The Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Enclosure and Brocade® M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module combine next-generation blade server and Fibre Channel switch technology to simplify IT complexity and eliminate data center sprawl. The Brocade M6505 simplifies SAN connectivity and delivers substantial cost savings, improved reliability, and increased flexibility to address evolving storage requirements for enterprise data centers.
The Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC I/O module includes eight external fibre channel ports, 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector. The external fibre channel ports operate at 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 16 Gbps. Internal ports support speeds of 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps.
The Brocade M6505 features advanced monitoring, diagnostics, RAS, and redundancy capabilities in an entry-level switch to maximize availability, optimize performance, and simplify administration.
The Enterprise Performance Pack is optional software that adds robust SAN fabric services and value for 16 Gbps Brocade fabrics. It is available bundled with the Brocade M6505 or as a standalone option.
24 × 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports (16 internal server ports and 8 external fabric ports). Zero footprint, hot-pluggable design with no additional fans or power supplies. Dynamic Ports on Demand (PoD) and “pay-as-you-grow” port upgrades for 12-port configurations.
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