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IBM 8960-F64 G620 48 x SFP+ Ports + 4 x QSFP+ Ports 1U FC San Switch
- 48 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+ ports
- 4 x 40Gb/s QSFP+ ports
- 1U rack-mountable form factor
- Designed for enterprise SAN environments
- Supports advanced fabric services
- High port density for consolidation
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Product Overview
The IBM 8960-F64 is a 1U Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for high-performance enterprise environments. It offers a substantial port density with 48 SFP+ ports for 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity and 4 QSFP+ ports for higher bandwidth needs, such as uplinks or inter-switch links.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 16Gb/s SFP+ |
Additional Specifications
| Uplink/High-Speed Ports | 4 x 40Gb/s QSFP+ |
| Model | 8960-F64 G620 |
Product Description
The IBM 8960-F64, part of the G620 series, is engineered to provide a robust and scalable foundation for modern storage area networks. Its architecture is optimized for low latency and high throughput, making it suitable for demanding applications such as large-scale virtualization, big data analytics, and mission-critical databases. The switch facilitates efficient data movement and ensures high availability through advanced fabric management features. With 48 dedicated 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports, the 8960-F64 offers extensive connectivity for servers and storage arrays. The inclusion of four 40Gb/s QSFP+ ports provides flexible options for high-speed uplinks to core switches, inter-switch links (ISLs) for fabric extension, or direct connections to high-performance storage devices. This dual-speed capability allows for a tiered network design, balancing cost and performance requirements. The 1U form factor ensures efficient use of rack space in data centers, while the G620 platform signifies a generation of switches built for performance, reliability, and manageability. The IBM 8960-F64 is designed to simplify SAN deployment and operation, offering features that enhance fabric resilience, simplify troubleshooting, and provide deep visibility into network traffic.
