Storage Networking

Storage Area Network Fabric

Whether you choose to extend your Fibre Channel protocol to Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) or move to Internet SCSI (iSCSI), one thing rings true — Ethernet is the clear winner as the networking standard.

The following are the benefits of the different kinds of switches:

  • Fibre Channel switches achieve performance, availability and scalability with the highest density and lowest power consumption.
  • FCoE switches protect your investment in Fibre Channel and consolidate servers with less cable clutter and power consumption.
  • iSCSI switches offer larger packet buffers, Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and enhanced quality of service (QoS) options to ensure the switches will operate effectively in an iSCSI storage area network (SAN).

We understand the value in preserving your investment in Fibre Channel. But if you are starting fresh, implementing iSCSI might be the right solution for you. Read more about iSCSI for an informative discussion about common misperceptions regarding differences between the two protocols.
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  1. Networking

    Complete your storage area network with switches and host bus adapters (HBAs) that have been tested and validated to work with Dell/EMC products.

  2. Dell PowerConnect 8000 Series

    Dell PowerConnect 8000 Series

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    The Dell PowerConnect 8000 Series is a family consisting of two switch models: PowerConnect 8024 and PowerConnect 8024F. These switches are 24-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switches, with four Combo Ports for mixed cabling environments.

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    Scaling Out Virtualized Storage Area Networks with Dell and Arista

    A base infrastructure built upon Dell PowerEdge™ servers, EqualLogic PS Series SANs and Arista 7100 Series of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switches is designed to offer an environment for high-performance, reliable and scalable virtualization.

  4. Web-Managed Switches

    01 Jan 2010

    Learn about Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity with basic Web-based management features.

  5. Managed Switches

    01 Jan 2010

    Learn about Managed Layer 3, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), GbE and Fast Ethernet switches for racks and Dell PowerEdge blade chassis.

  6. Networking Interconnects for PowerEdge Blade Enclosures

    01 Jan 2010

    This is a robust standards-based portfolio offering flexibility and choice, including Dell PowerConnect and Cisco Catalyst Ethernet blade I/O (input/output) switch modules.

  7. Fibre Channel Interconnects

    01 Jan 2010

    Complete your storage area network with switches and host bust adapters (HBAs) that have been tested and validated to work with Dell/EMC products.

  8. Network Interface Cards

    01 Jan 2010

    Reliable, dedicated full-time connection to your local area network, featuring either wired or wireless options for improved scalability and increased uptime.

  9. Which PowerConnect Switch Is Right for You?

    01 Jan 2010

    Dell PowerConnect managed and unmanaged switches are ideal for connecting computers and servers in small- to medium-sized networks. All switches are backed by award-winning service and support from Dell.

  10. 10GbE, Servers, Storage and Virtualization — Interoperability Review

    10 GbE, Servers, Storage and Virtualization — Interoperability Review

    01 Jun 2009

    Internet SCSI (iSCSI) over 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) provides the bandwidth needed to handle the increased I/O (input/output) burden of a consolidated, virtualized environment — along with the scalability and flexibility to support future devices.