The Dell PowerEdge MX platform is advancing its position as the leading high-performance data center infrastructure by introducing a 100 GbE networking solution. This evolved networking architecture not only provides the benefit of 100 GbE speed, but also increases the number of MX7000 chassis within a Scalable Fabric.
The 100 GbE networking solution brings a new type of architecture, starting with an external Fabric Switching Engine (FSE). The Dell PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON is a high-performance external switch, designed for rack-mounting. It features high-density 100/400 GbE ports and serves as the FSE.
The Dell Networking MX8116n Fabric Expander Module (FEM) features two QSFP56-DD ports that each aggregate four 100 GbE server-facing ports. The MX7000 chassis supports up to four MX8116n FEMs, with each FEM connecting to the Z9432F-ON FSE.