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2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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2498-B80

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 48 Fibre Channel ports with 8Gb/s speed per port
  • Enables high-speed data transfer in SAN environments
  • Supports zoning and advanced fabric services
  • Designed for enterprise storage networking
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$1,960.04
Product Overview

The 2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch connects numerous storage devices and servers within a SAN, providing fast, reliable communication. It's a core component in enterprise storage networks, supporting large-scale, high-performance data transfer without bottlenecks.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 2498-B80
Condition Refurbished
Alternate Part Number 2498-B80-98-CT
Technical Information
Switch Ports 48
Number of Ports 48-Ports
Port Type SFP+
Port Speed 8 Gbps
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 384 Gbps (768 Gbps full-duplex)
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP+
Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Serial Console (RJ-45), SSH (CLI), Telnet, Web GUI, SNMP
Security Features Zoning, Port Security, SSH, ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+
Management Type CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.00
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC, UL


Product Description

The 2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch is built to handle demanding storage area network (SAN) operations with high throughput and reliability. Often found in data centers, it connects multiple storage devices and servers to facilitate fast and secure data exchange.

This switch is commonly used in environments requiring large-scale storage integration, such as enterprise IT infrastructures and cloud service providers. Storage administrators and network engineers benefit from its robust management features and scalability.

Key Features

  • Supports up to 48 simultaneous 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connections
  • Offers zoning capabilities for secure and segmented SAN traffic
  • Delivers low latency essential for storage network performance
  • Equipped with advanced fabric services to optimize data flow
  • Compatible with a range of IBM and third-party storage systems

Deployed mainly in enterprise data centers, this switch facilitates efficient storage resource sharing and backup operations. Its role is crucial in maintaining smooth, high-speed access between servers and storage arrays, helping organizations manage growing data demands effectively.


Use Cases

The 2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch is used in data centers and enterprise storage networks to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity between servers and storage devices.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple storage arrays to servers for centralized data access
  • Expanding existing SAN fabrics to increase port availability
  • Implementing zoning to enhance security and traffic management within the SAN
  • Facilitating high-performance backup and disaster recovery operations
  • Supporting virtualization environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency

Its design ensures the switch integrates smoothly into complex SAN environments, enabling efficient storage networking and supporting critical business applications.


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2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch
2498-B80 IBM 48-Port 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN Switch
$1,960.04