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44X1905 IBM 20-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter

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44X1905
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 20-port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch module
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis integration
  • Supports high-speed data transfer for storage networks
  • Optimized for SAN connectivity in enterprise environments
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$664.00

Product Overview

The IBM QLogic 20-Port 8Gb SAN Switch Module delivers high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for BladeCenter environments. It fits into enterprise storage networks where reliable and scalable SAN switching is required to support intensive data workloads and maintain smooth communication between storage arrays and servers.

General Information

Brand IBM
Part Number 44X1905

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 5.00


Product Description

This IBM QLogic 20-Port 8Gb SAN Switch Module is built for enhancing storage area network (SAN) performance within an IBM BladeCenter chassis. It provides fast and reliable 8Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage solutions.

Typically found in environments where high throughput and low latency storage access are critical, this switch module benefits IT professionals managing server and storage infrastructure by simplifying SAN topology and improving data flow.

Key Features

  • Provides twenty 8Gb Fibre Channel ports for robust SAN connections
  • Integrates seamlessly with IBM BladeCenter to reduce cabling and space
  • Supports advanced zoning and traffic management for secure data handling
  • Offers high bandwidth to meet demands of virtualized and large-scale storage
  • Designed to maintain low latency and high reliability in storage networks

In practice, this switch module is often deployed in enterprise data centers to streamline storage traffic between servers and SAN devices. Its use helps maintain efficient data access and supports the scalability needed as storage demands grow.


Use Cases

The IBM 44X1905 20-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module is primarily utilized within data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures that deploy IBM BladeCenter chassis. It is well-suited for environments requiring high-throughput storage networking, such as virtualization clusters and storage consolidation projects where low latency and high reliability are critical.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting high-bandwidth storage area networks in enterprise data centers running mission-critical applications.
  • Connecting storage arrays with BladeCenter servers in virtualization environments to optimize resource utilization.
  • Facilitating SAN connectivity in rack-scale deployments where scalable, modular SAN switching is needed.
  • Enabling storage cluster communication in large-scale backup and recovery operations.
  • Integrating fibre channel fabrics for edge computing sites requiring centralized storage access.

This SAN switch module enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity tailored to dense blade server environments. Its integration within BladeCenter chassis simplifies SAN topology management while supporting enterprise-grade data transfer performance.


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44X1905 IBM 20-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter
44X1905 IBM 20-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter
$664.00