-Performance: 24 SFP+ 10G Ethernet ports and ultra-low latency ideal for HPC clusters and financial applications.
-Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
-Data Center-optimized airflow (front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling) for reduced cooling costs and improved MTBF.
-Simplified server deployment and management.
Virtual
-Networking Virtualization switch-resident software.
-SmartConnect™: rack-level network virtualization.
-VMready™: Migrates network security policies along with virtual machine movement.
Cooler
-Up to 50%+ less power consumption.
-Server-like directional cooling to maximize datacenter layout and provisioning.
-Superior airflow design complements the hot-aisle and cold-aisle data center cooling model.
Easier
-Supports Direct Attached Cables for low cost and easy connectivity.
-Server-oriented provisioning via point-and-click management interfaces.
-BLADEHarmony™ Manager for updating large groups of switches.
-Easy access to ports, plus shorter depth for more acceptable bend radius.
Performance
-Provides line-rate, low latency, high-bandwidth switching, filtering, and traffic queuing without delaying data.
-Large data-center grade buffers keep traffic moving.
