Dell Mellanox M2401G 24 Port 20 Gb/s InfiniBand Switch User Manual
Summary
The Mellanox M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s InfiniBand Switch User Manual provides documentation for the InfiniBand switch designed for the Dell M1000e blade chassis. The manual covers hardware overview, InfiniBand connectors, switch status indicators, installation safety warnings, mechanical installation procedures including switch replacement, and basic operation guidelines. Target users include data center administrators and IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing high-performance InfiniBand interconnects in Dell blade server environments.
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Rev 1.0 Mellanox Technologies
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Copyright 2008. Mellanox Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mellanox Technologies, Infini Scale® is a registered trademark of Mellanox Technologies, Inc. All other marks and names mentioned herei...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Contents Contents 3 About this Manual 4 Revision History 6 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Operatio...
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About this Manual This manual describes the electrical and physical specifications of Mellanox Technologies’ M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis. Intended Audience Thi...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Table 2 - Switch Products Covered in this User’s Manual Product Number Description M2401G 24 Port 20 Gb/s unmanaged swi...
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Revision History Table 3 - Revision History Table Date Revision Description June 2008 Rev 1.0 First Draft Rev 1.0 Mellanox Technologies
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Overview This User’s Manual provides an overview of the M2401G 24-port 20Gb/s Infini Band switch for the Dell M1000e. T...
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Installation and Basic Operation 2.1 Switch Platform Hardware Overview Figure 1 shows the front panel view of the switch. Figure 1: Switch Front Panel and Locking Mechanism Locking Mechanism Switch St...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual 2.1.2 Switch Status Lights The switch Status lights indicate whether the switch is receiving power from the chassis. Fi...
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2.2 Switch Platform Installation and Operation Installation and initialization of the switch platform are straightforward processes, requiring atten- tion to the normal mechanical, power, and thermal ...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual 6. Rack Mounting and Servicing When this product is mounted or serviced in a rack, special precautions must be taken to...
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Figure 4: Rear View of the Dell M1000e Chassis Latch Release Buttons Locking Arm 2.2.2.1 Removing an Old Switch From the Chassis 1. Remove any locking cables or screws that secure the old switch into ...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual 5. Push the lever on the latching mechanism up, making sure that the latching mechanism catches the locking bar. The le...
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Note: Cable lengths should be used which allow for routing horizontally around to the side of the chassis before bending upward or downward in the rack. Management Tools Overview 3.1 Updating Firmware...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Troubleshooting As soon as a switch is plugged in make sure that the power LED is on. The power LED for the switch does...
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Appendix A: Specification Table 5 - M2401G Specification Data Physical Power and Environmental Size: 1.16” H x 10.04” D x 10.73” W Maximum Power: 50W – M2401G 29.45 mm X255.20 mm X 272.50 mm Weight: 1...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Appendix B: Mechanical Drawing Figure 4 Mechanical Drawing of the Switch Mellanox Technologies Rev 1.0
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Appendix C: EMC Certification Statements C.1: FCC Statements (USA) Class A Statements: Statement Warning! Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsi- ble f...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual C.1.3 VCCI Statements (Japan) Class A Statement: (Translation - "This is a Class A product based on the standard o...
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Appendix D: Infini Band Connector Pinout Figure 5: Infini Band CX4 Connector Pinout IBtx Op(3) IBtx Ip(3) Table 6 - Connector Pin Name and Numbe Name Correspondence IBtx On(3) IBtx In(3) Connector Pin...
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M2401G 24 Port 20Gb/s Infini Band Switch for the Dell M1000e Chassis User Manual Appendix E: Local Authorization Form Mellanox Technologies Rev 1.0
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 22 |
| File Size | 520.61 KB |
| Published | June 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many switch ports does the M2401G support?
It supports 16 switch ports towards the midplane and 8 external ports.
What is the intended audience for this manual?
Users and system administrators responsible for installing and setting up the switch platforms.
Does Advanced Management require installation?
No, the M2401G is an unmanaged switch and does not require advanced management.
Where can I find firmware tools (MFT)?
The MFT package can be downloaded from http://www.mellanox.com under 'Firmware' downloads.