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IBM 43W6724 10 x Ports 4 GB SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
- 10 x Ports 4 Gbps Fibre Channel.
- SAN Switch Module.
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter.
- Enables high-speed storage connectivity.
- Supports Fibre Channel protocol.
- Hot-swappable for non-disruptive upgrades.
- Part Number: 43W6724.
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Product Overview
The IBM 43W6724 is a 4 Gbps SAN switch module designed for the IBM BladeCenter. It provides Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling high-speed storage area network access for blade servers.
Technical Information
| SKU | 43W6724 |
| Title | IBM 43W6724 10 x Ports 4 GB SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter |
| Product Type | SAN Switch Module |
| Number of Ports | 10 x Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 4 Gbps |
| Chassis Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
| Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Product Description
The IBM 43W6724 is a powerful Storage Area Network (SAN) switch module specifically designed to enhance the storage connectivity capabilities of the IBM BladeCenter platform. This module features ten ports operating at 4 Gbps, providing high-speed, dedicated connections to storage devices. By integrating this module into the BladeCenter chassis, blade servers gain direct and efficient access to shared storage resources, which is critical for performance-intensive applications and data-intensive workloads. This Fibre Channel switch module facilitates the creation of a robust SAN environment, allowing for centralized storage management, improved data availability, and enhanced performance. The 4 Gbps speed ensures that data can be transferred rapidly between servers and storage arrays, reducing latency and improving application response times. Its design is optimized for the BladeCenter architecture, ensuring seamless integration and efficient use of internal bandwidth. As a hot-swappable component, the IBM 43W6724 can be installed or removed without powering down the BladeCenter system, ensuring continuous operation and high availability for critical business applications. This module is essential for organizations looking to build scalable and high-performance storage solutions within their IBM BladeCenter deployments, providing reliable and fast access to storage for their virtualized environments and mission-critical applications.
