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88Y6408 - IBM QLOGIC 20-Port 4/8 Gigabit Sab Switch for BladeCenter
- 20 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
- Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis
- Provides SAN connectivity and management
- Leverages QLogic technology for reliable performance
- Enables efficient storage access for blade servers
- Supports advanced fabric services
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- SAN Switch Module
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 88Y6408
- Ports
- 20 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Compatibility
- IBM BladeCenter
Product details
The IBM 88Y6408 is a QLogic 8Gb/s SAN Switch Module designed for IBM BladeCenter. It provides 20 ports, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage area networks within a blade server environment.
Technical Information
| Product Type | SAN Switch Module |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 88Y6408 |
Additional Specifications
| Ports | 20 x 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Compatibility | IBM BladeCenter |
Description
The IBM 88Y6408 module is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed to integrate seamlessly into the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem. It offers 20 dedicated 8Gb/s ports, allowing blade servers to connect to a Storage Area Network (SAN) with robust throughput and low latency. This module is crucial for environments requiring consolidated and efficient storage access, enabling multiple blade servers to share storage resources effectively. Leveraging QLogic's proven switching technology, the 88Y6408 ensures reliability and advanced features necessary for enterprise-class SAN deployments. It supports essential fabric services, simplifying network management and enhancing data availability. The module's design optimizes bandwidth utilization and reduces the complexity of SAN infrastructure within the BladeCenter chassis. By providing a high-density, high-speed SAN connectivity solution, the IBM 88Y6408 empowers organizations to scale their storage infrastructure efficiently. It is an ideal component for virtualized environments and data-intensive applications that demand consistent and rapid access to storage resources, contributing to overall system performance and operational agility.
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