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Dell F854T Brocade M5424 24 x Active Ports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch for PowerEdge M1000E
- Model: Brocade M5424
- Type: Fibre Channel Blade Switch
- Ports: 24 x Active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- Form Factor: Blade for Dell PowerEdge M1000E enclosure
- Designed for Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Provides high-speed, reliable storage connectivity.
- Enables enterprise-level SAN infrastructure.
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Product Overview
The Dell F854T Brocade M5424 is a Fibre Channel blade switch designed for the Dell PowerEdge M1000E blade server enclosure. It features 24 active 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) within enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Model | Brocade M5424 |
| Device Type | Fibre Channel Blade Switch |
| Ports | 24 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel (Active) |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Enclosure Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M1000E |
| Application | SAN Connectivity |
Product Description
The Dell F854T, based on the Brocade M5424 platform, is a high-performance Fibre Channel blade switch specifically engineered for integration into the Dell PowerEdge M1000E blade server enclosure. This switch is a critical component for building robust and scalable Storage Area Networks (SANs) in enterprise data centers. It provides 24 active ports, each capable of operating at a high speed of 8Gb/s, allowing for rapid and efficient data transfer between servers and storage devices. Each of the 24 Fibre Channel ports on the M5424 switch supports the 8Gb/s standard, offering significant bandwidth for demanding storage applications. This high throughput is essential for applications that require low latency and high I/O performance, such as virtualization, database operations, and high-performance computing. The blade form factor ensures that the switch fits seamlessly into the M1000E chassis, consolidating network infrastructure and optimizing space within the rack. This Fibre Channel switch is designed to provide reliable and secure connectivity for enterprise storage needs. It allows multiple blade servers within the M1000E enclosure to access shared storage resources over a high-speed SAN fabric. The Brocade M5424 is known for its robust feature set, manageability, and performance, making it a suitable choice for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure with high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity.
