Name: Cisco 4GB FC 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter
Brand: IBM
Price: 60.95 USD
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IBM 44E5696 Cisco 4GB FC 20-Port Switch for BladeCenter

The IBM part number 44E5696 is a Cisco 4GB Fibre Channel (FC) 20-Port Switch designed specifically for integration into BladeCenter environments. This high-density switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for storage area networks (SAN) and... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 44E5696
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 1.00lb
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Description

Overview
The IBM part number 44E5696 is a Cisco 4GB Fibre Channel (FC) 20-Port Switch designed specifically for integration into BladeCenter environments. This high-density switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for storage area networks (SAN) and server clusters, enabling seamless data flow between blades and external storage arrays. Its compact form factor and unified management make it an ideal backbone component for modern data centre deployments.

Key Features

20 native 4Gb/s FC ports for fast, high-throughput storage connectivity
4GB non-volatile memory for persistent configuration and zoning data
Hot-swap capable modules to minimize downtime during maintenance
Integrated management through Cisco Fabric Manager and IBM BladeCenter GUI
Support for multi-protocol environments, including FCoE and iSCSI gateways
Advanced error detection and correction to ensure data integrity

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 44E5696
Port Type: Fibre Channel (FC) 4Gb/s
Number of Ports: 20
Switch Fabric Bandwidth: 80Gb/s aggregate
Memory: 4GB flash
Power: Dual redundant 120V AC inputs
Dimensions: 6U rack-mountable, fits standard BladeCenter chassis
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Applications
This switch is suited for a range of enterprise and cloud workloads, including:

Virtualized server farms requiring high-speed SAN access
Database clusters with intensive I/O demands
Backup and disaster recovery solutions that rely on fast data replication
High-performance computing (HPC) environments needing low latency storage links
Converged infrastructure deployments that combine compute, networking and storage in a single chassis

By delivering robust performance, easy management and scalable architecture, the IBM Cisco 4GB FC 20-Port Switch helps organizations maximize blade server efficiency while protecting critical data assets.