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2498-X24-24 IBM SAN24B-5 24-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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2498-X24-24

Weight: 11.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch operating at 16Gbps
  • Designed for high-speed storage area network connectivity
  • Supports robust zoning and virtualization features
  • Compact form factor suitable for data center racks
Product Overview

The IBM SAN24B-5 24-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch offers high-speed connectivity for storage networks, fitting well into enterprise SAN setups. It handles storage traffic efficiently while supporting zoning and virtualization features that help organize and protect data flows in busy data centers.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 2498-X24-24
Condition Refurbished
Technical Information
Form Factor Rack-Mountable
Mount Type 1U Rack
Switch Ports 24
Number of Ports 24-Ports
Port Type 10/100/1000Base-T
Port Speed 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-sensing
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 768 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate 384 Gbps
DRAM 2 GB
Flash Memory 2 GB
VLAN Support No
Stackable Yes
Layer Support Layer 2
Connector Type SFP+
Performance
Latency <700 ns
Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols CLI, Web Tools, Brocade Network Advisor
Management Interfaces RJ-45 serial, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, USB
Security Features LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, IP filtering, SSH, HTTPS, port authentication
Management Type CLI,Web GUI (Fabric OS Web Tools),SNMP
Security Zoning,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH
Remote Management Protocol SSH,HTTPS,SNMP
Power & Cooling
Fans Yes (redundant, hot-swappable)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 1.7 × 17.3 × 15.2 in
Weight 11.00
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards Fibre Channel (FC-SW/FC-SAN)


Product Description

The IBM SAN24B-5 24-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch is built to handle storage networking demands in enterprise environments. It provides reliable and fast connectivity between servers and storage devices, ensuring efficient data transfer and low latency.

Often found in data centers and storage arrays, this switch supports zoning and virtualization to segment traffic securely and optimize resource use. It’s commonly used by IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure who need consistent performance and scalability.

Key Features

  • 24 high-speed 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for demanding SAN workloads
  • Advanced zoning capabilities for secure and flexible network segmentation
  • Supports virtualization to maximize storage resource efficiency
  • Compact design fits standard rack installations easily
  • Reliable firmware and hardware for continuous operation

This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where high-speed, reliable connection to storage is critical. It plays a key role in ensuring data availability and smooth application performance by managing SAN traffic effectively.


Use Cases

The 2498-X24-24 IBM SAN24B-5 switch is primarily used to connect storage devices and servers within a SAN to facilitate fast and reliable data transfers.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple storage arrays in data centers
  • Linking servers to shared storage resources
  • Enabling high-speed backup and recovery operations
  • Supporting virtualization environments with fast data access
  • Facilitating disaster recovery setups via SAN replication

This switch enhances SAN performance and reliability, making it a key component in modern enterprise storage architectures.


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2498-X24-24 IBM SAN24B-5 24-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch
2498-X24-24 IBM SAN24B-5 24-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch