Description
Product Overview
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is a single-width FDR 32-port 56GB/s InfiniBand blade switch. It is a high-performance network switch designed to deliver high-speed data transfer rates in data center environments. This switch is designed to be used in conjunction with Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosures and provides a high-speed interconnect between blade servers.
FDR InfiniBand Technology
InfiniBand is a high-speed interconnect technology used to connect computing and storage devices in data center environments. InfiniBand was designed to provide low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer rates between servers, storage systems, and other computing devices. FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) InfiniBand is the latest iteration of this technology and provides data transfer rates of up to 56GB/s.
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is designed to support FDR InfiniBand technology and provides a high-speed interconnect between blade servers in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure. This switch is capable of delivering high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfer rates, making it ideal for use in data-intensive applications.
Blade Switch Design
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is a blade switch, which means that it is designed to be used in conjunction with blade servers. Blade servers are a type of server that are housed in a blade enclosure, which contains multiple blade servers, power supplies, and cooling systems. Blade servers are designed to be modular and easy to replace, making them ideal for use in data center environments.
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is designed to be installed in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e blade enclosure, where it provides a high-speed interconnect between blade servers. This switch is a single-width switch, which means that it takes up one slot in the blade enclosure. This makes it easy to install and configure, as it does not require any additional rack space.
Port Configuration
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X has 32 ports, which are used to connect blade servers and other computing devices. These ports are designed to support FDR InfiniBand technology and provide data transfer rates of up to 56GB/s. The switch also supports auto-negotiation, which means that it can automatically configure the speed and duplex settings of the ports based on the connected device.
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X also supports Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) technology, which allows the switch to support both InfiniBand and Ethernet traffic. This means that the switch can be used to connect both InfiniBand and Ethernet devices, making it a versatile switch for use in data center environments.
Management and Monitoring
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is designed to be easy to manage and monitor, making it ideal for use in data center environments. The switch can be managed using a variety of tools, including a web-based interface, a command-line interface, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
The switch also supports a variety of monitoring features, including port statistics, error reporting, and event logging. These features allow network administrators to monitor the performance of the switch and quickly identify any issues that may arise.
Power and Cooling
The 8VY15 Dell Switch X is designed to be power-efficient and uses less power than other switches in its class. The switch also features a variety of cooling mechanisms, including variable-speed fans and temperature sensors, which help to maintain a consistent operating temperature.
General Information about the Dell 8VY15
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 8VY15
- Device Type : Blade Switch
Switch Specifications
- Total Number Of Ports: 32
- Ibta 1.21 And 1.3 Compliant
- 32 NonBlocking Ports 16 Internal, 16 External
- Up To 56GB/S (FDR) Per Por
- PortToPort Latency 170NS
- Congestion Control
- Adaptive Routing
- Qos
- Port Mirroring
- 9 Virtual Lanes: 8 Data + 1 Management
- 256 To 4Kbyte Mtu
Management
- I2c Interface Rj45 Connector
- Supports Opensm Or Third Party Subnet Managers
- Switch Fabric Capacity: 3.584TB/S
Connectors And Cabling
- 16 QSFP+ Connectors
- Passive/Active Copper Or Fiber Cables
Indicators
- Per Port Status Leds: Link, Activity
- System Status Leds





