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2005-H16 IBM 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage

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2005-H16

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 16-port SAN switch designed for Fibre Channel connectivity
  • Supports 2Gbps per port for high-speed data transfer
  • Optimized for storage area networks requiring reliable performance
  • Compact and rack-mountable for data center environments
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$602.90
Product Overview

The 2005-H16 - IBM SAN SWITCH W/16X2210 SW is a Fibre Channel SAN switch that connects multiple storage and server devices within a network. It fits into enterprise and data center environments where efficient and stable storage connectivity is necessary, providing a reliable backbone for storage traffic management.

General Information
Brand IBM
Physical Characteristics
Condition Refurbished
Weight 3.00
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes
Assembly Required No


Product Description

The 2005-H16 is a SAN switch built to manage multiple Fibre Channel connections within storage area networks. It is often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups where consistent and efficient data flow between servers and storage devices is critical. This switch is commonly used by IT professionals and system administrators aiming to maintain smooth storage connectivity.

Key Features

  • Provides 16 dedicated Fibre Channel ports enabling extensive device connectivity
  • Operates at 2Gbps per port to facilitate fast data transfers
  • Offers robust zoning capabilities to segment and secure traffic
  • Supports fabric services for scalable SAN growth
  • Designed with a compact form factor suitable for rack installations

In practical terms, this switch contributes to the streamlined management of storage networks, ensuring reliable communication paths between storage resources and computing devices. It delivers steady performance and reliability crucial for maintaining data availability in complex IT infrastructures.


Use Cases

This SAN switch is typically deployed within storage area networks in corporate data centers and mid-sized enterprise facilities. It benefits IT teams who require reliable connections for storage arrays and servers, especially in environments where data traffic consistency and network segmentation are important.

How It's Used:

  • Integrated in data center SAN fabrics to connect storage arrays with compute nodes
  • Used by enterprise IT teams to create isolated zones for sensitive storage traffic
  • Deployed in virtualization infrastructures to manage storage access for multiple hosts
  • Supports storage clustering setups requiring high availability and redundancy
  • Facilitates SAN expansion in growing mid-sized business networks

By supporting stable and segmented storage connections, the 2005-H16 helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in storage networks, accommodating evolving data traffic demands without sacrificing performance.


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2005-H16 IBM 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage
2005-H16 IBM 16-Port 2Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage
$602.90