IBM 34L2572 PathLight SAN Gateway / Router

IBM 34L2572 PathLight SAN Gateway / Router
IBM 34L2572 PathLight SAN Gateway / Router
The IBM PathLight SAN Gateway / Router (model 34L2572) is a high-performance storage networking appliance designed to simplify and accelerate data movement between Fibre Channel SANs and IP-based networks. It provides seamless protocol conversion, in... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 34L2572
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The IBM PathLight SAN Gateway / Router (model 34L2572) is a high-performance storage networking appliance designed to simplify and accelerate data movement between Fibre Channel SANs and IP-based networks. It provides seamless protocol conversion, intelligent traffic management and robust security features, enabling enterprises to build flexible, scalable storage infrastructures that support both legacy and next-generation workloads.

Key Features

  • Bidirectional Fibre Channel to IP conversion for SAN and NAS environments
  • Integrated routing and switching engine with support for up to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel links
  • Advanced traffic shaping and QoS controls to prioritize critical data flows
  • Built-in firewall and access control lists for secure data transport
  • Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fans for high availability
  • Web based management console with REST API for automation
  • Support for iSCSI, NFS and CIFS protocols over TCP/IP

Technical Specifications

  • Model number: 34L2572
  • Processor: Dual Intel Xeon with up to 2.5 GHz cores
  • Memory: 8 GB DDR3 ECC (expandable to 32 GB)
  • Storage interfaces: 4 x Fibre Channel ports (8 Gbps) and 2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
  • Maximum throughput: 1.2 Tbps aggregate
  • Operating system: IBM PathLight OS 7.x
  • Dimensions: 1.75 U rack unit, 445 mm height, 445 mm width, 200 mm depth
  • Power: Dual 500 W hot-swap power supplies, 100-240 V AC input

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centre SAN consolidation and migration projects
  • Hybrid cloud deployments that require secure, high-speed data exchange between on-premise storage and public cloud services
  • Disaster recovery sites where efficient replication over IP networks is essential
  • Virtualisation environments that need consistent storage performance across heterogeneous platforms
  • High-performance computing clusters that demand low latency storage connectivity

By integrating the IBM PathLight SAN Gateway / Router into your infrastructure, you gain a versatile bridge that reduces complexity, improves data flow efficiency and protects critical information while supporting future growth.