IOM Slot A1

IOM Slot A2

NIC3 and NIC4

Port Auto-Disablement

 

 

(Enabled/Disabled)

 

 

 

 

 

Empty

Quad or Greater Port

Enabled

Inactive

Dual Port

Empty

Disabled

Active

Dual Port

Dual Port

Disabled

Active

Dual Port

Quad or Greater Port

Enabled

Inactive

Quad or Greater Port

Empty

Enabled

Inactive

Quad or Greater Port

Dual Port

Enabled

Inactive

Quad or Greater Port

Quad or Greater Port

Enabled

Inactive

Mezzanine Cards

PowerEdge M610x Only

PowerEdge M610x supports two mezzanine cards. Mezzanine cards can be installed in both the slots on the midplane interface card.

NOTE: PowerEdge M610x is a full-height blade but supports only two mezzanine cards in the expansion bay. The two mezzanine slots on the M610x system board (MEZZ2_FAB_B and MEZZ1_FAB_C) are reserved for the mezzanine interface card.

Full-Height Blades

Full-height blades support four mezzanine cards:

Slot Mezz1_Fabric_C and slot Mezz3_Fabric_C support Fabric C. They must match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module slots C1 and C2.

Slot Mezz2_Fabric_B and slot Mezz4_Fabric_B support Fabric B. They must match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module slots B1 and B2.

Half-Height Blades

Half-height blades support two mezzanine cards:

Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module slots C1 and C2.

Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module slots B1 and B2.

The following table shows various supported combinations of mezzanine cards and I/O modules.

Table 2. Supported I/O Module Configurations

Fabric A

Fabric B Mezzanine

Fabric C Mezzanine

I/O Bay A1,

I/O Bay B1,

I/O Bay C1,

 

Card

Card

A2

B2

C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

None

None

Ethernet

None

None

Integrated

 

 

switch

 

 

LOM

 

 

module or

 

 

 

 

 

pass-

 

 

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Dell M1000E owner manual Mezzanine Cards, PowerEdge M610x Only, Full-Height Blades, Half-Height Blades

M1000E specifications

The Dell M1000E blade enclosure is a robust and versatile platform designed to optimize data center efficiency and streamline server management. A fundamental component of Dell's PowerEdge series, the M1000E is engineered to house multiple server blades in a compact, modular chassis, enabling organizations to conserve space and reduce power consumption while enhancing performance.

One of the main features of the Dell M1000E is its ability to accommodate up to 16 half-height server blades or 8 full-height server blades. This flexibility allows for a diverse range of configurations tailored to specific workloads, whether for virtualization, database management, or application hosting. The chassis provides shared power supplies and cooling, further contributing to the enclosure's efficient operation.

In terms of connectivity, the M1000E includes integrated high-speed networking capabilities. It can support multiple generations of networking technologies, ranging from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and offers options for Fibre Channel and InfiniBand connections. This extensive range of networking options ensures that organizations can integrate the M1000E into existing infrastructures seamlessly.

The Dell M1000E also utilizes advanced management tools to simplify administration and monitoring. One of the standout features is the Dell OpenManage suite, which provides a comprehensive set of tools for hardware management and system updates. Users gain insights into system health, performance, and power usage, enabling proactive maintenance and optimization of resources.

The enclosure is designed with scalability in mind. As businesses grow, the M1000E can be expanded easily by adding more blades without the need for significant reconfiguration. This scalability ensures that IT departments can respond rapidly to changing demands, ensuring that resources align with organizational requirements.

From a security standpoint, the M1000E provides multiple layers of protection, including secure access controls and configurable management interfaces. This helps safeguard sensitive information and ensures compliance with stringent data protection regulations.

Overall, the Dell M1000E blade enclosure represents a compelling solution for modern data centers, merging performance, efficiency, and scalability into a single chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments. Its advanced technologies and features make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.