DELL M8428-k 210-39036 Leaflet
Product codes
210-39036
Extend server virtualization to network
and storage
and storage
Dell M8428-k switch module meets the high bandwidth
demands placed by multi-core CPUs and server virtualization
with 10GbE capability. With NPIV capable CNA’s such as
BR1741M-k, Dell M8428-k switch module enables VM
awareness inside the SAN fabric providing rapid workload
mobility and QoS.
demands placed by multi-core CPUs and server virtualization
with 10GbE capability. With NPIV capable CNA’s such as
BR1741M-k, Dell M8428-k switch module enables VM
awareness inside the SAN fabric providing rapid workload
mobility and QoS.
Efficient infrastructure optimization
A highly integrated M8428-k solution is designed to drive I/O
consolidation in the M1000e blade chassis and diminish the
need for external switches. The external 10GbE ports can be
used to connect to DCB-capable LANs, while the FC ports
allow connectivity to FC storage and SANs. With the high level
of consolidation provided by this module, IT organizations can
meet all their networking and storage I/O needs with a single
module and reduce potential points of failure. This solution
helps reduce infrastructure requirements including adapters,
switches, cables and management ports by 50% and drive
down overall capital /operation costs of data center networks.
consolidation in the M1000e blade chassis and diminish the
need for external switches. The external 10GbE ports can be
used to connect to DCB-capable LANs, while the FC ports
allow connectivity to FC storage and SANs. With the high level
of consolidation provided by this module, IT organizations can
meet all their networking and storage I/O needs with a single
module and reduce potential points of failure. This solution
helps reduce infrastructure requirements including adapters,
switches, cables and management ports by 50% and drive
down overall capital /operation costs of data center networks.
Address today’s infrastructure
investment challenges
investment challenges
The Dell M8428-k Converged Networking Switch offers
direct server connectivity combined with low latency 10Gb
cut-through switching capability and direct access to storage
networks. The high-performance architecture offers up to
272Gbps of combined switching and storage connectivity.
direct server connectivity combined with low latency 10Gb
cut-through switching capability and direct access to storage
networks. The high-performance architecture offers up to
272Gbps of combined switching and storage connectivity.
Organizations can protect existing data center investment
through seamless integration with any Fibre Channel storage,
switches, as well as management utilities. Unlike other
convergent technologies, M8428-k deployment does not
require a “forklift upgrade” of existing data center infrastructure
to implement converged networks.
through seamless integration with any Fibre Channel storage,
switches, as well as management utilities. Unlike other
convergent technologies, M8428-k deployment does not
require a “forklift upgrade” of existing data center infrastructure
to implement converged networks.
Dell M8428-k
Converged Networking Switch
Dell M8428-k converged networking switch module for the Dell
™
PowerEdge
™
M1000e blade chassis
provides comprehensive functionality of three distinct products; 10GbE Ethernet (10GbE KR CEE-DCB),
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) in a single flexible solution addressing the
diverse needs of next generation virtualized data centers.
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) in a single flexible solution addressing the
diverse needs of next generation virtualized data centers.
Feature
Dell M8428-k Converged Networking Switch
Performance
272Gbps full duplex bandwidth across 28 ports , Low latency: 600 nano second
Scalability
Highly scalable with features including
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VLANs: 3583
•
MAC addresses: 32,000 MAC address table entries
•
ACLs: 5000
Maximum frame size
2112-byte Fibre Channel payload; 9048-byte Ethernet frame
Data traffic types
Fabric switches supporting unicast, multicast, and broadcast
Operating Modes
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NPIV Mode for SAN-agnostic Fibre Channel connectivity
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Full fabric Fibre Channel Switch Mode
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10Gb Ethernet and FCoE