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Dell H13N1 PowerConnect M6348 48-Ports 1000Base-T GE 1U Blade Switch
- 48 x 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
- Designed for Dell M-Series blade server chassis
- High-density switching solution
- Layer 2 switching capabilities
- Supports full-duplex operation
- Integrated into the PowerConnect M-series architecture
- Provides high-speed connectivity for blade servers
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Product Overview
The Dell H13N1 PowerConnect M6348 is a 48-port 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet blade switch designed for Dell blade server environments. It provides high-density, high-performance switching within a modular chassis.
Technical Information
| Model | PowerConnect M6348 |
| Ports | 48 x 1000Base-T GE |
| Speed | 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Switching Layer | Layer 2 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Blade Switch (for M-Series chassis) |
| Management | Managed |
| Uplinks | Not Specified (typically via chassis backplane) |
| PoE | No |
Product Description
The Dell H13N1 PowerConnect M6348 is a high-performance blade switch specifically designed for integration into Dell's M-Series blade server chassis. This switch provides 48 ports of 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (GE), offering a dense and efficient solution for connecting multiple blade servers within a single chassis to the network. Its design leverages the modular architecture of the blade enclosure, consolidating network connectivity and simplifying management. Operating primarily at Layer 2, the M6348 switch handles Ethernet frame forwarding based on MAC addresses. It is optimized for high-speed internal communication between blade servers and provides robust connectivity to the external network infrastructure. The switch supports full-duplex operation on all its Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for simultaneous transmission and reception of data, which maximizes throughput and minimizes latency for demanding server applications. As part of the PowerConnect M-series, this blade switch benefits from the integrated management capabilities of the chassis. Administrators can configure and monitor the switch through the chassis management interface, simplifying network administration tasks. The H13N1 is an ideal choice for organizations looking to deploy a high-density, high-performance networking solution within their blade server environments, ensuring efficient data flow and reliable connectivity for their critical applications.
