Dell POWEREDGE M1000E - Manual (Page 55)

Configuring the I/O Modules 55
Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch
The Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE
protocols and allows Fibre Channel traffic to travel over 10 Gbps Enhanced
Ethernet (DCB) networks. This module consists of:
• Four 8 Gbps external autosensing Fibre Channel ports.
• Eight 10 Gb Enhanced Ethernet (DCB) optical SFP+ port connectors.
• Sixteen internal 10 Gb Enhanced Ethernet (DCB/FCoE) ports that link to
the blades in the enclosure.
• One serial port with an RJ-45 connector.
NOTE: This switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
optical transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports. To ensure proper Fibre Channel
functionality, use only SFPs provided with this module.
This module can be installed in Fabric A, B, or C.
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