Name: SAN24b-4 Extended Fabric License
Brand: IBM
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IBM 45W0505 SAN24b-4 Extended Fabric License

The SAN24b-4 Extended Fabric License from IBM (part number 45W0505) unlocks additional fabric capacity for the IBM SAN24b-4 storage array, enabling enterprises to scale their storage networks without hardware changes. This software license expands th... Read More

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Description

Overview
The SAN24b-4 Extended Fabric License from IBM (part number 45W0505) unlocks additional fabric capacity for the IBM SAN24b-4 storage array, enabling enterprises to scale their storage networks without hardware changes. This software license expands the virtual fabric topology, allowing more ports, zones, and devices to be managed efficiently in high-performance environments.

Key Features

Increases the number of supported fabric ports by up to 64 additional ports
Enables larger zoning configurations for complex multi-tenant deployments
Seamless integration with existing IBM SAN24b-4 management tools
Supports both Fibre Channel and Ethernet over Fibre Channel (FCoE) fabrics
Provides advanced monitoring and reporting for extended fabric resources

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 45W0505
License Type: Per-fabric, perpetual software license
Compatible Firmware: IBM SAN24b-4 firmware version 7.0 or later
Supported Protocols: Fibre Channel 8 Gbps, 16 Gbps, 32 Gbps, and FCoE
Maximum Fabric Size After Expansion: 256 ports per fabric
Installation Method: Remote activation via IBM Storage Management Console

Applications
This extended fabric license is ideal for data centers, cloud service providers, and large enterprises that require:

Scalable storage networking to support growing virtual machine workloads
High-availability configurations with multiple fabrics for redundancy
Complex storage virtualization environments such as VPLEX or Spectrum Virtualize
Regulated industries that need robust zoning for security and compliance
Performance-critical applications like databases, analytics, and high-performance computing

By adding the SAN24b-4 Extended Fabric License, organizations can future-proof their storage infrastructure, reduce the need for additional hardware, and maintain optimal performance as their data demands evolve.