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2109-S08 IBM 8-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage

SKU:
2109-S08
Weight: 4.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8 Fibre Channel ports supporting 8 Gbps speed each
  • Designed for SAN environments requiring high throughput and reliability
  • Supports fabric zoning and advanced management features
  • Compact form factor suitable for data center racks
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$558.02

Product Overview

The 2109-S08 IBM Fibre Channel SAN Switch provides eight high-speed ports designed for robust SAN connectivity. It fits into data center setups where reliable and fast storage communication is essential, offering features that suit mid-range enterprise storage networks.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 2109-S08
Condition Refurbished

Technical Information

Form Factor Rack-Mountable
Mount Type 1U Rack
Switch Ports 8
Number of Ports 8-Ports
Port Type SFP
Port Speed 1 Gbps
POE Support No
Switch Forwarding Rate 100 MB/s
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Connector Type SC fiber GBICs; 10/100 Ethernet RJ‑45 for management; serial console

Management and Configuration

Remote Protocols Web browser interface; SNMP; Telnet; serial console
Management Interfaces 10/100Base-T Ethernet; RS‑232 serial port
Security Features Zoning
Management Type CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP

Physical Characteristics

Weight 4.00


Product Description

The 2109-S08 IBM 8 x Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch is built for managing storage area networks with efficiency and speed. It is commonly used in data centers where multiple storage devices and servers need fast, reliable communication.

Often found in enterprises handling large volumes of data, this switch helps streamline SAN traffic and improve storage system performance. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy it when building or expanding storage infrastructures.

Key Features

  • Offers 8 ports each capable of 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
  • Includes support for fabric zoning to enhance security and traffic management
  • Equipped with advanced management tools for easier monitoring and control
  • Compact design fits standard rack setups and optimizes space usage
  • Compatible with a broad range of IBM storage hardware and SAN devices

This switch is usually installed in enterprise or mid-sized data centers where consistent high-speed storage access is critical. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays without bottlenecks.

By integrating this switch, organizations benefit from a more scalable and manageable SAN infrastructure, simplifying storage network growth and optimization.


Use Cases

The 2109-S08 IBM Fibre Channel SAN Switch is typically deployed in mid-sized enterprise data centers where high-speed, reliable storage connectivity is critical. It is particularly suited for environments that demand consistent storage performance and require flexible management of SAN fabrics.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple storage arrays within a data center to optimize data flow in virtualization environments.
  • Supporting high-throughput backup and recovery operations in enterprise IT infrastructures.
  • Facilitating fabric zoning in multi-tenant data centers to maintain data isolation and security.
  • Integrating with rack-mounted storage clusters to enhance scalability and centralized management.
  • Enabling edge computing sites to maintain efficient and reliable SAN communication with remote storage resources.

This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing dedicated, high-speed storage networking that supports scalability and robust management features. Its design enables IT teams to maintain high availability and performance across complex SAN deployments.


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2109-S08 IBM 8-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage
2109-S08 IBM 8-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel SAN Switch for Enterprise Storage
$558.02