Description

The Dell MX9116n is a high-performance, scalable, and low-latency 25GbE Ethernet switch designed for the Dell PowerEdge MX modular infrastructure. It provides enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness for demanding data center environments, supporting enterprise, mid-market, cloud, and NFV deployments. The MX9116n can be connected to the MX7116n Fabric Expander Module to link up to nine other MX7000 chassis

Key features include:

• High-density 25GbE server connectivity
• 100GbE uplinks for robust network connectivity
• Flexible port configurations with QSFP28 and QSFP28-DD ports
• Support for multi-chassis fabric architecture
• Up to four MX9116n can be installed in an MX7000 chassis
• Open Networking with support for OS10 and ONIE
• Low latency and high switching capacity
• NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) readiness

The MX9116n is ideal for organizations seeking to modernize their data centers with a high-performance, agile, and scalable networking solution.

Ports & Uplink speeds:

• Internal ports: 16x 25GbE
• External ports:
  • 12x QSFP28-DD Ports (2x100GbE)
    • Breakout Options:
      • 8 x 10 GbE
      • 8 x 25 GbE
      • 2 x 40 GbE
      • 2 x 100 GbE
  • 4x QSFP28 Ports (100GbE)
    • Breakout Options:
      • 4x 10GbE
      • 1x 40GbE
      • 4x 25GbE
      • 2x 50GbE
      • 1x 100GbE
    • 2 of the QSFP28 ports are unified & support 32Gb Fibre Channel. Fibre Channel breakout options are:
      • 2x 8Gb Fibre Channel
      • 2x /4x 16Gb Fibre Channel
      • 1x / 2x /4x 32Gb Fibre Channel
• Ports are capable of 10/25/40/50/100GbE using breakout cables.
• 1 USB 2.0 type A storage port
• 1 micro USB type B port for console/management port access

Weight & Dimensions:

• Weight: 8.49lbs (3.85kg)
• Height: 1.18”
• Width:  17.11”
• Depth: 10.94”