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IBM 2005-B16-8 16 x Ports 8 Active TotalStorage Switch with 4GB SFPs
- 16 total Fibre Channel ports
- 8 active Fibre Channel ports
- Includes 4Gb SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggables)
- Designed for IBM TotalStorage environments
- Provides high-speed SAN connectivity
- Enables efficient data transfer between servers and storage
- Rack-mountable design
- Supports Fibre Channel protocol
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Product Overview
The IBM 2005-B16-8 is a TotalStorage Switch featuring 16 ports with 8 active ports and 4Gb SFPs. It is designed for high-speed Fibre Channel networking in storage environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | IBM 2005-B16-8 |
| Total Ports | 16 |
| Active Ports | 8 |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 4Gb Fibre Channel |
| Included Transceivers | 4Gb SFPs |
| Compatibility | IBM TotalStorage Systems |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Product Description
The IBM 2005-B16-8 is a Fibre Channel switch designed to facilitate high-speed connectivity within Storage Area Networks (SANs). This model offers a total of 16 Fibre Channel ports, with 8 of these ports being actively configured and ready for use. The switch comes equipped with 4Gb SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggables), which are the optical transceivers required for establishing Fibre Channel connections over fiber optic cables. This switch is a key component for building or expanding a SAN, enabling multiple servers to connect to shared storage devices efficiently. The 4Gbps speed per port provides significant bandwidth for demanding storage applications, ensuring low latency and high throughput for data access. Its integration into IBM TotalStorage environments ensures compatibility and optimized performance within IBM's storage ecosystem. The rack-mountable design allows for easy installation and management within standard server racks. By providing 8 active, high-speed Fibre Channel connections, the 2005-B16-8 switch is suitable for environments requiring robust and reliable SAN infrastructure, supporting critical business applications that depend on fast and consistent storage access.
