Dell 0D1KGD Force10 10Gb/s 2 x Ports CX4 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module

Product Description

The Dell 0D1KGD is a network interface module specifically designed for Dell's Force10 line of switches. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports utilizing the CX4 interface standard. The CX4 interface is a copper-based interconnect that was popular for high-speed networking, particularly in data center environments, due to its ability to offer 10Gbps speeds over relatively short distances using multi-lane parallel connections. This module is intended to be installed in compatible Dell Force10 switch chassis, enabling the switch to connect to other network devices, servers, or storage systems that also support 10GbE CX4 connections. Its primary application is in building high-bandwidth network backbones or providing direct, high-speed links to demanding servers within a rack or across short distances in a data center. The dual-port configuration allows for link aggregation or redundancy. While CX4 has largely been superseded by SFP+ and other higher-speed interfaces in newer deployments, modules like the 0D1KGD remain relevant for maintaining or upgrading existing infrastructure that relies on this specific interconnect technology. It represents a component for achieving significant data throughput, crucial for high-performance computing, storage area networks (SANs), and other data-intensive applications within a Force10 networking environment.