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IBM 44X1926 8Gigabit 20 Port SAN Switch Module by Brocade
- 20-port SAN Switch Module
- 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed
- Manufactured by Brocade
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter
- Enables blade servers to connect to SAN
- Provides high-speed storage access
- Facilitates storage consolidation and management
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Product Overview
The IBM 44X1926 is an 8Gbps 20-port SAN Switch Module, manufactured by Brocade, for the IBM BladeCenter. It provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for blade servers to access SAN storage.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch Module |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Port Speed | 8 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 20 |
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
| Manufacturer | Brocade |
Product Description
The IBM 44X1926 is a high-performance Storage Area Network (SAN) switch module designed for deployment within IBM BladeCenter chassis. This module, manufactured by Brocade, offers 20 ports operating at 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed, providing robust and high-speed connectivity for blade servers to access shared SAN storage resources. As an integrated SAN switch, the 44X1926 simplifies the network architecture within the BladeCenter by consolidating multiple server connections into a single module. This reduces cabling complexity, power consumption, and rack space requirements. The 8Gbps Fibre Channel speed ensures sufficient bandwidth for demanding storage applications and virtualized environments running on the blade servers. This module is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize their storage infrastructure within an IBM BladeCenter environment. It enables efficient data access, enhances storage management capabilities, and supports high availability for critical applications. The combination of Brocade's switching technology and IBM's BladeCenter platform makes the 44X1926 a powerful solution for enterprise storage networking.
