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46C9279 IBM Brocade 20-Port 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter

SKU:
46C9279
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 20 Fibre Channel ports delivering 8Gb/s speed each
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis integration
  • Supports high-performance SAN connectivity
  • Compact module form factor optimized for blade servers
In stock

$1,570.43

Product Overview

The 46C9279 IBM Brocade SAN switch module offers 20 high-speed Fibre Channel ports at 8Gb/s tailored for IBM BladeCenter chassis. It fits directly into blade server environments, delivering reliable SAN connectivity that supports storage networking demands without added complexity.

General Information

Brand IBM

Technical Information

Number of Ports 20-Ports
Port Type SFP
Port Speed 8Gb/s
Ports 20
Form Factor Chassis-Based
Data Rate 8 Gbps
Compatibility IBM BladeCenter
Connector Type LC duplex (SFP/SFP+)

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Blade Module
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required No
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL


Product Description

This SAN switch module provides robust Fibre Channel connectivity with 20 ports operating at 8Gb/s. Typically built for IBM BladeCenter environments, it integrates directly into the blade chassis to enhance storage network performance. Network professionals and system administrators commonly use this module to streamline SAN fabric management within blade server setups.

Key Features

  • Delivers consistent 8Gb/s bandwidth across all 20 Fibre Channel ports
  • Seamless integration with IBM BladeCenter systems for simplified deployment
  • Optimized for efficient space usage in blade server environments
  • Supports advanced SAN protocols and management tools
  • Enhances storage network scalability and reliability

Its practical role is to provide dependable, high-speed storage connectivity within blade chassis, ensuring smooth data flow between servers and storage devices. Reliability and performance are central to its design, making it a foundation component in many enterprise SAN architectures.


Use Cases

The 46C9279 SAN Switch Module is employed in enterprise storage networks to streamline and accelerate data connectivity between servers and storage arrays.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting multiple servers to shared storage systems within an IBM BladeCenter chassis
  • Establishing high-speed SAN fabrics in data center environments
  • Facilitating storage virtualization and consolidation efforts
  • Implementing zoning for secure and organized device communication
  • Supporting backup and disaster recovery storage traffic

By integrating this SAN switch module, organizations can optimize their storage networking infrastructure, improve data transfer speeds, and maintain scalable and manageable SAN environments.


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46C9279 IBM Brocade 20-Port 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter
46C9279 IBM Brocade 20-Port 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter
$1,570.43