Dell MXL blade switch Specifications

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The Dell Networking MXL blade switch provides 1/10GbEconnectivity on server-facing ports for up to 32 M-Seriesblade servers equipped with the latest KR-based 10GbEnetwork daughter or mezzanine cards. The MXL switchoffers 1/10/40GbE connectivity on the uplinks to interfacewith a top of rack switch, directly to the core, or directly toan Ethernet-based SAN. The MXL switch also has enhancedbandwidth, performance and flexibility to satisfy thechanging demands of data centers embracing virtualization,network convergence and other I/O-intensive applicationsor workloads.Flexibility and pay as you growThe Dell Networking MXL blade switch provides richfunctionality using 1/10/40GbE, addressing the diverseneeds of environments ranging from data centers, largeenterprises, government networks, education/research andhigh-performance computing. The MXL switch supports 32internal 1/10GbE ports as well as two fixed 40GbE QSFP+ports and offers two bays for optional FlexIO modules.Uplinks via the FlexIO modules can be added or swapped asneeded to ensure your business has room to grow. Choosefrom 2-port QSFP+, 4-port SFP+, 4-port 10GBase-T FlexIOor 4-port FC modules. The MXL switch provides the flexibilityto mix and match the FlexIO module types.High-performing architecture andEthernet stackingThe MXL switch is an industry-first, 40GbE-capable,modular and stackable blade switch for the M1000e chassis.Ethernet stacking using two 40GbE ports enables scalablenetwork switch growth for up to six interconnected bladeswitches that are managed as one logical device. Bothstacking across chassis and local switching of traffic withinthe chassis offer high performance, efficiency and lowerTCO.Powerful and robust OSDell Networking Operating System 9 (OS9) is a robust andscalable operating system comprised of feature-rich Layer 2and Layer 3 switching and routing functionality using industrystandard command line interface. Deployed by some of themost demanding data center customers, the MXL switchbrings this high-performing and resilient OS9 to the M1000echassis.Built-in convergence capabilitiesThe MXL switch is fully IEEE data center bridging (DCB)compliant, supporting iSCSI, NAS and FCoE transit. With theoptional FC FlexIO module, the MXL switch is transformedinto an NPIV Proxy Gateway capable of bridging Ethernetand Fibre Channel. Converged networking lowers costsby immediately reducing infrastructure requirements forblade servers and interconnects. In addition to infrastructuresavings, convergence reduces complexity, simplifiesmanagement and increases efficiency in data centeroperations.Dell Networking MXL blade switchFor Dell M1000e blade enclosuresExpand the value of your blade investment. The Dell Networking MXL blade switch deliversperformance and scalability in a flexible package to meet the shifting demands of your business anddata center as it transitions to 1/10/40GbE.The MXL blade switch is anindustry-first, 40GbE-capable,modular and stackable bladeswitch for the M1000e chassis.

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