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IBM 2498-B24/24 SAN24B 24 x Ports FC-8GB SAN SWITCH (24 ACTIVE)
- Type: SAN Switch
- Model: SAN24B
- Ports: 24 x Fibre Channel (FC-8GB)
- Active Ports: 24
- Speed: 8Gbps per port
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Suitable for enterprise SAN environments
- Provides high-speed storage connectivity
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SAN Switch
- Model
- SAN24B
- Ports
- 24 x Fibre Channel (FC-8GB)
- Active Ports
- 24
- Speed
- 8Gbps
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 2498-B24/24 SAN24B is a SAN switch featuring 24 active Fibre Channel ports operating at 8Gbps. It is designed for enterprise storage networking, providing reliable and high-speed connectivity for servers and storage arrays.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Model | SAN24B |
| Ports | 24 x Fibre Channel (FC-8GB) |
| Active Ports | 24 |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8Gbps |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Part Number | 2498-B24/24 |
Description
The IBM 2498-B24/24 SAN24B is a compact yet powerful SAN switch designed to provide essential connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. With 24 active Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 8Gbps, this switch offers a significant number of high-speed connections for servers and storage devices. It is an ideal solution for organizations that require a reliable and efficient way to connect their IT infrastructure to storage resources. The 8Gbps Fibre Channel technology ensures low latency and high throughput, which are critical for performance-sensitive applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and business-critical applications. The non-blocking architecture of the SAN24B allows all 24 ports to operate at full speed concurrently, maximizing the efficiency of data transfers within the SAN. This makes it suitable for environments where consistent storage performance is a key requirement. This SAN switch is designed for ease of deployment and management within an enterprise environment. It supports standard SAN protocols and management tools, allowing IT administrators to integrate it seamlessly into existing infrastructure. The 2498-B24/24 model provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN fabric, ensuring reliable access to data and supporting business continuity.
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