IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 16Gbps FC switch, upto 96 ports,2U

• Support virtualized private and hybrid cloud storage environments and data center consolidation with high scalability in an ultra-dense, Gen 5 Fibre Channel 96-port switch
• Enable “pay-as-you-grow” flexibility using the Ports on Demand feature with speeds up to 16 Gbps
• Simplify management with Fabric Vision technology, which helps reduce operational costs and optimize application performance
• Provide data center-to-data center security and bandwidth savings with up to eight in-flight encryption and compression ports
• Help maximize application uptime and performance while reducing expenses with ClearLink diagnostic technology (D_Ports)
• Optimize link and bandwidth utilization with ISL Trunking and Dynamic Path Selection
• Accelerate deployment and troubleshooting with Dynamic Fabric Provisioning, monitoring and advanced diagnostics
• Reduce operational costs and complexity, simplifying and centralizing management with IBM Network Advisor

The IBM® System Networking SAN96B-5 switch is a high-density, purpose-built, foundational building block for large and growing storage area network (SAN) infrastructures. It is designed to provide highly resilient, scalable and simplified network infrastructure for storage. By delivering market-leading, Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology and capabilities with 16 Gbps performance, SAN96B-5 meets the demands of growing, dynamic workloads; evolving, virtualized data-centers; and highly virtualized private and hybrid cloud storage environments.
Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
Interfaces/Ports
Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 96
Media & Performance
Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbit/s
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 96
Expansion Slot Type: SFP
Power Description
Redundant Power Supply: Yes
Physical Characteristics
Compatible Rack Unit: 2U
Form Factor: Rack-mountable
Height: 3.4″
Width: 16.9″
Depth: 24″
Weight (Approximate): 37.30 lb
Warranty
Limited Warranty: 1 Year