Name: 88Y6374 IBM Flex System Fc5022 16GB SAN Scalable Switch 48 Ports
Brand: IBM
SKU: 88Y6374
Price: 2349.65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM Flex System FC5022 16GB SAN Scalable Switch provides a robust Fibre Channel switching solution tailored for enterprise storage networks. It fits well in environments requiring consistent high-speed connectivity and is designed to support scalable SAN topologies with numerous devices. The switch plays a key role in maintaining smooth data flows between servers and storage arrays in IBM Flex System deployments.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	88Y6374
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	Yes
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, SFP+, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	768 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	420 Mpps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	20 × SFP+ external, 1 × RJ-45 mgmt, 1 × mini-USB console, 2 × internal I²C

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	SSH, Web Tools, SNMP v1/v3, syslog, Fabric Vision/SANnav integration
Management Interfaces	1 × RJ-45 (1 GbE), 1 × mini-USB console, I²C to chassis mgmt module
Security Features	AES-GCM-256 on ISLs, DH-CHAP, RADIUS, LDAP, RBAC, FIPS 140-2 L2, IPsec, secure protocols
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI,SNMP
Security	Zoning,Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),RADIUS,LDAP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.2″ × 15.8″ × 12.5
Weight	8.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

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

Product Description
The IBM Flex System FC5022 is a Fibre Channel SAN switch built for managing large-scale storage networks with high throughput and efficiency. It is often found in data centers where reducing bottlenecks and ensuring rapid data access is crucial. The switch is commonly used by IT professionals tasked with maintaining enterprise storage infrastructure. Key Features Delivers 16Gbps Fibre Channel throughput for fast data movement Offers 48 ports to connect numerous storage devices and servers Supports scalable SAN configurations to grow with organizational needs Optimizes low latency communication to improve application performance Integrates seamlessly with IBM Flex System chassis and components This switch is typically deployed in medium to large storage networks where reliable and scalable connectivity is needed. It helps maintain steady performance under heavy workloads and supports expanding storage demands in real environments without disruption.

Use Cases
The IBM Flex System FC5022 16GB SAN Scalable Switch is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage environments where high-speed, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity is essential. It is particularly suited for organizations leveraging IBM Flex System infrastructures that require scalable and reliable SAN solutions to support demanding workloads such as virtualization, database management, and high-throughput storage operations. How It's Used: Connecting and managing storage clusters in enterprise IT data centers to ensure consistent high-speed data transfers. Supporting virtualization environments by providing dedicated SAN connectivity to virtual servers and storage arrays. Enabling scalable storage area network expansions in rack deployments with growing device counts. Facilitating low-latency data traffic between storage arrays and compute nodes in IBM Flex System chassis configurations. Integrating with mission-critical database applications requiring predictable and robust Fibre Channel performance. Serving as a backbone switch for SAN fabrics in environments with mixed workloads demanding reliable throughput. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable Fibre Channel connectivity tailored for enterprise storage demands. Its integration within IBM Flex System environments ensures seamless SAN fabric growth and consistent performance across diverse storage and compute resources.