4Gb/s Fibre Channel non switched Pass-Through Module for the Dell PowerEdge M1000E Blade Server Platform
(Dell p/n: PT-1016)


Key Benefits

  • Provides 4, 2 or 1Gb/s FC connectivity up to 16 Dell blade servers and a SAN fabric
  • Per port dedicated connection for guaranteed bandwidth to each server port
  • Highest port density available in Dell's connectivity options
  • Provides uncompromising scalability to the fullest capability of the Dell chassis
  • Hot-plug capability and redundancy provide true high-availability for 24x7 data center operation
  • Investment protection-utilize existing SAN infrastructure with no interoperability issues

Key Features

  • Simplicity of unmanaged design eliminates configuration hassles
  • Elimination of interoperability issues with transparent, pass-through protocol
  • Compact, ultra dense form factor
  • 4, 2 or 1Gb/s FC connectivity on each port
  • Hot pluggable design that eliminates downtime during service actions
  • Completely dedicated connection for each server blade