DELL PowerConnect Brocade M5424, Managed, Full duplex
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210-39069 Overview
Brocade M5424 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch for M1000e-Series Blade Enclosures
Highlights
The Brocade® M5424 switch and the Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure provide robust solutions for Fibre Channel SAN deployments. Not only does this offering help simplify and reduce the amount of SAN hardware components required for a deployment, but it also maintains the scalability, performance, interoperability, and management of traditional SAN environments.
Fast, Reliable 8 Gbit/sec Performance
- Non-blocking and non-oversubscribed platform with an aggregate bandwidth of 128 Gbit/sec end-to-end.
- Optional Adaptive Networking services, including Adaptive Fabric Quality of Service, Traffic Isolation, and Ingress Rate Limiting, enabling organizations to maintain optimized application performance in virtual environments.
Excellent Value for a Variety of SAN Environments
- Easily integrate Fibre Channel (FC) technology into new or existing Storage Area Network (SAN) environments using the PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure, Brocade® M5424 and Dell/EMC storage.
- New platform combines with Brocade® 8Gb edge switches from Dell to extends the next generation dynamic Data Center Fabric features of Brocade® backbone DCX architecture to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Chassis.
Brocade M5424 FC8 Switch (NFI) 24 Ports with 4x 8Gb SFP+
- Managed Telnet, HTTP, SNMP v1/v3
- Console port: RJ-45
- Switching capacity: 192 Gbit/s
Summary Description
DELL PowerConnect Brocade M5424, Managed, Full duplex
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210-39069 Specifications
Overview
Manufacturer:
DELL
Stock:
In Stock.
Stock updated on:
2024-09-03
Management features
Switch type
Managed
System event log
Yes
Ports & interfaces
SFP+ module slots quantity
8
Fiber ports quantity
24
Fiber optic connector
LC
Console port
RJ-45
Power connector
DC-in jack
Network
10G support
No
Port mirroring
Yes
Full duplex
Yes
Flow control support
Yes
Link aggregation
Yes
Broadcast storm control
Yes
Data transmission
Switching capacity
192 Gbit/s
Security
Security algorithms
802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS
Protocols
Management protocols
Telnet, HTTP, SNMP v1/v3
Design
Stackable
No
Product colour
Black
LED indicators
Yes
Power
Input voltage
12 V
Power consumption (typical)
32 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
No
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width
272.8 mm
Depth
307.2 mm
Height
32.5 mm
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 switch? +
The Dell PowerConnect M5424 is a high-performance 8Gb Fibre Channel switch module designed specifically for the Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade chassis. It provides seamless, high-speed connectivity for data-intensive storage area networks, ensuring reliable data transfer between blade servers and your Fibre Channel storage infrastructure.
How many external ports does the Brocade M5424 provide for SAN connectivity? +
This module features 12 external Fibre Channel ports that support auto-negotiated speeds of 2Gb, 4Gb, and 8Gb per second. These ports offer the flexibility needed to connect your blade chassis directly to external storage arrays or core fabric switches, allowing for scalable SAN architecture within your enterprise environment.
Is the Dell M5424 compatible with existing Brocade fabric fabrics? +
Yes, this switch is designed for full interoperability within Brocade fabric environments. It supports standard Brocade Fabric OS features, allowing it to integrate effortlessly into your existing fabric topology. This ensures consistent management policies and fabric services are maintained throughout your storage network deployment.
What type of management interface does the M5424 support? +
The M5424 supports industry-standard management interfaces, including the Brocade Web Tools, Command Line Interface (CLI), and integration with Brocade Network Advisor. These tools provide administrators with granular control over zoning, port monitoring, and fabric configuration, ensuring optimal performance and simplified troubleshooting across the storage network.
How does the M5424 improve reliability for blade server environments? +
By utilizing a switched fabric architecture rather than traditional pass-through modules, the M5424 provides path redundancy and high availability. It isolates traffic, reduces cable clutter within the chassis, and supports advanced fabric-wide features that maintain data integrity and minimize downtime during link fluctuations or component failures.
Does the M5424 require specialized licensing for advanced features? +
While the switch comes with base functionality, certain advanced features like Trunking or Fabric Vision may require specific software license keys. We recommend verifying your current fabric requirements against the available feature sets to ensure you have the necessary licensing to support your performance and monitoring needs.
Can the M5424 be used in high-density virtualized environments? +
Absolutely. The M5424 is an excellent choice for virtualized deployments because it supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV). This allows multiple virtual machines to share the same physical Fibre Channel port while maintaining independent fabric identities, which is essential for efficient resource allocation and management in dense server environments.
What is the physical installation process for the Brocade M5424 in a blade chassis? +
The M5424 is designed as a hot-swappable I/O module that fits directly into the fabric interconnect slots of a Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure. Installation is straightforward, requiring no internal cabling within the chassis, as it aligns directly with the midplane to provide instant connectivity to the blade servers.
How can I request a bulk quote for multiple M5424 units? +
If you are planning a large-scale data center upgrade or require multiple units for a blade chassis refresh, our sales team is ready to assist. Simply navigate to the contact section on BuyRouterSwitch.com or use our request a quote feature to receive tailored pricing for your high-volume order requirements.
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