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Dell T073D Brocade M5424 24x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Blade Switch
- 24 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports.
- Blade form factor for integration into Dell blade chassis.
- Supports Brocade Fabric OS.
- High-performance SAN switching.
- Hot-swappable for non-disruptive maintenance.
- Advanced fabric services and management capabilities.
- Designed for enterprise-level storage area networks.
- Provides scalable and reliable connectivity for blade servers.
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Product Overview
The Dell T073D, also known as the Brocade M5424, is a 24-port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel blade switch. It is designed for high-density, high-performance SAN environments, offering robust connectivity and management features for blade server enclosures.
Technical Information
| Part Number | T073D |
| Model | Dell Brocade M5424 |
| Type | Fibre Channel Blade Switch |
| Ports | 24 x 8Gb/s FC |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Blade |
| Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Fabric OS | Supported |
Product Description
The Dell T073D, identified as the Brocade M5424, is a high-performance Fibre Channel blade switch designed to provide robust and scalable storage connectivity within Dell blade server enclosures. This switch offers 24 ports, each capable of operating at 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds, enabling high-throughput and low-latency access to storage area networks (SANs) for the blade servers housed within the chassis. Its blade form factor allows for dense integration, maximizing port count within a limited physical space. Leveraging Brocade's industry-leading Fabric OS, the M5424 provides a comprehensive suite of features for building and managing enterprise-grade SANs. This includes advanced fabric services, such as zoning, NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization), and dynamic path selection, which enhance network performance, security, and manageability. The switch is designed for high availability, with features like hot-swappable components and redundant fabric connections, ensuring continuous operation of critical storage resources. This blade switch is an integral part of a consolidated server and storage infrastructure, simplifying cabling and management while delivering the performance required for demanding enterprise applications. It is ideal for organizations looking to deploy scalable, reliable, and efficient storage solutions for their virtualized environments, databases, and other mission-critical workloads within a blade server architecture.
