Name: 2498-B24-WB IBM 8/24 24 x Ports (8 x Port Active) 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2498-B24-WB
Price: 217.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 8/24 Fibre Channel SAN switch balances port density with high-speed active connections, making it a practical choice for storage networks that need both capacity and reliable performance. It fits well in environments aiming to expand or maintain efficient SAN operations without overcomplicating the setup.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	2498-B24-WB
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24 (24 physical ports, 8 ports active by default)
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	1/2/4/8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	192 Gbps (384 Gbps full-duplex)
Switch Forwarding Rate	8.48 Gbps
Flash Memory	1 GB
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Zoning (VSAN), ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSH, Secure Fabric zoning features
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fan module(s)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.7 × 17.44 × 12.07 inches
Weight	10.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel 8Gb, FC-SW

Product Description
This IBM 8/24 SAN switch is built for managing storage area networks with a mix of active and passive ports, offering 8 high-speed 8Gb/s active ports out of a total 24. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable and fast storage communication is critical. Often used by IT professionals and network administrators, this switch helps facilitate smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays. Its combination of active and passive ports allows flexible deployment, making it suitable for growing SAN infrastructures. Key Features Eight active ports deliver 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed for demanding workloads Supports up to 24 total ports for flexible SAN expansion Compatible with a range of Fibre Channel storage devices and servers Helps optimize storage traffic to improve overall network efficiency Built to integrate with existing IBM SAN environments This switch is typically deployed in medium to large scale SAN setups where a balance of port count and active connectivity is needed. It plays a valuable role in stabilizing storage networks, allowing businesses to maintain consistent data access and transfer speeds.

Use Cases
The IBM 8/24 24 x Ports (8 x Port Active) 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch is primarily deployed in medium-scale storage networks where selective high-speed connectivity is needed. It is suited for IT teams managing growing storage clusters that require a balance of port density and performance without excessive complexity. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in enterprise data centers requiring reliable SAN fabric connectivity. Facilitating storage consolidation projects in SMB networks with mixed workloads and limited rack space. Enabling scalable SAN expansion for remote or branch office data storage aggregation. Integrating with storage arrays in high-availability setups where selective 8Gb/s active ports optimize bandwidth. Providing robust interconnects for backup and disaster recovery operations in distributed IT infrastructures. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering targeted high-speed paths within SANs, allowing organizations to scale storage access strategically. Its design supports evolving storage demands while maintaining manageable network complexity and performance consistency.