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Product Overview |
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The IBM QLogic 88Y6408 SAN switch module offers 20 ports of 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity designed specifically for IBM BladeCenter environments. It provides a modular solution for creating SAN fabrics within blade server chassis, supporting high-density, high-speed storage networking. |
General Information |
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| Brand | IBM |
Technical Information |
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| Number of Ports | 20-Ports |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
| Port Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Ports | 20 |
| Form Factor | Chassis-Based |
| Mount Type | Shelf Mount |
| Data Rate | 8 Gbps |
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
| Connector Type | SFP+ |
Physical Characteristics |
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| Form Factor | Blade Switch Module |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | No |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC |
Product Description |
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The IBM QLogic 88Y6408 is a SAN switch module designed to integrate with IBM BladeCenter chassis. It provides 20 Fibre Channel ports, each capable of 8Gb/s data transfer rates, facilitating storage area network connectivity for blade servers. This switch module is typically used in data center environments where IBM BladeCenter servers require dedicated high-speed SAN connections for storage access and data transfer. IT professionals managing BladeCenter infrastructures use this switch module to establish and maintain Fibre Channel SAN fabrics within their server enclosures. Key Features
This switch module plays a critical role in connecting blade servers to shared SAN storage resources, enabling centralized storage management. It supports the Fibre Channel protocol at 8Gb/s, meeting the requirements of SAN applications within IBM BladeCenter deployments. |
Use Cases |
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This SAN switch module is typically deployed in data centers running IBM BladeCenter blade servers requiring SAN connectivity. It suits environments with storage networks based on Fibre Channel protocol, supporting workloads that depend on direct, high-speed access to storage arrays. How It's Used:
The switch module serves as a core component in BladeCenter SAN configurations, ensuring storage traffic is properly routed among blades and external SAN resources. It helps maintain organized and scalable storage networks within the blade server infrastructure. |
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