Name: Brocade 8GB SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter, 20-Port
Brand: IBM
Price: 155.95 USD
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IBM 46C9301 Brocade 8GB SAN Switch Module for BladeCenter, 20-Port

The IBM Brocade 8GB SAN Switch Module (part number 46C9301) is a high-performance fabric component designed for BladeCenter environments. It delivers 20 ports of Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling fast, reliable storage area network (SAN) communica... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 46C9301
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Weight: 18.00lb

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Description

Overview
The IBM Brocade 8GB SAN Switch Module (part number 46C9301) is a high-performance fabric component designed for BladeCenter environments. It delivers 20 ports of Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling fast, reliable storage area network (SAN) communication between servers, storage arrays and other network devices. This module is ideal for data centers that demand low latency, high throughput and scalable architecture within a compact blade chassis.

Key Features

20 Fibre Channel ports with 8 Gbps per port for rapid data transfer
Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive maintenance and upgrades
Integrated management through Brocade Network Advisor for simplified monitoring
Supports fabric zoning and security policies to protect sensitive data
Low power consumption and efficient thermal design for blade enclosures

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 46C9301
Manufacturer: IBM
Port Count: 20
Port Speed: 8 Gbps (8GB) per port
Interface: Fibre Channel (FC) optical
Form Factor: BladeCenter compatible module
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 deg Celsius
Power Input: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: Fits standard BladeCenter slot dimensions

Applications
This SAN switch module is suited for a variety of enterprise scenarios, including:

Virtualized server farms that require high-speed storage access
Database clusters where low latency is critical
Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need reliable data replication
High-performance computing (HPC) environments with intensive I/O workloads
Converged infrastructure deployments that combine compute and storage in a single chassis

By integrating the IBM Brocade 8GB SAN Switch Module into your BladeCenter, you gain a robust, scalable foundation for mission-critical applications while simplifying cabling and reducing overall footprint.