Hardware Description 51
PowerConnect M8024 Front Panel
The PowerConnect M8024 front panel supports up to eight 10-gigabit ports. It has two 10-gigabit bays
that can support SFP+, CX-4, or 10GBase-T modules. The SFP+ Module supports 4 ports, the CX-4
module supports 3 ports, and the 10GBase-T module supports 2 ports. The modules can be used in any
combination and are sold separately. There are also 16 internal 10-gigabit ports that connect to each of
the server blades.
Figure 4-2. PowerConnect M8024
The 10GBase-T ports support 100-Megabit, 1-Gigabit, and 10-Gigabit Full Duplex speeds.
10 Gb SFP Module
10 Gb CX4 Module
Console Port