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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 2498-F24/24G/X24
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 22.00lb
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Overview
The IBM SAN24B-5 System Networking Fibre Channel Switch (model 2498-F24/24G/X24) delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage area networks. Designed for scalability and reliability, this 24-port fabric switch provides a robust foundation for mission critical workloads, enabling seamless data flow between servers, storage arrays and virtualization platforms.
Key Features
- 24 x 4Gb Fibre Channel ports with full duplex operation
- Non-blocking architecture ensures consistent throughput under heavy load
- Advanced error detection and correction for data integrity
- Modular design supports easy integration into existing SAN fabrics
- Comprehensive management via IBM Systems Director, CLI or SNMP
- Redundant power supplies and cooling fans for high availability
- Support for zoning, trunking and fabric services to simplify administration
Technical Specifications
- Port type: 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC-SFP)
- Number of ports: 24
- Switching capacity: 96 Gbps total bandwidth
- Latency: less than 200 nanoseconds typical
- Dimensions: 1U rack mount, 44 mm height
- Power consumption: max 150 watts (typical)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
- Management interfaces: Ethernet 10/100/1000, CLI, SNMP v2/v3
Typical Applications
- Enterprise data centers requiring reliable SAN connectivity for mission critical applications
- Virtualization environments where multiple hosts share high-speed storage resources
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions that demand consistent low latency transfers
- High performance computing clusters with intensive I/O workloads
- Database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server and DB2 that benefit from dedicated Fibre Channel fabrics
With its proven IBM engineering, the SAN24B-5 switch offers a blend of speed, stability and manageability that helps organizations maximize storage performance while simplifying network operations.