Name: T073D Dell Brocade M5424 24 x Ports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000E Enclosure
Brand: Brocade
SKU: T073D
Price: 339.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Brocade M5424 is a 24-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel blade switch designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge M1000E enclosures. It offers reliable, high-speed connectivity for storage networks within blade server environments, balancing port density and efficient data transport without adding bulk.

General Information
Brand	Brocade
Part Number	T073D
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	8Gb/s
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Security Features	Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Security	SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, RBAC, Zoning
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, TELNET, SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell Brocade M5424 blade switch delivers fast, reliable Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for PowerEdge M1000E enclosures. It provides 24 ports operating at 8Gb/s, ensuring efficient data transport in storage area networks. This switch is often used in data centers and enterprise environments where tight integration with blade servers is essential. IT teams managing storage-intensive workloads benefit from its dense port count and stable performance. Key Features High port density with 24 Fibre Channel connections Optimized for PowerEdge M1000E blade chassis integration Delivers 8Gb/s bandwidth per port for fast data transfers Supports advanced Fibre Channel protocols and zoning Blade form factor minimizes space while maximizing connectivity Typically deployed in mid-size to large server setups, this switch helps streamline storage traffic within blade server clusters. Its design fits well in environments where space and performance are both critical, making it a core component in SAN configurations.

Use Cases
The Dell Brocade M5424 blade switch is primarily deployed within data centers housing Dell PowerEdge M1000E enclosures, particularly where high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity is critical. Organizations running virtualized workloads or large-scale databases benefit from its compact design and consistent Fibre Channel performance, enabling streamlined SAN infrastructure in dense server configurations. How It's Used: Connecting storage clusters in enterprise data centers to support high-availability applications. Facilitating SAN traffic for virtualized server environments requiring fast, reliable storage access. Integrating with Dell PowerEdge M1000E enclosures in cloud service provider infrastructure for scalable storage networking. Supporting large-scale backup and recovery operations by providing dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity. Deploying in financial services IT environments where low latency and high throughput storage access are essential. This blade switch enables efficient SAN fabric management within blade server enclosures, optimizing port density and reducing cabling complexity. Its design supports scalable storage networking that aligns with evolving data center workloads and enhances operational continuity.

T073D Dell Brocade M5424 24 x Ports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000E Enclosure

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases