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Dell H597T Brocade M5424 24x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch
- Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel Switch
- 24 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Ports
- Designed for Blade Server Environments
- High-speed SAN connectivity
- Enables storage access for blade servers
- Enterprise-grade performance and reliability
- Part of Dell's blade infrastructure solutions
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Product Overview
The Dell H597T is a Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel Blade Switch designed for blade server environments. It provides 24 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, enabling high-speed connectivity for blade servers to access storage area networks (SANs).
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Brand | Dell |
| Manufacturer | Brocade |
| Model | M5424 |
Additional Specifications
| Part Number | H597T |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
| Fibre Channel Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Blade |
Product Description
The Dell H597T, based on the Brocade M5424 platform, is a high-performance Fibre Channel blade switch specifically designed for integration into blade server chassis. It offers 24 dedicated Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 8Gb/s, providing substantial bandwidth for blade servers to connect to Storage Area Networks (SANs). This high-speed connectivity is crucial for demanding enterprise applications that require fast and reliable access to shared storage resources. This blade switch is engineered to simplify SAN connectivity within a blade environment. By consolidating Fibre Channel connections within the chassis, it reduces cabling complexity and improves overall infrastructure density. The 8Gb/s speed ensures that blade servers can achieve optimal performance for I/O-intensive workloads, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing, without being bottlenecked by storage access. The Brocade M5424, as part of Dell's blade server solutions, delivers enterprise-grade reliability, scalability, and management features. It allows for efficient provisioning and management of storage connectivity for multiple blade servers, contributing to a streamlined and cost-effective data center infrastructure. The H597T is a key component for organizations looking to maximize the performance and utilization of their blade server deployments.
