DELL PowerConnect B-8000 CEE/DCB Ethernet Switches

The Dell PowerConnect B-8000 is a high-density Layer 2 Ethernet/DCB and Fibre Channel switch designed for demanding enterprise data centers. It provides a robust platform for I/O consolidation, bridging the gap between high-speed 10GbE networking and dedicated FC storage environments.

Equipped with 24 ports of 10GbE and 8 ports of 8Gbps Fibre Channel, the B-8000 enables organizations to deploy a unified fabric using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). By leveraging Data Center Bridging (DCB) standards, it ensures lossless delivery of storage traffic over an enhanced Ethernet infrastructure. This modularity reduces the physical footprint of the network while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability through redundant power supplies and integrated diagnostics like FCping and Pathinfo.

Key Specifications:

• Port Configuration: 24x 10GbE DCB/CEE ports + 8x 8Gbps FC ports.

• Storage Features: Supports F_Port, E_Port, and M_Port; compatible with Brocade fabric services.

• L2 Capabilities: Comprehensive support for MSTP, RSTP, LACP, and Advanced Performance Monitoring.

• Efficiency: Compact 1U form factor with front-to-back airflow.