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Dell MX9116N PowerEdge 12 x Ports 100GBase-X + 4 x Ports QSFP28 Fabric Switching Engine for Mx7000 M...
- 12 x 100GbE ports
- 4 x QSFP28 ports
- Fabric switching engine for MX7000 chassis
- High-speed, low-latency connectivity
- Enables scalable network architectures
- Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features
- Designed for demanding data center environments
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Product Overview
The Dell MX9116N is a high-performance fabric switching engine designed for the Dell EMC MX7000 modular infrastructure. It provides 12 ports of 100GbE and 4 ports of QSFP28, enabling high-speed connectivity and advanced networking capabilities within the chassis.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fabric Switching Engine |
| Ports | 12 x 100GbE, 4 x QSFP28 |
| Chassis Compatibility | Dell EMC MX7000 |
Additional Specifications
| Switching Capacity | High |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
Product Description
The Dell MX9116N is a powerful fabric switching engine specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly within the Dell EMC MX7000 modular chassis. This high-performance switch is the backbone of the MX7000's networking capabilities, providing extensive high-speed connectivity options essential for modern data centers. It features twelve 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) ports, offering massive bandwidth for demanding applications and server connectivity, alongside four QSFP28 ports that can be configured for 100GbE or other high-speed interfaces, providing flexibility for uplinks or inter-chassis connections. As a fabric switching engine, the MX9116N is designed to deliver low-latency, high-throughput data transfer, crucial for virtualization, storage networking, and high-performance computing workloads. It supports advanced networking features, including comprehensive Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities, allowing for sophisticated network design and management within the modular chassis. This enables the creation of highly scalable and efficient network architectures that can adapt to evolving business needs. The integration of the MX9116N into the MX7000 chassis simplifies network deployment and management by consolidating networking functions within a single, modular platform. This approach reduces cabling complexity, power consumption, and overall operational overhead. The switch is built for reliability and performance, making it an ideal choice for enterprises seeking robust and scalable networking solutions for their data center infrastructure.
