Dell/Brocade M1000e Chassis M5424 8GB FC Blade Switch Part #: F855T / 0F855T / M5424
- Brand: Dell
- Part #: F855T
- Alt. Part #: 0F855T
- Model #: M5424
- Specs:-
- :: Device Type: Fibre Channel Blade Switch
- :: Management: Managed
- :: Routing/Switching: Layer 2
- :: Port Transfer Rate: 8Gb
- :: Port #: 24
- :: Predominant Port Type: SFP+
- :: Condition: Refurbished
- :: Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge M1000e Systems
- :: MPN: F855T
- Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Warranty
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Key points to note on these F855T Dell Brocade® M5424 Switches:-
The Brocade® M5424 switch and Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e blade enclosure provide a simplified and efficient solution for Fibre Channel SAN deployments. This offering reduces hardware complexity while maintaining the scalability, performance, interoperability, and management of traditional SAN environments.
Designed for larger SANs, this solution integrates SAN switching capabilities that enhance manageability. It features up to 16 internal fabric ports and 8 auto-sensing uplinks (2GB/4GB/8GB), making it a robust solution for a variety of storage network needs. The switch supports line speeds ranging from 8.5 Gbit/sec to 1.063 Gbit/sec with auto-sensing capabilities and programmable speeds, ensuring flexibility and high performance.
With a full fabric architecture supporting up to 239 switches, the system allows for the efficient handling of data across multiple devices. The fabric also features 8 external ports that can be trunked, delivering an aggregate bandwidth of 64Gb. The fabric latency is as low as 700 ns with cut-through routing at 8 Gbit/sec, offering minimal delay for fast data transmission.
For management and security, the solution supports a range of software and protocols, including Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, and Brocade DCFM. Security features include SSL, SSH v2, RADIUS, Role-Based Access Control, and more. Management access is available through Fibre Channel in-band, a serial port, or DCFM integration. Diagnostics are built in with POST, RAStrace, environmental monitoring, and FCping for detailed system insights.
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