Name: 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch - High Performance Connectivity
Brand: IBM
Price: 309.95 USD
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IBM 3848-2499 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch - High Performance Connectivity

The IBM 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch (model 3848-2499) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for demanding storage area networks. Engineered for blade server environments, this compact, hot-swappable switch integrates seamle... Read More

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Overview
The IBM 48-Port 8Gbps Fibre Channel Blade Switch (model 3848-2499) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for demanding storage area networks. Engineered for blade server environments, this compact, hot-swappable switch integrates seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter and compatible chassis, providing a reliable, non-blocking fabric that scales to the most intensive workloads.

Key Features

48 native 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports for dense, high-speed connectivity
Non-blocking architecture with up to 384Gbps of aggregate fabric bandwidth
Hot-swap capability eliminates downtime during maintenance or upgrades
Integrated management with IBM Systems Director and CLI support
Redundant power supplies and fans for maximum availability
Advanced security features including fabric zoning and access control lists
Low latency performance - typical frame latency under 200 microseconds
Compact blade form factor optimized for space-constrained data centers

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 3848-2499
Port Count: 48 Fibre Channel ports
Port Speed: 8Gbps per port (FC-SFP)
Total Fabric Throughput: 384Gbps (non-blocking)
Latency: < 200 s (average)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1U blade, 8.5in x 9.5in x 1.5in
Power Consumption: 150W typical, 200W peak
Power Redundancy: Dual hot-swap power supplies
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Compliance: FCC Part 15, CE, RoHS

Typical Applications

Enterprise SAN deployments requiring high-throughput, low-latency storage access
Virtualized environments with dense VM workloads and rapid data movement
High-performance computing clusters that demand reliable, fast fabric interconnects
Cloud infrastructure platforms scaling storage connectivity without sacrificing performance
Backup and disaster-recovery solutions that need consistent, high-speed data replication
Mission-critical databases and transaction processing systems

By delivering 48 ports of 8Gbps Fibre Channel in a single blade, the IBM 3848-2499 switch empowers organizations to consolidate storage traffic, reduce cabling complexity, and achieve the performance needed for modern, data-intensive applications.