Overview:
Connecting to XAUI-based 10GbE mezzanine cards (10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through II) and KR-based 10GbE mezzanine cards and NDCs (10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through-k).
Interoperability without consideration
Dell 10GbE Pass-Through Modules ensure 10Gb Ethernet interoperability for M-Series blade deployments. Since pass throughs are transparent devices, they are unseen in LAN topologies and provide direct Ethernet connectivity from server blades to external LANs. This level of interoperability can be beneficial when seeking to integrate blade servers into existing LANs from any partner of your choice.
Plug and done
As unmanaged devices, Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Modules require no setup, configuration or management. Simply plug the unit into the M1000e chassis and connect cables to the sixteen optional shortwave SFP+ optical transceivers, and you’re done. The modules automatically connect at 10 Gbps on a port-by-port basis, enabling traffic to begin flowing from server blade to external 10Gb network switch.
Dedicated bandwidth
By statically tying each internal (server) port to its corresponding external port, the 10GbE Pass-Through Modules help deliver dedicated and isolated bandwidth between each server blade and the LAN without compromise. The sixteen external ports in each module also help maximize the available Ethernet bandwidth from your M1000e to your LAN.
10/40Gb Ethernet Blade Switches:
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Dell Networking MXL 10/40GbE blade switch
Consolidate virtualization benefits in M1000e blade deployments and apply more bandwidth to critical network links with the Dell Networking MXL 10/40GbE switch. |
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10Gb Plug & Play I/O Aggregator
Simplify network management and increase server bandwidth with the PowerEdge™ M I/O Aggregator, enabling easy, plug-and-play data center convergence. |
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Dell Networking M8024-k Switch
Ease transition to 10GbE in your data center and expand the value of your blade investments with the Dell Networking M8024-k 10GbE and FCoE transit switch. |
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Dell M8428-K SAN Switch
Converged 10GbE Switch Module for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e Modular Blade Enclosure |
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10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through modules for M1000e Blade Enclosures
Connecting to XAUI-based 10GbE mezzanine cards (10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through II) and KR-based 10GbE mezzanine cards and NDCs (10Gb Ethernet Pass-Through-k). |
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Cisco Nexus B22DELL Blade Fabric Extender
The B22DELL Blade Fabric Extender extends the Cisco Nexus switch fabric to the Dell™ M1000e blade enclosure for a scalable, unified server access platform. |
Specifications:
Port Attributes
- Ports:
- 32 total Ethernet ports: 16 internal (server) ports and 16 external (LAN) ports
- 1:1 Internal-external port pairs provide dedicated connections for isolated bandwidth between server and LAN
- Ships with all 32-ports enabled
- All external ports are hot-pluggable, enabling expansion without server interruption
- Options:
- All ports enabled standard
- External ports also support 10Gb SFP+ LR optics and SFP+
- Direct-Attach (copper) cables (0.5m, 1m, 3m, 5m, 7m)
Supported Adapters (by model): Adapter (NIC/CNA) support varies based on model of Pass Through
- Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through II supports the following XAUI-based adapters:
- Broadcom 57710 mezzanine card
- Broadcom 57711 mezzanine card
- Intel X520 mezzanine card
- Intel X520-x/k mezzanine card
- QLogic QME8142 mezzanine card
- Emulex OCm10102-f-m mezzanine card
- Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through-k supports the following KR-based adapters:
- Brocade BR1741M-k mezzanine card
- Broadcom 57712-k network daughter card (NDC)
- Intel X520-x/k mezzanine card
- Future 10Gb adapters for PowerEdge blade servers
Performance
- 10 Gigabit per second line speed per port, full duplex
Availability
- Connects Dell blade servers using 10 Gigabit Ethernet NIC blade mezzanine I/O cards to external switches
- Great solution for Dell™ PowerConnect™, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus switches as well as your choice of external Ethernet switches
Interoperability
- Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through Modules are transparent to all Ethernet topologies, providing connectivity from Dell blades to any vendor’s external LAN switch
- Connect to any industry standard Ethernet compliant device
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Management
- Module is unmanaged – all management occurs via NIC firmware or O/S, or external switch Device status is available through the M1000e Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
- Diagnostics:
Dell 10GbE-k Pass-Through Module performs a power on self-test and various ongoing diagnostics to ensure proper operation
Chassis
- Dimensions:
- Height: 272.75 mm
- Width: 32.48 mm
- Depth: 307.24 mm
- Weight:
- 2.6 kg without SFP’s; 3.0 kg with SFP’s
Peripherals
- Transceivers
- 10GbE SFP+ Optical Transceiver, SR, LC Connector
- 10GbE SFP+ Optical Transceiver, LRM, LC Connector
- Cables
- 1m SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Transceiver Assembly
- 3m SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Transceiver Assembly
- 5m SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Transceiver Assembly
- 7m SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Transceiver Assembly
Environmental Operating Conditions
- Please see limits associated with M1000e blade enclosure
Power
- DC Input:
- 2V from shared power supplies in M1000e blade enclosure
- Power Consumption:
- Approximately 20 Watts without SFP’s
- Approximately 28 Watts with SFP’s
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Dell 10GbE Pass-Through Module for Dell M1000e Blade Enclosures