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IBM 2005-B5K-24 SAN Switch FC TOTAL Storage SAN 32 Ports 4GB 24 ACTIVE
- 32 x Fibre Channel ports total
- 24 x Active Fibre Channel ports
- Speed: 4 Gb/s per port
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Designed for IBM SAN environments
- Supports Brocade Fabric OS
- Non-blocking architecture
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Product Overview
The IBM 2005-B5K-24 is a TOTAL Storage SAN Switch, part of the Silkworm family, offering 32 ports with 4Gb/s Fibre Channel speed. It features 24 active ports, designed for enterprise SAN environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Model | IBM TOTAL Storage SAN Switch (Silkworm based) |
| Total Ports | 32 x Fibre Channel |
| Active Ports | 24 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Port Speed | 4 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Protocol | Fibre Channel |
| Management | CLI, Web Interface |
Product Description
The IBM 2005-B5K-24 is a high-performance SAN switch designed to provide robust connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Based on Brocade technology, this switch offers a total of 32 Fibre Channel ports, with 24 of these ports actively enabled for immediate use. Each port operates at a speed of 4 Gb/s, delivering substantial bandwidth for demanding storage applications and ensuring efficient data access for servers connected to the SAN. This switch is engineered with a non-blocking architecture, meaning that all 24 active ports can operate at their full 4 Gb/s speed concurrently without introducing latency or bottlenecks. This characteristic is critical for maintaining consistent performance in high-availability storage environments. The 1U rackmount form factor allows for dense deployment within standard data center racks, optimizing space utilization. As part of IBM's TOTAL Storage solutions, the 2005-B5K-24 integrates seamlessly into IBM storage ecosystems and supports Brocade's Fabric OS, providing advanced features for fabric management, security, and diagnostics. It is designed to enhance data availability, scalability, and performance for critical business applications by providing a reliable and high-speed fabric for storage traffic.
