IBM Storage Networking SAN192C-6 Multilayer Director
Consolidate data assets into fewer, larger, more manageable SANs to keep up with data growth
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Overview:
IBM Storage Networking SAN192C-6 is a director class SAN switch with up to 768 Fibre Channel ports at 32 Gbps. It is part of IBM’s range of storage area network switches hardware.
Highlights
- Provide up to 192 32Gbps FC ports
- OR up to 32 1/10-Gbps Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) ports
- Enable up to 12 Tbps FC, line rate, nonblocking switching capacity
- Enable scalable deployment of SAN extension solutions
- Support IBM z Systems FICON, FC protocol and Linux
- Deliver capabilities with intelligent fabric services
- Enable Virtual SANs for consolidating physical SAN island
- Provide inter-VSAN routing (IVR) for sharing resources across VSANs
- Provide smooth migration, common sparing and investment protection
- Deliver redundancy on all major hardware components
Features:
Scalable expansion with robust investment protection
Make optimal use of valuable data center floor space with its compact design standing at 15.6 inches tall (9RU) and allowing up to four directors per standard rack (42RU)
Enterprise class availability
Maintain high availability with redundancy on all critical hardware components, including the supervisor and fabric modules as well as the power supplies.
Integrated mainframe support
Leverage support for the FICON protocol in both cascaded and non-cascaded fabrics, as well as an intermix of FICON and open-systems Fibre Channel Protocol traffic on the same switch.
Comprehensive solution for robust security
Use an extensive security framework to protect highly sensitive data with Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) and Cisco TrustSec Fibre Channel link encryption mechanisms providing comprehensive security for storage networks.
Benefits:
Pay-as-you-grow flexibility
Meet your scalability needs in the cloud by paying only for the resources you need as you scale over time.
Predict performance
Help meet stringent service level agreements (SLAs) by maintaining consistent performance.
Enhance resilient connectivity
Enable an always-on cloud infrastructure by maintaining availability and reliability of your storage network connectivity.
Manage traffic effectively
Allow rapid and cost-efficient allocation of network capabilities to cloud applications and help manage traffic effectively.
Specifications:
| Feature | Description |
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| Model | 8978-E04 |
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| Hot swappable components | Power supplies, fan modules, small form factor pluggables, supervisor modules, fabric modules |
| Warranty | One year, IBM On Site Limited, 24x7 same day maintenance; service options available |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Chassis dimensions (9RU): 39.62 cm (15.6 in.) x 43.90 cm (17.3 in) x 81.30 cm (32 in.)
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| Optional Features | 48 port 32Gbps FC Module and 16G SW Bundle (#SJL2), 48 ports 32GBps FC Switching Module (#AJL4), 24/10 port SAN Extension Module (#AJL5), SAN192C-6 Fabric-1 Switching Module (#AJK9), Enterprise Package (#AJJ9), DCNM SAN Advanced Edition (#AJJA), Mainframe Package (#AJJB), small form factor pluggables, fans*, AJN6 Supervisor-4 Module, AJN9 Fabric 3 Module |
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| Recycling Parts | IBM does not recommend the removal of its product batteries due to safety reasons. Please utilize the IBM Product Collection and Recycling Tkae Back Programs |
Documentation:
Download the IBM Storage Networking SAN192C-6 Multilayer Director (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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