32R1820 - IBM Brocade 20 Port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter

Description

The IBM 32R1820 is a high-performance Storage Area Network (SAN) switch module specifically designed for integration into IBM BladeCenter chassis. This module features twenty ports operating at 4Gb Fibre Channel speeds, providing robust and high-bandwidth connectivity for blade servers to access shared storage resources. It is a critical component for building efficient and scalable SAN solutions within the BladeCenter ecosystem. By offering 4Gb Fibre Channel connectivity, the 32R1820 ensures that blade servers can achieve high throughput for storage I/O operations. This is essential for demanding applications, databases, and virtualization environments that rely on fast and reliable access to storage. The module integrates directly into the BladeCenter chassis, consolidating SAN connectivity and simplifying management. This SAN switch module enables organizations to create a centralized and high-performance storage infrastructure for their blade server deployments. It supports standard Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage arrays and devices. The 20-port configuration provides flexibility for connecting multiple blade servers and potentially for creating redundant SAN paths.

Condition: Refurbished