Owners Manual

The 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through module enables you to use optical SFP+ (short reach or long reach) and direct- attached copper

(DCA) SFP+ modules.

NOTE: The Ethernet pass-through module does not support 1G mezzanine cards in the sleds.

• Dell EMC PowerEdge MX 25 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module

To better address high-performance network and scalability requirements, we are increasingly implementing 25 GbE for their

customers. These implementations capitalize on the 25GbE specification of the 25 Gigabit Ethernet Consortium. The specification

uses a single-lane 25 Gbps Ethernet links and is based on the existing IEEE 100 GbE standard. The 25 GbE is an easier upgrade path

from 10 GbE as it fits into the existing model. It requires half the number of PCIe lanes that are compared to 40 GbE. It leads to better

PCIe bandwidth utilization, and lower power consumption. The 25GbE SFP28 physical interface specification also supports various

form factors, enabling flexible configuration options.

Benefits of deploying 25 GbE:

○ Maximize performance and scalability

○ Lower capital and operating expenses

○ Future upgrade path

For more information about these modules and sleds, see www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Topics:

• PowerEdge MX architecture overview

PowerEdge MX architecture overview

The PowerEdge MX portfolio delivers a fully managed, high-performance system that frees up valuable IT resources and personnel so you

can focus on innovation. It enables you to work beyond silos and routine, daily, and time consuming operational management to realize

your IT and digital business transformations. With the kinetic architecture and Agile management, the MX portfolio dynamically configures

compute, storage, and fabric, increases team effectiveness and accelerates operations. The responsive design delivers the innovation and

longevity customers of all sizes need for their IT and digital business transformations.

The PowerEdge MX infrastructure provides:

Flexible architecture

• A flexible architecture – Nondisruptive provisioning, on-demand allocation of compute, storage, and networking resource pools

• A scalable fabric – Cost-effective multichassis architecture with a broad array of open networking options and upgrade simplicity for

future I/O flexibility

• Granular storage – Dense, highly flexible, hot swappable, scale-out Direct Attached Storage sled with front access bays

Agile management

• End-to-end life cycle management and single point authentication for all devices from a single interface

• Simplified set-up/updates with no specialized training needed, and with multiple at-the-box management options

• An operational template methodology and comprehensive Rest API

Responsive design

• An industry-leading fabric, system thermal architecture, mechanical design, and control algorithms for dense configurations with future

compatibility

• A hardened design to protect, detect, and recover underlying infrastructure from cyber attacks

For more information about these modules and sleds, see their documents which are available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

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