Dell 0HTPC7 Brocade M6505 12/24-Port 16Gbps Switch for PowerEdge M1000

Overview
The Dell Brocade M6505 12/24-Port 16Gbps Switch (model 0HTPC7) is a high-performance fabric module designed specifically for the PowerEdge M1000 blade enclosure. It delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding virtualized and cloud environments, enabling seamless communication between blades, storage, and external networks.

Key Features

• 12 or 24 ports of 16Gbps Fibre Channel for scalable bandwidth
• Full non-blocking architecture to prevent congestion
• Advanced fabric management with Brocade Network Advisor integration
• Support for virtual fabrics to isolate traffic and improve security
• Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime maintenance
• Redundant power supplies and fan modules for high availability
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge M1000 chassis and Dell OpenManage integration

Technical Specifications

• Port density: 12 or 24 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel
• Form factor: 2U rear-mount module for M1000
• Switching capacity: up to 384Gbps (24-port configuration)
• Latency: less than 200 nanoseconds
• Management interfaces: Ethernet (10/100/1000) and serial console
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg Celsius
• Power consumption: typical 150 watts, redundant 1100W power supplies optional

Applications
The M6505 is ideal for data centers, enterprise virtualization, and high-performance computing clusters that require reliable, high-speed storage networking. It excels in:

• Blade server environments needing consolidated fabric connectivity
• Virtual machine workloads with heavy I/O demands
• Disaster recovery sites that require robust, low-latency links
• Hybrid cloud deployments where seamless integration between on-premise and cloud storage is critical

By integrating the Dell Brocade M6505 into your PowerEdge M1000 infrastructure, you gain a future-proof, scalable solution that maximizes throughput while simplifying management and reducing operational costs.