What is the port configuration and speed of Dell T073D M5424?

The M5424 features 24 SFP+ ports supporting 8Gb/s Fibre Channel, with backward compatibility to 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s. Each port delivers full line-rate throughput up to 8 Gbps, enabling aggregate fabric bandwidth exceeding 192 Gbps for demanding SAN environments in blade chassis.

Which chassis is compatible with T073D switch?

Designed exclusively for Dell PowerEdge M1000e 14-blade chassis, occupying two I/O bays. It integrates natively with M610, M520, M420 blades, providing direct FC uplinks to external directors without additional cabling.

Does it support multi-vendor SAN fabrics?

Yes, interoperable with Brocade and McDATA fabrics via standard FC protocols. Features include fabric login (FLOGI), zoning, and LSDB synchronization for seamless integration into mixed-vendor environments.

What management options are available?

Supports Dell Networking OS with CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and integration with Dell OpenManage Network Manager. Zoning configuration, diagnostics, and performance monitoring via Fabric OS-like interface simplify administration.

Is NPIV supported for virtualization?

NPIV is fully supported, allowing multiple N_Port IDs per physical port for VM connectivity. This enables server virtualization density increases without FC HBA proliferation in blade servers.

What are typical use cases for this switch?

Primary for ToR SAN in blade data centers, connecting hypervisors to EMC, NetApp, or Hitachi arrays. Excels in VMware vSphere clusters requiring isolated storage fabrics for high-availability clusters.

T073D - Dell T073D M5424 24x8Gb/s FC Blade Switch ToR

Name: Dell T073D M5424 24x8Gb/s FC Blade Switch ToR
Brand: Dell
SKU: T073D
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

T073D - Dell T073D M5424 24x8Gb/s FC Blade Switch ToR | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect M5424 (T073D) is a high-performance 24-port Fibre Channel blade switch operating at 8Gb/s per port, optimized for deployment within Dell PowerEdge M1000e modular blade chassis. It supports full line-rate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling efficient storage area network (SAN) fabrics for mission-critical data center applications. Key features include advanced zoning, fabric services, and interoperability with Brocade and McDATA fabrics, ensuring seamless integration into existing SAN environments. With a compact 1U-equivalent blade design, it maximizes density while delivering low-latency performance for virtualization, backups, and high-IOPS workloads. The switch supports N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) for server consolidation and features robust management via CLI, web interface, and Dell OpenManage. Ideal for enterprise IT teams requiring reliable, scalable SAN switching without external rack space consumption.

24 ports at 8Gb/s Fibre Channel full line-rate performance.
Blade form factor fits PowerEdge M1000e chassis directly.
Supports zoning, NPIV, and Brocade fabric interoperability.
Low-latency switching for SAN storage traffic optimization.
Advanced management via CLI, web, and OpenManage tools.
High-density design saves rack space in data centers.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	T073D
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
MTBF	High availability design
Model	M5424
Protocols	FC-FLA, FC-SW-2/3/4
Product Line	PowerConnect
Product Type	Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Fabric Services	Zoning, Name Server, ISC
Interoperability	Brocade, McDATA fabrics
Ethernet Standard	8 Gigabit Fibre Channel

Compatible systems

Native integration with PowerEdge M1000e chassis blades and major FC storage arrays.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: M1000e
Form factor: 14-blade chassis
Generation: 11G/12G
Occupies bays A1-A2 or B1-B2 for FC I/O modules.

Best for

Blade Server SAN
Provides dedicated FC connectivity for PowerEdge M1000e blades to shared storage arrays.
Data Center Core
Builds high-density SAN fabrics for enterprise storage consolidation and replication.
Virtualization Hosts
Supports NPIV for VM server connectivity in VMware or Hyper-V environments.
Backup and DR
Handles high-throughput tape and disk backups over FC with zoning isolation.
HPC Storage
Delivers low-latency 8Gb/s access for compute-intensive storage workloads.
Converged Fabric
Integrates with Ethernet fabrics via FCoE gateways for unified networking.

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Data Transfer Rate	8 Gb/s maximum per port
Fibre Speed Support	8/4/2 Gbps auto-negotiate

Weight	Blade module ~5 lbs
Dimensions	Fits M1000e I/O bays A1/B1
Form Factor	Blade chassis module

Ports	24 x SFP+ FC ports
Expansion Slots	Quantity of expansion ports supported

Dell T073D M5424 24x8Gb/s FC Blade Switch ToR

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