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44E5696 IBM Cisco 4Gb Fibre Channel 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter

SKU:
44E5696
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 4Gb Fibre Channel switch with 20 ports
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter environments
  • Supports high-speed SAN connectivity
  • Optimized for data center storage networks
In stock

$158.00

Product Overview

The IBM Cisco 4Gb Fibre Channel 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter is a specialized SAN switch designed specifically for IBM BladeCenter systems. It offers high-speed connectivity between servers and storage devices, fitting into data center environments where reliable and scalable storage networking is essential.

General Information

Brand Cisco
Part Number 44E5696
Condition Refurbished
Alternate Part Number 44E5696-06-UK

Technical Information

Switch Ports 20
Number of Ports 20-Ports
Port Type SFP
Port Speed 4 Gbps
UpLink Ports 4
POE Support No
Switching Capacity 160 Gbps
VLAN Support No
Stackable No
Connector Type SFP

Management and Configuration

Remote Protocols Yes
Management Interfaces Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features Zoning, VSAN, Port Security, ACLs
Management Type CLI (Command Line Interface)
Remote Management Protocol SNMP, SSH

Physical Characteristics

Weight 3.00


Product Description

This 4Gb Fibre Channel switch is built for IBM BladeCenter systems, providing reliable and fast storage area network (SAN) connectivity. It's commonly used in data centers where efficient and high-bandwidth connections between servers and storage arrays are critical.

Often found in enterprise environments, this switch supports storage administrators and IT professionals aiming to optimize their SAN infrastructure for better performance and scalability.

Key Features

  • Delivers 20 dedicated 4Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust SAN connectivity
  • Integrates seamlessly with IBM BladeCenter chassis
  • Supports zoning and advanced management for secure data traffic
  • Provides low latency and high throughput for storage data transfers
  • Built to enhance SAN scalability in growing IT environments

This switch is typically deployed in medium to large-scale data centers and server farms. Its role is crucial in maintaining fast, stable connections that storage networks rely on to perform efficiently under heavy workloads.


Use Cases

The 44E5696 IBM Cisco 4Gb Fibre Channel 20-Port Switch is suited for environments that require efficient and scalable SAN connectivity within BladeCenter setups.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple storage devices within an IBM BladeCenter chassis
  • Enhancing SAN scalability in enterprise data centers
  • Supporting high-speed data transfer for backup and recovery processes
  • Facilitating storage virtualization and consolidation initiatives
  • Ensuring high availability through redundant network paths

Its deployment helps organizations maintain robust and efficient storage networks essential for critical data operations.


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44E5696 IBM Cisco 4Gb Fibre Channel 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter
44E5696 IBM Cisco 4Gb Fibre Channel 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter
$158.00