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IBM 2498F48-24 StorageSAN48-5 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch
- IBM StorageSAN48-5
- 48 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- High-performance SAN switch
- Designed for enterprise storage environments
- Supports high-speed data transfer
- Low latency for critical applications
- Robust fabric services and management
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Product Overview
The IBM 2498F48-24 is a StorageSAN48-5 Fibre Channel switch. It features 48 ports operating at 16Gb/s, designed for high-performance enterprise storage networks requiring significant bandwidth and low latency.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Model | StorageSAN48-5 |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 48 |
| Port Speed | 16Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Part Number | 2498F48-24 |
Product Description
The IBM 2498F48-24, part of the StorageSAN48-5 family, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch engineered for demanding enterprise storage area networks. It boasts 48 ports, each capable of delivering up to 16Gb/s of bandwidth, providing substantial throughput for data-intensive applications and large-scale storage deployments. This switch is designed to offer low latency and high reliability, crucial for mission-critical applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing. The 16Gb/s speed ensures that storage traffic can move rapidly between servers and storage arrays, optimizing application performance and user experience. As a core component of an enterprise SAN, the StorageSAN48-5 switch provides advanced fabric services, including zoning, security, and management capabilities. Its robust design and feature set make it suitable for environments where data availability, performance, and scalability are paramount. The 48-port configuration offers significant port density for consolidating SAN infrastructure.
