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Dell 0T073D M5424 24 x Active Ports 8Gbps FC Blade Switch
- 24 x Active Fibre Channel ports
- 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed per port
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade chassis
- Provides SAN connectivity
- Hot-pluggable for easy serviceability
- High performance for storage I/O
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Product Overview
The Dell 0T073D M5424 is an 8Gbps Fibre Channel blade switch. It is designed for high-speed storage area network (SAN) connectivity within Dell blade server enclosures. This switch provides robust Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Blade Switch |
| Ports | 24 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Chassis Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M1000e |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 8 Gbps per port |
| Form Factor | Blade Module |
| Brand | Dell (Brocade-based) |
Product Description
The Dell M5424 (0T073D) is a high-performance Fibre Channel blade switch module specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into the Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade server chassis. It offers 24 active Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at a robust 8Gbps speed. This configuration allows blade servers within the M1000e enclosure to connect directly to a Storage Area Network (SAN), providing high-speed, reliable access to shared storage resources. This switch is crucial for environments that rely on SANs for their storage infrastructure, such as enterprise data centers running critical applications, databases, and virtualization platforms. The 8Gbps Fibre Channel technology ensures low latency and high throughput, which are essential for demanding storage I/O operations. By consolidating SAN connectivity within the blade chassis, the M5424 simplifies cabling, reduces power consumption, and improves overall manageability of the storage network. As a blade module, the Dell 0T073D is hot-pluggable, meaning it can be installed or removed without powering down the entire chassis, facilitating maintenance and upgrades with minimal disruption. It typically leverages Brocade technology, known for its reliability and performance in the SAN market. The M5424 is a key component for building efficient and scalable storage solutions within the Dell M1000e ecosystem.
