Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3000 Series Blade Switches

The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 for Dell is an integrated networking solution designed specifically for the Dell PowerEdge Blade Chassis. It allows customers to extend Cisco infrastructure services to the server edge, utilizing existing network management systems to reduce operational complexity and costs.

By embedding the switch directly into the server chassis, the Catalyst 3030 significantly simplifies cabling and optimizes rack space utilization. Running the industry-standard Cisco IOS Software, it provides consistent security and resiliency across the entire network. The switch features internal ports for direct server connection via the chassis backplane and external ports (both copper and SFP) for high-speed uplinks to the core network, making it a powerful tool for modern virtualized data centers.

Key Specifications:

• Connectivity: 10 internal 1000BASE-T ports for servers and 6 external uplink ports.

• Uplink Flexibility: 4 SFP slots (SX or Copper) and 2 dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T ports.

• Management: Full support for Cisco CLI, SNMP, and CiscoWorks.

• Efficiency: Reduces external cabling requirements by up to 90%.

• Software: Available with Standard (S) or Factory-installed (F) configurations with robust L2/L3 features.