IBM 90Y4603 Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module

IBM 90Y4603 Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module
IBM 90Y4603 Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module
The IBM Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module (part number 90Y4603) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Designed to integrate seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter and other modular chassis, this switch... Read More
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$779.95
  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 90Y4603
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 16.00lb
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Overview

The IBM Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module (part number 90Y4603) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Designed to integrate seamlessly into IBM BladeCenter and other modular chassis, this switch module provides reliable fibre channel fabric that scales with growing data demands while maintaining a compact footprint.

Key Features

  • Twenty 8 Gb/s ports for dense SAN connectivity
  • Non-blocking architecture ensures full bandwidth utilization
  • Hot-swap capability reduces downtime during maintenance or upgrades
  • Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
  • Simple management through IBM Systems Director or standard CLI tools

Technical Specifications

  • Model / Part Number: 90Y4603
  • Port Count: 20 x 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports
  • Form Factor: Blade module, compatible with IBM BladeCenter and similar chassis
  • Power Consumption: Typical 45 watts per module
  • Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 40 deg Celsius
  • Dimensions: Standard blade height (1U) with a depth of 250 mm
  • Supported Protocols: Fibre Channel, FCoE (with appropriate adapter)

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage connectivity
  • Virtualized environments where multiple hosts share shared storage pools
  • High performance computing clusters that need low latency I/O paths
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions that rely on fast, reliable SAN links
  • Mission critical applications such as database servers and transaction processing systems

This IBM Qlogic 20-Port 8 Gb SAN Switch Module offers the performance, reliability, and flexibility needed to support modern data intensive workloads while simplifying management in a blade based infrastructure.