Name: 85Y5850 IBM 10GbE Expansion Node Canister Storage Controller for Storwize V7000
Brand: IBM
SKU: 85Y5850
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 85Y5850 IBM 10GBE Expansion Node Canister acts as a network interface upgrade for the Storwize V7000 system, enabling faster data movement through 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It fits into existing storage environments to help improve throughput and reduce delays, making it a practical choice for enterprise storage expansions.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	85Y5850
Alternate Part Number	85Y5850-02-CT

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This 85Y5850 IBM 10GBE Expansion Node Canister is built for expanding the networking capabilities of the Storwize V7000 storage system. It provides a dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection that helps increase data transfer speeds, improving overall storage performance. Commonly found in data centers and enterprise storage environments, this unit is often used by IT professionals looking to scale their storage networking without replacing existing hardware. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into the current setup, giving users more bandwidth and flexibility for demanding workloads. Key Features Offers 10GbE ports to boost network throughput Integrates directly with Storwize V7000 storage controllers Facilitates enhanced data access speeds for large-scale storage Reduces network bottlenecks in high-demand scenarios Compatible with enterprise-grade storage environments This expansion node is typically deployed where storage performance needs to keep pace with growing data volumes, such as in virtualization, backup, or data analytics setups. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flow and efficient storage management.

Use Cases
The 85Y5850 IBM 10GbE Expansion Node Canister is commonly utilized in enterprise data centers and virtualized storage environments where enhanced network throughput is essential. Organizations running intensive workloads on IBM Storwize V7000 storage systems benefit from its ability to augment connectivity and reduce latency in demanding storage clusters. How It's Used: Upgrading existing IBM Storwize V7000 deployments in large-scale enterprise IT infrastructures to support higher bandwidth requirements. Accelerating data replication and backup processes within data centers managing virtualized workloads. Facilitating seamless integration of high-speed storage nodes in rack deployments supporting mixed workload environments. Enhancing performance in remote office storage clusters requiring reliable and fast data synchronization. Supporting edge computing scenarios where low-latency access to storage resources is critical for real-time data processing. By integrating this expansion node canister, IT teams can improve operational efficiency through faster data transfer rates and scalable network interfaces. This capability ensures that storage environments remain responsive and adaptable to growing performance demands without extensive infrastructure overhaul.

85Y5850 IBM 10GbE Expansion Node Canister Storage Controller for Storwize V7000

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