What is the maximum bandwidth and latency?

Aggregate bandwidth is 680 Gbit/sec end-to-end (40 ports × 8.5 Gbit/sec × 2). Fabric latency is 700 ns on locally switched ports with no contention at 8 Gbit/sec cut-through routing, ideal for high-performance SANs.

What management features are available?

Includes Web Tools, CLI, Management Server, FSPF, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics, ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, and Adaptive Networking for QoS, enabling efficient fabric management and optimization.

What are the power requirements?

Hot-pluggable redundant supplies with C13 inlet, 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz. Nominal 84W, maximum 91W at 40 ports 8Gb/s, heat dissipation 311 BTU/hr max, inrush 35A for 10-150 ms at 50°C.

What environmental conditions does it support?

Operating: 0-40°C, 10-85% non-condensing humidity, up to 3000m altitude. Non-operating: -25-70°C, 10-95% humidity, up to 12km. Vibration: 0.5g operating, shock 20g operating.

What scalability options exist?

Full fabric up to 239 switches; Brocade FOS: 56 domains/19 hops; M-EOS: 31 domains/3 hops. Frame buffers: 2048 total, 1692 max per port; max frame 2112 bytes.

DS-5100B-24 - Dell EMC DS-5100B-24 24-40 Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch

Name: Dell EMC DS-5100B-24 24-40 Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: EMC
SKU: DS-5100B-24

DS-5100B-24 - Dell EMC DS-5100B-24 24-40 Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell EMC Connectrix DS-5100B-24 is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Connectrix B-Series, featuring 40 total ports with 24 active universal ports (E, F, M, EX, FL) using LC connector SFP/SFP+. It supports auto-sensing speeds of 1, 2, 4, 8 Gbit/sec full duplex, delivering 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth end-to-end. With 700 ns fabric latency on local ports, 2112-byte maximum frame size, and 2048 frame buffers, it ensures high-performance in mission-critical environments. Port types include FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port, E_Port, EX_Port for flexible fabric integration. Management via Web Tools, CLI, and Fabric Watch enables efficient oversight. Power consumption is 84W nominal (91W max), with hot-pluggable redundant supplies. Operating range: 0-40°C, 10-85% humidity. Ideal for midrange SANs requiring scalability up to 239 switches, low latency, and energy efficiency in 1U form factor.

24 active 8Gb/s universal FC ports, scalable to 40
680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth, 700 ns latency
Auto-sensing 1-8 Gbit/sec full duplex per port
1U rackmount with redundant hot-plug power
84W nominal power, 311 BTU/hr max dissipation
Supports 239-switch fabrics, QoS networking

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DS-5100B-24
Brand	EMC
Condition	New
Model	DS-5100B-24
Scalability	Full fabric: 239 switches max; Brocade FOS: 56 domains/19 hops; M-EOS: 31 domains/3 hops
Product Line	Connectrix B-Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Data Traffic Types	Unicast, multicast (255 groups), broadcast
Management Software	Web Tools, CLI, Management Server; FSPF; Fabric Watch; Extended Fabrics; ISL Trunking; Advanced Performance Monitoring; Adaptive Networking

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel fabric switch; compatibility via Brocade FOS with SAN environments, no specific servers/OS listed

Best for

Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Supports up to 239 switches in full fabric with 56 domains/19 hops on Brocade FOS, providing scalable connectivity for large storage area networks with 24 active 8Gb/s ports.
Data Center Consolidation
Delivers 680 Gbit/sec aggregate bandwidth and 700 ns latency, enabling efficient consolidation of storage in mission-critical 1U rackmount deployments.
Virtual Server Environments
Adaptive Networking services like QoS optimize performance with auto-sensing 1-8 Gbit/sec ports and Classes 2, 3, F for virtualized workloads.
High-Density Storage
Scalable from 24 to 40 ports with Ports on Demand, supporting unicast/multicast traffic and low power use of 84W nominal for dense SAN setups.

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Frame Buffers	2048 dynamically allocated, 1692 maximum per port
Fabric Latency	700 ns locally switched ports with no contention, cut-through at 8 Gbit/sec
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload
Aggregate Bandwidth	680 Gbit/sec end-to-end: 40 ports × 8.5 Gbit/sec × 2 (full duplex)

Power Consumption

Inrush Current	Maximum 35 amps for 10-150 ms at 50°C
Power Supplies	Hot-pluggable redundant; C13 inlet; 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Heat Dissipation	Maximum 311 BTU/hr (40 ports)
Power Consumption	Nominal 84 watts; maximum 91 watts (40 ports)

Form Factor	1U rackmount chassis

Environmental

Shock Operating	20 g, 6 ms half-sine
Storage Altitude	Up to 12 kilometers (39,370 feet)
Operating Altitude	Up to 3000 meters (9842 feet)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Shock Non-operating	Half sine, 33 g 11 ms, 3/axis
Vibration Operating	0.5 g sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Non-operating Humidity	10% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration Non-operating	2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operating Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	Auto-sensing 1, 2, 4, 8 Gbit/sec full duplex; line speeds 1.063, 2.125, 4.25, 8.5 Gbit/sec
Port Types	FL_Port, F_Port, M_Port (Mirror), E_Port, EX_Port (Fibre Channel Integrated Routing); self-discovery
Media Types	8Gb/s: SFP+ Short-Wavelength Laser (SWL); 4Gb/s: SFP SWL, LWL, ELWL; distance per fiber and speed
Fibre Channel Ports	40 total ports, 24 active universal ports (E, F, M, EX, FL); LC connector SFP/SFP+

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