IBM Storage Networking SAN16C-R Fabric Switch
Deploy high-performance SAN extensions, cost-effective multiprotocol connectivity, and smart fabric services for open systems and mainframes.
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Overview:
Deploy high-performance SAN extension solutions, affordable multiprotocol connectivity, and smart fabric services for open systems and mainframes
SAN16C-R offers up to twelve 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, four 1/10, two 25, and one 40 GbE IP storage services ports in a fixed 1RU form factor. The switch also connects to existing native Fibre Channel networks, protecting current investments in storage networks. The SAN Extension over IP application package license is standard on the two fixed 1/10 GbE IP storage services ports, enabling features such as Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and compression on the switch without the need for additional licenses.
Highlights
- Up to twelve 32 Gbps ports
- Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies
- Common software platform across IBM Storage Networking c-type family
- Up to 4 × 10 GbE ports, 2 × 25 GbE ports, or 1 × 40 GbE port for FCIP and iSCSI
- Integrated DCNM SAN for easy management across multiple switches and fabrics
Features:
VSANs
VSANs are ideal for efficient, secure SAN consolidation, enabling more efficient storage network utilization by creating hardware-based isolated environments with a single physical SAN fabric or switch.
Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR)
IVR allows selective transfer of data between specific initiators and targets on different VSANs while maintaining isolation of control traffic within each VSAN. With IVR, data can transit VSAN boundaries while maintaining control plane isolation, thereby maintaining fabric stability and availability.
FCIP for remote SAN extension
Data distribution, protection, and business continuity are key for modern businesses. Efficient global data replication enhances protection, optimizes backup resources, and reduces total storage costs.
Mainframe support
The SAN16C-R is mainframe-ready with the Mainframe package, supporting FICON and Linux environments. It handles mixed FICON and open-systems traffic, and VSANs simplify resource intermixing across z/OS, Linux, and open-systems for better utilization and management.
Advanced traffic management
The SAN16C-R delivers high performance with virtual output queues, port channels, and FSPF multipathing, while the optional Enterprise license (AJJ4) adds QoS, IVR routing, LUN-level SCSI stats, and up to 8191 buffer-to-buffer credits per port for long-distance optimization.
Ease of management
DCNM SAN is the network industry’s first converged SAN and LAN management solution. DCNM is able to manage all NX-OS-based devices, including IBM Storage Networking c-type products. The intuitive graphical user interface simplifies day-to-day operations of unified fabrics in today’s highly virtualized data center environments
Comprehensive solution for robust network security
The SAN16C-R secures storage networks with secure boot, smart zoning, and port-level ACLs. With the Enterprise license, it adds authentication, FC-SP encryption, port security, VSAN-based access control, IPsec, digital certificates, and fabric binding for authorized switches.
Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
The SAN16C-R includes IBM’s advanced storage network tools for proactive diagnostics, connectivity and latency verification, and traffic analysis, providing comprehensive troubleshooting and management for large-scale networks.
Advanced software packages
The SAN16C-R can be upgraded with optional software: the **Enterprise Package (AJJ4)** adds advanced traffic and security features, while the **DCNM Advanced License (AJJ7)** offers centralized management, server federation, performance monitoring, and application integration.
Benefits:
Enable SAN consolidation
Enable more efficient Storage Area Network (SAN) space utilization by leveraging the unique multiservice and multiprotocol functions in a compact 1RU form factor.
Deliver high-performance FCIP
Enable fast disaster recovery and cost-effective, high-performing Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) connectivity for open systems and mainframe environments.
Support virtual storage area networks
Leverage support for virtual storage area networks (VSANs), which are ideal for efficient, secure SAN consolidation.
Simplify management
Use of intelligent data center management software automates provisioning, integrates health monitoring and improves data security.
Specifications:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | 8977-R16 |
| Hot-swappable components | Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies |
| Warranty | One-year CRU, IBM On-Site Limited, 9x5 Next Business Day; 24×7 same-day maintenance options available |
| Dimensions | Width: 439.4 mm (17.3 in.), Depth: 510.7 mm (20.11 in.), Height: 43.6 mm (1.72 in.) |
| Weight | 9.8 kg (21.61 lb) including two PSUs and four fans; excluding optical modules |
| Airflow | Back to front (toward ports) using port-side exhaust fans; Front to back (into ports) using port-side intake |
| Ports | Up to twelve 32 Gbps ports; up to four 1/10 GbE ports, two 25 GbE ports, or one 40 GbE port for FCIP and iSCSI storage services |
| Link speeds | 8/16/32 Gbps autosensing; 1/10/25/40 GbE |
| Optional features | Enterprise Package (#AJJ4), DCNM SAN Advanced Edition (#AJJ7), R16 Upgrade license (#AJMT) |
| Recycling parts | IBM does not recommend battery removal; use IBM Takeback and Recycle Program |
Documentation:
Download the IBM Storage Networking SAN16C-R Fabric Switch (.PDF)
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