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ElectricalA
Electrical
Ta b l e 8 lists switch module electrical specifications.
Architectural specification
The switch module meets the specifications shown in Ta b l e 9.
TABLE 8Electrical specifications and requirements
Dimension Measurements
DC input 12 V and 3.3 V from chassis
Power consumption About 60 W normally and 70 W maximum measured
TABLE 9Architecture
Feature Description
Scalability Refer to the current scalability guidelines publication
Certified maximum Refer to the current scalability guidelines publication
Performance -FC ports 1.063 Gbps line speed, full duplex 
2.125 Gbps line speed, full duplex
4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex
8.50 Gbps line speed, full duplex
Performance -CEE ports 1 Gbps line speed, or 
10 Gbps line speed
Fabric latency 
(full fabric mode only)700 nanosecond with no contention, cut-through routing @ 8 Gbps
Maximum frame size Fibre Channel - 2112-byte payload
Ethernet - 9048 -byte frame
Class of service Class 2 
Class 3 
Class F (interswitch frames)
Por t types FL_Por t 
F_Port 
E_Port
N_Port
Fabric services 
(full fabric mode only)Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN), 
Alias Server (multicast),; 
Zoning, Web Tools, Enhanced Group Management, Fabric Watch 
(optional), ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitor
Supported software Telnet, RADIUS, SNMP, Web Tools, Enhanced Group Management, 
Fabric Watch, Advanced Zoning, ISL Trunking, Advanced 
Performance Monitoring, Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM) 
						

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Supported mezzanine cardsA
Supported mezzanine cards
The Dell M8428-k currently supports the BR1741M-k 2P mezzanine card.
Fibre Channel standards compliance
The switch module switch meets or exceeds the Fibre Channel standards for compliance, 
performance, and feature capabilities as defined in the standards compliance list below.
FC-AL-2 INCITS 332: 1999 
FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427: (includes the following.) 
FC-GS-4 ANSI INCITS 387: 2004 
FC-IFR INCITS 1745-D, revision 1.03 (under development) 
FC-SW-4 INCITS 418:2006 (includes the following) 
FC-SW-3 INCITS 384: 2004 
FC-VI INCITS 357: 2002 
FC-TAPE INCITS TR-24: 1999 
FC-DA INCITS TR-36: 2004 (includes the following) 
FC-FLA INCITS TR-20: 1998 
FC-PLDA INCIT S TR-19: 1998 
FC-MI-2 ANSI/INCITS TR-39-2005 
FC-PI INCITS 352: 2002 
FC-PI-2 INCITS 404: 2005 
FC-PI-4 INCITS 1647-D, revision 7.1 (under development) 
FC-FS-2 ANSI/INCITS 424:2006 (includes the following) 
FC-FS INCITS 373: 2003 
FC-LS INCITS 433: 2007 
FC-BB-3 INCITS 414: 2006 (includes the following) 
FC-BB-2 INCITS 372: 2003 
FC-SB-3 INCITS 374: 2003 (replaces FC-SB ANSI X3.271: 1996; FC-SB-2 INCITS 374: 2001) 
RFC 2625 IP and ARP Over FC 
RFC 2837 Fabric Element MIB 
MIB-FA INCITS TR-32: 2003 
FCP-2 INCITS 350: 2003 (replaces FCP ANSI X3.269: 1996) 
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2 (includes the following) 
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.03 ISO standard 
IS24775-2006. Replaces (ANSI INCITS 388: 2004)  
						

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Regulatory complianceA
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1.0 
SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2.0 
Regulatory compliance
This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Dell M8428-k. 
FCC warning (US only)
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful 
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own 
expense.
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)
VCCI statement (Japan)
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by 
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, 
radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take 
corrective actions. 
						

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Regulatory complianceA
BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) 
						

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CE statement
ATTENTION
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, 
and the user might be required to take corrective measures.
The standards compliance label on the Switch contains the CE mark which indicates that this 
system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and 
standards:
•Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC and the Complementary Directives 
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
•Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC and the Complementary Directive 93/68/EEC
•EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements)
•EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)
•EN61000-3-3
Canadian requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing 
Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.
Laser compliance
This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance 
Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.
CAUTION
Use only optical transceivers that are supported by Dell and comply with the FDA Class 1 
radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 825-2. Optical 
products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes. 
						

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Environmental regulation complianceA
Environmental regulation compliance
This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the 
switch module. 
China RoHS
The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the Peoples Republic of China- 
Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products.
Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer
In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRUs alter or expand that warranty that 
Dell provides with respect to its products as set forth in the applicable contract between Dell and 
its customer. Dell hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with respect to the 
information contained on this CD including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a 
particular purposes and non-infringement. 
The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the 
operating manual of the product.
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TS/HS Dual Language Sheet
In accordance with Chinas Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic 
Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following 
information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS) 
which may be contained in this product.
X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of 
homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for 
Concentration Limits.
O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the 
aforementioned limits.
China ROHS Hazardous Substances/Toxic Substances (HS/TS) Concentration Chart 
Name of the 
ComponentHazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements
Lead (PB) Mercury 
(Hg)Cadmium 
(Cd)Hexavalent 
Chromium 
(CR6+)Polybrominated 
Biphenyl (PBB)Polybrominated 
Diphenyl Ether 
(PBDE)
Fibre Channel 
SwitchXO OO O O
PCBA cards X O O O O O
transceivers 
(optical cable 
connectors)XO OO O O
Sheet Metal X O O O O O
Mechanical 
brackets and 
SlidesXO OO O O
Software/ 
Documentation 
CDsOO O O O O 
						

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Regulatory certifications
Ta b l e 10 lists the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the 
Switch is certified.
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Republic of Korea KN24 
KN22 
Russia GOST R IEC 60950-2002 GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A)
G OST  R  51318. 24- 99
GOST R 51317.3.2-99
GOST R 51317.3.3-99
Taiwan (power supply only) CNS13438
United States UL 60950-1 1st Ed. EN55022 Class A
FCC Part 15, Subpart B (CFR title 47), Class A
TABLE 10EMC certifications  (Continued)
Country Safety specification EMC specification 
						

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