Dell PowerConnect M6220 User Manual download pdf

DELL

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POWERCONNECT

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M6220 SWITCH

The Dell PowerConnect M6220 is a key component of the FlexIO

architecture of the M1000e Modular Server Enclosure. FlexIO delivers

a level of IO exibility, bandwidth, features, and investment protection

that is truly exceptional in the blade server market. The M6220, a

breakthrough modular design that packages a high-performance

24-port stackable Ethernet switch with modular bays that can be

populated with 10GbE or stacking modules to provide customers the

exibility to create exactly the switch they need for their environment.

VaLuE aND FLExIbILITy

The PowerConnect M6220 offers additional value because the modular design allows you to

upgrade to advanced stacking or 10GE when you need it. It helps provide further exibility and

value with optional modules that allow for either 10 Gigabit optical or CX-4 copper interfaces — or

both, based on your needs.

HIgH DENSITy

The PowerConnect M6220 is designed to give users the exibility to maximize server and

workstation connectivity. The M6220, along with Dell blade servers, can help users address space

constraints, reduce cabling requirements, and can help lower overall TCO. It offers integrated Gigabit

connectivity and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) options for the PowerEdge

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M1000e Modular Server

Enclosure. Up to 240 servers and/or clients can be connected in a stack of 12 M6220 switches to

help provide maximum density, exibility, and manageability.

HIgH-PERFORMaNCE STaCkINg

The PowerConnect M6220 supports high-performance, 48 Gbps stacking bandwidth for up to

12 systems, which allows increased throughput to be added as needed without affecting network

performance. With each switch supporting up to 128 Gbps in switch bandwidth, the customer can

have over 1.5 terabytes of bandwidth in a single stack of 12 switches.

10 gIgabIT ETHERNET

The PowerConnect M6220 switch supports up to four 10GE uplinks which allow users to add

bandwidth as they need it, and consolidate uplinks across the stack for further cable reduction.

The two 10 Gb module slots support two 10 Gb ports each, with a wide variety of port variants.

aDVaNCED LayER 3 CaPabILITIES

The PowerConnect M6220 supports advanced Layer 3 routing and multicast protocols to help

reduce congestion and manage trafc in the network. It also supports frequently used LAN routing

protocols such as RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2/v3, VRRP, IGMPv2, DVMRP, PIM, and LLDP-MED.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - M6220 SWITCH

DELL™ POWERCONNECT™ M6220 SWITCHThe Dell PowerConnect M6220 is a key component of the FlexIO architecture of the M1000e Modular Server Encl

Page 2 - INTRODuCINg DELL PROSuPPORT

aDVaNCED QoSThe PowerConnect M6220 offers exibility in Quality of Service (QoS) by giving network administrators the ability to prioritize time-criti

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