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90Y4603 - IBM QLOGIC 8GB Intelligent Pass-Thru Module for BladeCenter
- Product Type: Switch Module
- Brand: IBM
- Technology: QLogic
- Speed: 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Ports: 20
- Compatibility: IBM BladeCenter
- Function: Provides SAN connectivity for blades
- Part Number: 90Y4603
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Key specifications
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- 90Y4603
- Product Type
- Switch Module
- Brand
- IBM
- Technology
- QLogic
- Speed
- 8Gb Fibre Channel
- Number of Ports
- 20
Product details
The IBM 90Y4603 is a QLogic 20-Port 8Gb Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter. Similar to the 90Y4602, it offers high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for SANs within the BladeCenter environment.
Technical Information
| SKU | 90Y4603 |
| Product Type | Switch Module |
| Brand | IBM |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | QLogic |
| Speed | 8Gb Fibre Channel |
| Number of Ports | 20 |
Description
The IBM 90Y4603 is a QLogic-powered 8Gb Fibre Channel switch module designed for the IBM BladeCenter platform. Featuring 20 high-speed ports, this module is essential for enabling blade servers to connect directly to a Storage Area Network (SAN). It facilitates robust and efficient data transfer between the servers and their storage resources, which is critical for performance-intensive applications like databases, virtualization, and business analytics. This switch module plays a pivotal role in consolidating SAN connectivity within the BladeCenter chassis. By providing multiple 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports, it simplifies network architecture, reduces the need for external SAN switches for each blade, and enhances overall manageability. The 8Gbps speed ensures ample bandwidth to support the I/O demands of modern enterprise workloads. As a component of the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem, the 90Y4603 is built to deliver the reliability and performance expected in enterprise data centers. It integrates seamlessly with other BladeCenter components and management tools, allowing IT administrators to effectively deploy, monitor, and maintain their storage network infrastructure. This module is a key enabler for high-availability and high-performance storage solutions.
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