46C7009 IBM 4Gb Fibre Channel 10 Port Fabric Switch by Qlogic - Network Switch

IBM 46C7009

Build a fast, resilient storage network with the IBM 46C7009, a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel switch for block-storage networks where predictable latency and lossless delivery are required.

It provides 10 Fibre Channel ports for connecting host bus adapters, storage controllers and inter-switch links. Operating at up to 4Gb/s per port, it delivers the low-latency, lossless transport that block storage needs. Standard Fibre Channel fabric services, such as zoning and name server, support secure, well-organized storage connectivity. Inter-switch links let you expand the fabric as your storage footprint grows. Confirm HBA, array and transceiver compatibility before joining it to an existing fabric. For high availability, many SAN designs use two independent fabrics so that every server and array has redundant paths. Choose FC optics rated for the link speed you plan to run. Keeping storage on its own fabric shields it from LAN traffic spikes.

Fibre Channel was designed specifically for storage traffic and delivers consistent, in-order frame delivery. Deploying switches in pairs allows non-disruptive maintenance. Standard switch models in each fabric make upgrades more predictable. Ordering by part number 46C7009 helps you match the configuration, region and feature set exactly. With zoning, administrators decide exactly which hosts can see which storage targets. Check your storage vendor's support matrix for recommended firmware levels. Order the 46C7009 today to add Fibre Channel SAN switching to your infrastructure.

Key Features

• 10 ports
• Fibre Channel speed: 4Gb/s

• No. Of Ports: 10-Ports
• Product Type: Fibre Channel

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