Name: 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch
Brand: IBM
Price: 505.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 2499-3848 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch

This IBM 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch (model 2499-3848) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Designed for blade server environments, the switch fits seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter chas... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 2499-3848
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 8.00lb

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Description

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This IBM 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch (model 2499-3848) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Designed for blade server environments, the switch fits seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter chassis and provides a compact, power-efficient solution that scales to meet demanding virtualized workloads and data-intensive applications.

Key Features

48 independent 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports for massive bandwidth aggregation
Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent performance under full load
Integrated management via IBM Systems Director and standard CLI tools
Redundant power supplies and hot-swap capability for maximum uptime
Advanced fabric services including zoning, trunking, and fabric login
Low power consumption per port helps reduce data center operating costs
Compact blade form factor fits into standard IBM BladeCenter slots

Technical Specifications

Port count: 48 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel
Form factor: Blade switch, compatible with IBM BladeCenter chassis
Dimensions: 9.5in (H) x 10.5in (W) x 1.5in (D)
Power: Dual redundant 110V AC supplies, 150W max per supply
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Management interfaces: Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), RS-232 console
Supported protocols: FC-S, FC-IP, FCoE (with appropriate adapters)
Fabric services: Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), Fabric Login (FLOGI), Name Server
Environmental compliance: RoHS, WEEE

Typical Applications

Enterprise SAN deployments requiring high throughput and low latency
Virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V that demand fast storage access
High-performance computing clusters with intensive data exchange
Backup and archival solutions that benefit from reliable, scalable connectivity
Database environments where transaction speed and data integrity are critical
Disaster recovery sites that need seamless fabric extension and redundancy