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IBM 26R0881 BladeCenter SAN Switch 20 x Ports 4GB FC W/NO SFPS
- IBM BladeCenter SAN Switch
- 20 x Ports
- 4Gb Fibre Channel Speed
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter
- Enables SAN connectivity for blade servers
- Supports storage area networks
- Model: IBM 26R0881
- Note: W/NO SFPS (Without SFP Transceivers)
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Product Overview
The IBM 26R0881 is a BladeCenter SAN Switch with 20 ports supporting 4Gb Fibre Channel. It is designed for IBM BladeCenter systems and provides essential storage networking capabilities.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch |
| Chassis Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
| Ports | 20 |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4Gb Fibre Channel |
| Included Accessories | Without SFP Transceivers |
Product Description
The IBM 26R0881 is a 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch specifically designed for integration into IBM BladeCenter chassis. This switch provides essential connectivity for blade servers to access shared storage resources over a Storage Area Network (SAN). It plays a critical role in enabling high-speed, reliable data access for enterprise applications running on blade servers. With 20 ports operating at 4Gb Fibre Channel speeds, the 26R0881 offers sufficient bandwidth and port density for many SAN configurations within the BladeCenter environment. It allows multiple blade servers to connect to external storage arrays, facilitating efficient data sharing and management. The switch is engineered to provide robust performance and reliability, crucial for mission-critical storage operations. It is important to note that this model, IBM 26R0881, is supplied 'W/NO SFPS', meaning it does not include SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers. These transceivers are required to connect the switch ports to the Fibre Channel network and must be purchased separately. This allows for flexibility in choosing the appropriate SFP modules based on specific network requirements and distances.
