IBM Storage Networking SAN32C-6 Fabric Switch
Deploy cloud-scale applications rapidly using virtualized servers
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Overview:
IBM Storage Networking SAN32C-6 Fabric Switch is an entry level model in IBM’s range of storage area network switches. It provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity from the server rack to the SAN core.
Highlights
- Support high density of virtualized servers with low port density
- Reduce network complexity and simplify management
- Leverage lower latency to improve performance of storage workloads
- Support the performance and scale required for a dedicated FC SAN
Features:
High performance
Provides 32-Gbps line-rate, non-blocking, predictable, low-latency performance across all traffic conditions for every Fibre Channel port in the switch.
High availability
Provides optional redundancy on all major components such as power supply and fan. Dual power supplies allow power grid redundancy.
Pay-as-you-grow scalability
Offers a port expansion module to upgrade from eight 32 Gbps ports up to 16 and 32 ports. This lowers power consumption and cost of managing multiple licenses.
Capital Expensiture (CapEx) savings
Allows users to deploy on existing 16/8/4-Gbps transceivers, reducing capital expenditure with an option to upgrade to 32-Gbps transceivers and adapters in the future.
Scales up with the size of your SAN
Small-scale SAN can be built with low cost, non-blocking, line-rate and low-latency switch. SAN size can be upgraded to 32-Gbps in switch or Network Port Virtualization mode.
Benefits:
Deploy cloud-scale applications rapidly
Use high density of virtualized servers with low density of switch ports to gain higher bandwidth and consolidation.
Consolidate server ports
Consolidate current 16-Gbps HBA installed base to meet your future needs to grow the number of ports.
Simplify IT
Reduce network complexity and simplify management through consolidation.
Deploy dedicated SAN
Support the performance and scale required for a dedicated, standalone Fibre Channel SAN without requiring other switching infrastructure.
Improve performance
Leverage lower latency to imrove performance of storage workloads.
Lower costs
Deploy the 32-Gbps-capable ports on existing 16/8/4-Gbps transceivers and gain capital expenditure savings.
Specifications:
Documentation:
Download the IBM Storage Networking SAN32C-6 Fabric Switch (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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