Dell MXL blade switch Manuals

The Dell Networking MXL blade switch provides 1/10GbE connectivity on server-facing ports for up to 32 M-Series blade servers equipped with the latest KR-based 10GbE network daughter or mezzanine cards. The MXL switch offers 1/10/40GbE connectivity on the uplinks to interface with a top of rack switch, directly to the core, or directly to an Ethernet-based SAN. The MXL switch also has enhanced bandwidth, performance and flexibility to satisfy the changing demands of data centers embracing virtualization, network convergence and other I/O-intensive applications or workloads. Flexibility and pay as you grow The Dell Networking MXL blade switch provides rich functionality using 1/10/40GbE, addressing the diverse needs of environments ranging from data centers, large enterprises, government networks, education/research and high-performance computing. The MXL switch supports 32 internal 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 as needed to ensure your business has room to grow. Choose from 2-port QSFP+, 4-port SFP+, 4-port 10GBase-T FlexIO or 4-port FC modules. The MXL switch provides the flexibility to mix and match the FlexIO module types. High-performing architecture and Ethernet stacking The MXL switch is an industry-first, 40GbE-capable, modular and stackable blade switch for the M1000e chassis. Ethernet stacking using two 40GbE ports enables scalable network switch growth for up to six interconnected blade switches that are managed as one logical device. Both stacking across chassis and local switching of traffic within the chassis offer high performance, efficiency and lower TCO. Powerful and robust OS Dell Networking Operating System 9 (OS9) is a robust and scalable operating system comprised of feature-rich Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing functionality using industry standard command line interface. Deployed by some of the most demanding data center customers, the MXL switch brings this high-performing and resilient OS9 to the M1000e chassis. Built-in convergence capabilities The MXL switch is fully IEEE data center bridging (DCB) compliant, supporting iSCSI, NAS and FCoE transit. With the optional FC FlexIO module, the MXL switch is transformed into an NPIV Proxy Gateway capable of bridging Ethernet and Fibre Channel. Converged networking lowers costs by immediately reducing infrastructure requirements for blade servers and interconnects. In addition to infrastructure savings, convergence reduces complexity, simplifies management and increases efficiency in data center operations. Dell Networking MXL blade switch For Dell M1000e blade enclosures Expand the value of your blade investment. The Dell Networking MXL blade switch delivers performance and scalability in a flexible package to meet the shifting demands of your business and data center as it transitions to 1/10/40GbE. The MXL blade switch is an industry-first, 40GbE-capable, modular and stackable blade switch for the M1000e chassis.