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- In Stock: 6
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 2005-B16
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 16.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 2005-B16 San Switch 4 Gb Fibre is a high-performance storage area network (SAN) switch designed to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission critical data centers. Built with robust fibre channel technology, this switch provides up to 4 gigabits per second of sustained bandwidth, ensuring fast and efficient data transfers between servers, storage arrays and virtualization platforms.
Key Features
- Four 4 Gb Fibre Channel ports for flexible topology design
- Non-blocking architecture that guarantees full throughput under load
- Advanced error detection and correction to protect data integrity
- Compact rackmount form factor for easy integration into existing cabinets
- Simple web based management interface with SNMP support for remote monitoring
- Low power consumption helps reduce operating costs
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 2005-B16
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Port Speed: 4 Gb Fibre Channel (full duplex)
- Number of Ports: 4 x SFP or LC connectors
- Switch Fabric Capacity: 16 Gbps non-blocking
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.75 in x 17.5 in x 8.2 in (rack unit 1U)
- Weight: approx 4 lbs
Applications
- Enterprise data centre SAN deployments requiring high reliability and speed
- Virtualization environments where fast storage access is critical
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions that need consistent throughput
- High performance computing clusters with intensive I/O demands
- Small to medium business networks looking for scalable fibre channel connectivity
This IBM San Switch 4 Gb Fibre offers a solid foundation for building resilient, high-speed storage networks while keeping management simple and costs under control.