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RHP88 - Dell PowerConnect M8428-K 10GbE and FCoE Transit Switch for PowerEdge M1000e Blade Enclosure
- 10GbE Converged Network Switch Module
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis
- Supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic
- High-speed, low-latency connectivity
- Reduces cabling complexity
- Enhances server I/O performance
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Key specifications
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- PowerConnect M8428-K
- Form Factor
- Blade Switch Module
- Chassis Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge M1000e
- Port Speed
- 10GbE
- Functionality
- Converged Network Switch
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet, Fibre Channel
Product details
The Dell RHP88 PowerConnect M8428-K is a 10GbE Converged Network Switch Module designed for the Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade server enclosure. It provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for blade servers, integrating Ethernet and Fibre Channel over a single 10GbE infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Model | PowerConnect M8428-K |
| Form Factor | Blade Switch Module |
| Chassis Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge M1000e |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 10GbE |
| Functionality | Converged Network Switch |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, Fibre Channel |
Description
The Dell PowerConnect M8428-K, identified by SKU RHP88, is a high-performance converged network switch module specifically engineered for deployment within the Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade server enclosure. This module consolidates network traffic by supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols over a unified 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) infrastructure. This convergence significantly reduces the complexity and cost associated with cabling and network management in dense blade server environments. Each M8428-K module provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity directly to the blade servers housed within the M1000e chassis. This ensures that the servers have ample bandwidth for demanding applications, virtualization, and high-performance computing workloads. The module's design facilitates efficient data flow and minimizes bottlenecks, thereby maximizing the overall performance and responsiveness of the blade server environment. By integrating storage and network traffic onto a single 10GbE fabric, the RHP88 module simplifies the data center's physical infrastructure and operational management. It offers advanced features for traffic management, Quality of Service (QoS), and network security, enabling administrators to optimize network performance and ensure reliable delivery of critical application data. Its seamless integration with the M1000e chassis makes it an integral component for scalable and efficient blade server deployments.
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