports Fibre Channel Switch Module for PowerEdge M1000E

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases