Dell PowerEdge MXG610s
The PowerEdge MXG610s is a 32Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch module dedicated to Fabric C in the MX7000 modular enclosure. Built with Brocade Gen 6 ASIC technology, it delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity to enterprise storage area networks in either full Fabric OS or NPIV Access Gateway mode.
Also written as: PowerEdge MXG610s, Dell MXG610s, MXG610s FC Switch
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge MX |
| Form factor | 1U fixed switch |
| Released | Sep 2018 |
| Internal ports | 16x 32Gb Fibre Channel internal ports to blade sleds |
| Ports | 16x 32Gb internal FC ports, 8x 32Gb SFP28 external ports, 2x QSFP external ports |
| Switching capacity | Up to 32Gb/s per port Brocade Gen 6 ASIC throughput |
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge MXG610s connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R240 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R340 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6415 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7415 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7425 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerMax 2000 system bay / standard rack
Dell PowerMax 8000 system bay multi-cabinet
Dell PowerProtect DD9900 2U appliance + shelves
Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 380XT 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 480F 2U rack
Optics
407-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC32G-LW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP28 Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge MXG610s.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What fabric bay on the MX7000 accepts the MXG610s?
The MXG610s is specifically engineered for Fabric C bays (C1/C2) on the rear of the MX7000 chassis to connect storage mezzanine cards.
Can the MXG610s operate in Access Gateway mode?
Yes, it supports Brocade Access Gateway (NPIV) mode, allowing seamless connection to external SAN fabrics without consuming additional domain IDs.
Buying or selling MXG610s?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge MXG610s Product Details, checked 2026-10-27
- Dell PowerEdge MXG610s Technical Documentation, checked 2026-10-27