Name: H456K Dell Brocade M5424 24-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel FC Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: H456K
Price: 553.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The H456K - Dell Brocade M5424 24-Ports Active 8Gb/s FC Blade Switch delivers high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for blade server environments. It fits into server chassis to provide multiple 8Gb/s ports that link storage and computing resources efficiently within SANs.

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)

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

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

Product Description
The H456K - Dell Brocade M5424 is a Fibre Channel blade switch built for data center storage networks. It is often found in enterprise SAN environments, providing high-speed connectivity between servers and storage arrays. IT professionals managing blade server infrastructures typically rely on this switch to maintain efficient and reliable storage communication. Key Features Offers 24 ports running at 8Gb/s speeds to handle substantial data throughput Enables effective storage area network zoning and traffic isolation Compact blade form factor fits into existing server chassis seamlessly Works with advanced Brocade software for network management and diagnostics Delivers low latency switching to support demanding storage workloads This switch plays a critical role in storage networking by ensuring consistent performance and reliable data transport. Its design supports scalability and integration in complex SAN architectures, maintaining network stability and operational continuity.

Use Cases
The H456K switch is predominantly deployed in data centers requiring dense blade server connectivity and high-speed storage networking. It benefits storage administrators and IT teams focused on reliable SAN performance within consolidated hardware setups. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers to storage arrays in enterprise data center SANs Supporting virtualization environments with high throughput demands Implementing zoning for secure storage traffic segmentation in large networks Deploying in storage clusters requiring low latency and stable connections Integrating into rack deployments focused on space-efficient networking In these contexts, the H456K helps maintain smooth storage operations and network scalability. It supports critical data flows with minimal disruption, contributing to overall infrastructure effectiveness.