Module Specs Type: Converged 10GbE & Fibre Channel Switch Module Model: M8428-k Internal Ports: 16 x 10GbE KR (blade server connectivity) External Ports: 8 x 10GbE SFP+ (DCB), 4 x Fibre Channel SFP+ (2/4/8 Gbps) Latency: 600 nanoseconds (cut-through switching) Switching Capacity: 272 Gbps full duplex Management: CLI, SNMP, CMC integration Operating Modes: NPIV (Access Gateway) and Full Fabric FC Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis Part Number: M8428-k The Dell PowerConnect M8428-k is a high-performance converged networking switch designed for the PowerEdge M1000e blade chassis. It combines 10GbE Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and native Fibre Channel (FC) capabilities in a single module, facilitating I/O consolidation and reducing the need for multiple external switches. With 16 internal 10GbE KR ports connecting to blade servers and a combination of 8 external 10GbE SFP+ and 4 Fibre Channel SFP+ ports, the M8428-k supports seamless integration with both Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks. Its low-latency, cut-through switching architecture ensures efficient data flow, making it ideal for virtualized environments and data centers aiming to streamline their network infrastructure.
