What ports does the Dell PowerConnect M8024-K have?

It includes 16 internal 10Gb KR Ethernet ports for blades with auto-negotiation to 1Gb, 4 external 1/10GbE SFP+ ports, and FlexIO for up to 8 more 10GbE ports, totaling up to 24 auto-sensing 10GbE ports in 10GBase-T RJ45 and SFP+ configurations.

Is FCoE supported on this switch?

Yes, the M8024-K supports Converged Ethernet and FCoE transit, enabling Fibre Channel over Ethernet for unified storage and LAN fabrics. It works with KR-based CNAs in M1000e blades, consolidating traffic efficiently.

What is the switching performance?

The switch provides 480 Gbps aggregate fabric capacity and 357 Mpps forwarding rate, with 16K MAC addresses, 512MB CPU SDRAM, and support for 1024 VLANs, ensuring non-blocking 10GbE performance for virtualization.

Which chassis is it compatible with?

Designed as a single-wide I/O module for the PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure, connecting to up to 16 M-Series blades with KR NDCs like Brocade BR1741M-k or Intel X520-k for end-to-end 10Gb connectivity.

Does it support Layer 3 routing?

Yes, as a Layer 3 managed switch, it offers up to 128 RIP/OSPF routing interfaces, 128 VLAN routing interfaces, 256 multicast entries, and ECMP with 32 routes, plus VRRP for redundancy.

2F07F - Dell PowerConnect M8024-K Switch

Name: 2F07F - Dell PowerConnect M8024-K Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 2F07F
Price: 1428 USD
Availability: InStock

2F07F - Dell PowerConnect M8024-K Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect M8024-K (SKU 2F07F) is a Layer 3 managed blade switch from the PowerConnect M8024 series, designed for Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis. It features 24 auto-sensing 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including 16 internal KR-based 10GbE ports for blade servers and 4 external 1/10GbE SFP+ ports, with support for up to 8 additional FlexIO ports. This configuration delivers 480 Gbps switching fabric capacity and 357 Mpps forwarding rate, enabling high-performance networking for virtualization and multi-core CPU environments. Converged Ethernet and FCoE transit support consolidate storage and data traffic. Key capabilities include up to 1024 VLANs, advanced QoS with Layer 2/3/4 policies, OSPF/RIP routing up to 128 interfaces, and stacking for up to six units. Compatible with KR-based NDCs like Broadcom 57712-k and Intel X520-k, it ensures end-to-end 10Gb connectivity while supporting 1Gb fallback. Weighing 5 lbs, it optimizes data center I/O for enterprise scalability.

24x10GBase-T ports with FCoE for M1000e chassis
480 Gbps capacity, 357 Mpps forwarding rate
16 internal KR 10GbE + 4 external SFP+ ports
Layer 3 routing: 128 OSPF/RIP interfaces
1024 VLANs, advanced Layer 4 QoS policies
Stacking up to 6 units for scalability

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	2F07F
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	PowerConnect M8024-K
Technology	Converged Ethernet; FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) Transit
RMON Groups	4 (history, statistics, alarms, events)
Product Line	PowerConnect M8024 Series
Product Type	Blade Switch; Layer 3 Managed Switch
SNMP Support	SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
MAC Addresses	Up to 16K
Ethernet Speed	10 Gigabit Ethernet; 10 Gb/s

Compatible systems

PowerConnect M8024-K is a blade switch module for Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade chassis; not a standalone switch requiring OS support

Dell PowerEdge
Model: M1000e
Form factor: Blade
Generation: M-Series Blade Chassis
Designed as blade switch module for PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure

Best for

Data Center Networking
Provides 480 Gbps fabric and 24x10GbE ports with FCoE for consolidating high-bandwidth traffic from multi-core servers in dense environments.
Server Virtualization
Supports end-to-end 10Gb connectivity for PowerEdge M710HD blades with KR NDCs, handling I/O-intensive virtual workloads with 357 Mpps forwarding.
Enterprise Storage Convergence
FCoE transit enables unified Ethernet/Fibre Channel fabrics, reducing cabling while supporting 16 internal 10Gb KR ports for M1000e chassis.
Scalable Stacking
Stacks up to six M8024-K units for expanded 10GbE capacity, with VLAN and QoS features for flexible growth in large deployments.

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CPU SDRAM	512MB
Flash Memory	32MB

Forwarding Rate	357 Mpps
Switch Fabric Capacity	480 Gbps

Physical Characteristics

Weight	5.00 lbs
Dimensions	267 x 258 x 31mm (W x D x H)
Form Factor	Blade switch for PowerEdge M1000e chassis
Chassis Type	Single-wide I/O Module for M1000e blade enclosure
Dimensions (inches)	10.5" x 10.2" x 1.2"

Network Ports	24 ports 10GBase-T; 4 ports 10GbE SFP+
Interface Type	10GBase-T RJ45; SFP+ optical/direct-attach
Port Configuration	24-port 10Gb/s with FCoE support

Dell PowerConnect M8024-K Switch