What speed and performance specs does it offer?

Each port runs at 2Gb/s full duplex (400 MB/sec), with 48 Gb/sec total switch bandwidth and maximum 2-microsecond latency. It handles 2112-byte frames and provides true line-speed switching compliant with FC-PH-3, FC-GS-2, ensuring high-throughput for storage fabrics.

Is the DS-24M2 rack-mountable?

Yes, it is a rack-mountable SAN switch designed for data center deployment. The form factor supports standard racks with environmental requirements outlined in the DS-24M2 Installation Guide, including modular components for easy installation and maintenance.

What fabric and interoperability features are supported?

Full fabric support for multiple switches, Fibre Channel loop (FC-AL), and standards like FC-FLA, FC-FG, FC-PH series. Classes of service include 2, 3, and F (interswitch), with self-discovery for heterogeneous SANs, ideal for departmental edge connectivity.

How does it manage and monitor the switch?

Includes 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 management port with HTTP/SNMP protocols. Offers nondisruptive firmware upgrades, continuous health monitoring, and full duplex capability for reliable operation in production SAN environments.

What are the key use cases for this switch?

Suited for departmental SANs, edge connectivity, and fabric expansion with 24 ports at 2Gb/s. Provides highly available access to storage applications, supporting hundreds of interconnected ports in multi-switch setups for enterprise IT procurement.

DS-24M2 - Dell EMC DS-24M2 24-Port 2Gb FC Switch

Name: Dell EMC DS-24M2 24-Port 2Gb FC Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-24M2

DS-24M2 - Dell EMC DS-24M2 24-Port 2Gb FC Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 is a rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch from the Connectrix M-Series, designed for departmental and edge SAN deployments. It features 24 universal Fibre Channel ports configurable from 8 to 24 in increments, supporting 2Gb/s speeds with full line-speed switching at 400 MB/sec per port full duplex. The switch delivers 48 Gb/sec bandwidth and fabric latency of 2 microseconds maximum. It supports full fabric connectivity, Fibre Channel loop, and multiple-switch fabrics up to 16 switches with 3 hops. Compliant with FC-FLA, FC-GS-2, FC-FG, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3 standards, it handles Class 2, 3, and F services across FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port, and G_Port types. Ideal for heterogeneous SAN access, it provides high availability, nondisruptive upgrades, and health monitoring for reliable storage networking in enterprise IT infrastructures.

24 configurable FC ports at 2Gb/s full duplex
48 Gb/sec switch bandwidth, 2µs latency
Rack-mountable with 8-24 port flexibility
Supports FL/F/E/G ports, Class 2/3/F
Up to 16-switch fabrics, 3 hops max
FC-PH-3/GS-2 compliant, loop support

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DS-24M2
Brand	EMC
Condition	New
Model	DS-24M2
Duplex Mode	full duplex
Loop Support	Fibre Channel loop support
Product Line	Connectrix M-Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch
Fabric Support	full fabric support
Port Configuration	8 to 24 ports
Fibre Channel Standards	FC-PH-3, FC-PH-2, FC-PH, FC-GS-2, FC-FLA, FC-FG

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Departmental SAN
Provides 24 configurable Fibre Channel ports at 2Gb/s for departmental storage networks, supporting full fabric and loop connectivity to interconnect servers and storage arrays reliably.
Edge Connectivity
Rack-mountable design with 8-24 port flexibility suits edge environments, offering line-speed switching at 400 MB/sec per port and low 2-microsecond latency.
Fabric Expansion
Scales to 16-switch fabrics with 3 hops max, enabling hundreds of interconnected ports via E_Port and G_Port support for growing SAN infrastructures.
Heterogeneous Access
Supports FC-AL loops and multiple classes of service (2, 3, F) for highly available access to SAN applications across diverse devices.

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Form Factor	Rack-mountable SAN switch
Enclosure Type	Desktop

SFP Ports	16 x mini-GBIC
Network Ports	24 Fibre Channel ports
Management Port	1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45
Fibre Channel Ports	8 x LC

Dell EMC DS-24M2 24-Port 2Gb FC Switch

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Switching Speed	true line-speed switching
Fibre Channel Speed	2Gb/s

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