The Cisco Blade Switch 3030 for Dell PowerEdge blade server customers boasts several attractive features. The 3030 lowers cable complexity by up to 90 percent, enhances management at the server edge using Cisco management framework, and secures business assets with Cisco IOS Software security features.


This integrated switch also extends Cisco infrastructure services to the server edge and utilizes existing network systems to lower operating costs.

Cisco Catalyst 3030 Features: 

Configuration 1: ws-cbs3030-del-s

    • 10 internal 1000BASE-T ports connected to servers through the PowerEdge Enclosure backplane
    • 4 external 10/100/1000 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports; supports copper and fiber (SX) SFP modules from Cisco
    • 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
    • 1 external console port

Configuration 2: ws-cbs3030-del-f

  • 10 internal 1000BASE-T ports connected to servers through the PowerEdge Enclosure backplane
  • 4 external 10/100/1000 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports; supports copper and fiber (SX) SFP modules from Cisco
  • 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
  • 1 external console port
  • **This configuration is factory pre-installed by Dell.

Vibrant offers complete configurations as well as individual parts and upgrades for this model. For pricing on new or used Cisco Catalyst switches, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.