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88Y6408 IBM QLogic 20-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch Module BladeCenter

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88Y6408
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • IBM QLogic SAN switch module with 20 ports
  • Supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed per port
  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis
  • Enables SAN connectivity in blade server environments
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$2,724.00

Product Overview

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

Brand IBM

Technical Information

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

Form Factor Blade Switch Module
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required No
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

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
  • 20 Fibre Channel ports supporting 8Gb/s speeds
  • Compact module form factor compatible with IBM BladeCenter
  • Enables high-density SAN connectivity for blade servers
  • Designed specifically for integration into IBM BladeCenter chassis
  • Supports SAN environments requiring Fibre Channel protocol

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

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:
  • Connecting multiple IBM BladeCenter blades to Fibre Channel SAN storage
  • Implementing SAN fabrics within IBM BladeCenter chassis for centralized data storage
  • Facilitating data backup and recovery operations through SAN connectivity
  • Supporting virtualization environments hosted on BladeCenter servers requiring shared storage access
  • Enabling high-throughput data transfer for database and application servers

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.


FAQ's

  • What type of ports does the IBM 88Y6408 provide?

    The IBM 88Y6408 features 20 Fibre Channel ports, each supporting 8Gb/s data transfer speeds for SAN connectivity within BladeCenter chassis.

  • Is the 88Y6408 compatible with all IBM BladeCenter models?

    The 88Y6408 is designed to fit into IBM BladeCenter chassis. Compatibility depends on the specific BladeCenter model supporting this switch module slot.

  • What protocol does the IBM 88Y6408 support?

    This switch module supports the Fibre Channel protocol, enabling SAN fabrics for storage networking in blade server environments.

  • Can the switch module be used outside IBM BladeCenter?

    The 88Y6408 is intended specifically for IBM BladeCenter chassis and is not designed for use in other server enclosures.

  • How does the 8Gb/s speed impact SAN performance?

    The 8Gb/s per port speed defines the maximum data transfer rate for each Fibre Channel connection, supporting SAN workloads that require high throughput.

  • Does the module support hot-swapping?

    The product information does not specify hot-swapping capabilities for this switch module.


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88Y6408 IBM QLogic 20-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch Module BladeCenter
88Y6408 IBM QLogic 20-Port 8Gbps SAN Switch Module BladeCenter
$2,724.00