Dell PowerEdge M1000e
The PowerEdge M1000e is Dell 10U modular blade enclosure supporting up to 16 half-height blade servers across six hot-pluggable redundant I/O fabrics. Serving as Dell premier enterprise blade foundation for over a decade, it delivered consolidated power, high-efficiency cooling, and simplified cable management.
Also written as: PowerEdge M1000e, Dell M1000e, M1000e Blade Enclosure
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge M |
| Form factor | modular chassis |
| Released | Jan 2008 |
| End of sale | Dec 2019 |
| End of support | Dec 2024 |
| Chassis size | 10U modular blade chassis |
| Blade capacity | Up to 16 half-height or 8 full-height blade servers |
| Fabric slots | 6x interconnect bays supporting Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand |
| Management | Dual redundant Chassis Management Controller (CMC) modules |
| Power supply | Up to 6x hot-plug redundant power supply modules (2700W or 3000W) |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge MX7000
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 M1000e.
- 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 server blade generations are compatible with the M1000e chassis?
The M1000e supports multiple blade generations ranging from 10G through 14G (M600, M610, M620, M630, M640, M820, M830).
How does the M1000e manage fabric redundancy?
It incorporates six I/O module bays organized into redundant fabric pairs (Fabric A, B, and C) supporting Ethernet, 16G/8G FC, and InfiniBand switches.
Buying or selling M1000e?
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 M1000e Support Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Dell PowerEdge M1000e Technical Documentation, checked 2026-10-27