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IBM 46C9278 Brocade 20 x Ports 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter
- 20 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports.
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis.
- Provides high-speed SAN connectivity.
- Supports advanced SAN fabric services.
- Enables efficient storage access for blade servers.
- Hot-swappable module for easy installation and replacement.
- Enhances storage consolidation and management.
- Built for reliability and performance in enterprise SANs.
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Product Overview
The IBM 46C9278 is a Brocade 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module designed for IBM BladeCenter environments. It provides 20 ports for high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling robust storage area network (SAN) infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch Module |
| Brand | Brocade |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 8 Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 20 |
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
Product Description
The IBM 46C9278, a Brocade 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module, is specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter chassis, providing essential Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks (SANs). This module equips blade servers within the BladeCenter with direct, high-speed access to shared storage resources, crucial for enterprise applications requiring robust data availability and performance. With 20 dedicated 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, it offers substantial bandwidth to support demanding storage workloads and a significant number of connected storage devices or hosts. This SAN switch module leverages Brocade's industry-leading technology to deliver reliable and efficient SAN fabric services. It supports advanced features such as fabric zoning, which enhances security and manageability by controlling which servers can access specific storage resources. The 8Gb/s speed ensures low latency and high throughput, critical for applications like virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing that rely heavily on fast storage I/O. Its integration within the BladeCenter simplifies SAN deployment and management by consolidating connectivity within the chassis. Designed for enterprise environments, the 46C9278 prioritizes reliability and ease of maintenance. As a hot-swappable module, it can be installed or replaced without requiring the entire BladeCenter system to be powered down, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation of critical services. This module is a key component for organizations looking to build or expand their SAN infrastructure, offering a powerful and integrated solution for storage connectivity within the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem.
