H597T - Dell Brocade M5424 8GB Fibre Channel Network Switch for M1000E
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- 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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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Brand
- Dell
- Manufacturer
- Brocade
- Model
- M5424
- Part Number
- H597T
- Number of Ports
- 24
Product details
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).
Specifications
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Brand
- Dell
- Manufacturer
- Brocade
- Model
- M5424
- Part Number
- H597T
- Number of Ports
- 24
- Fibre Channel Speed
- 8Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Blade
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.
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