Description
Product Overview
The 42C1834 IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port 8 Gigabit SAN Switch Module is a storage area network (SAN) switch that provides high-performance connectivity for data centers. This module is designed to work with IBM servers and storage products, making it a popular choice for organizations that use IBM infrastructure.
Definition of SAN Switch Module
A SAN switch module is a device that connects servers and storage devices in a SAN. A SAN is a network that provides block-level storage access to multiple servers, allowing them to access shared storage devices. SANs are used in data centers to provide high-performance storage for applications that require fast access to data.
A SAN switch module acts as a traffic cop for data flowing between servers and storage devices. It directs data to the appropriate storage device, ensuring that each device gets the data it needs without any conflicts. SAN switch modules also provide redundancy, so that if one switch fails, the data can still flow through the network.
IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port 8 Gigabit SAN Switch Module
The 42C1834 IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port 8 Gigabit SAN Switch Module is a high-performance switch that provides connectivity for up to 20 servers or storage devices. It supports data rates of up to 8 Gbps per port, providing fast access to shared storage devices.
This module is designed to work with IBM servers and storage products, making it easy to integrate into existing IBM infrastructure. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
Features of the Switch Module
The 42C1834 IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port 8 Gigabit SAN Switch Module comes with a range of features that make it a popular choice for organizations that require high-performance SAN connectivity. Some of its key features include:
- High-performance connectivity: The module supports data rates of up to 8 Gbps per port, providing fast access to shared storage devices.
- Easy integration with IBM infrastructure: The module is designed to work with IBM servers and storage products, making it easy to integrate into existing IBM infrastructure.
- Wide range of operating system support: The module supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
- Advanced fabric services: The module includes advanced fabric services that enable organizations to optimize the performance and availability of their SANs.
- Redundancy: The module provides redundancy, so that if one switch fails, the data can still flow through the network.
- Port-level security: The module includes port-level security features that enable organizations to secure their SANs and prevent unauthorized access.
- Scalability: The module is designed to be scalable, allowing organizations to add additional ports and switches as their storage needs grow.
Benefits of the IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port Switch Module
The 42C1834 IBM-Brocade Enterprise 20-Port 8 Gigabit SAN Switch Module offers a range of benefits for organizations that require high-performance SAN connectivity. Some of its key benefits include:
- Fast access to shared storage devices: The module supports data rates of up to 8 Gbps per port, providing fast access to shared storage devices.
- Easy integration with existing IBM infrastructure: The module is designed to work with IBM servers and storage products, making it easy to integrate into existing IBM infrastructure.
- Improved performance and availability: The module includes advanced fabric services that enable organizations to optimize the performance and availability of their SANs.
- Increased security: The module includes port-level security features that enable organizations
Main Specification about the IBM 42C1834
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 42C1834
- Device Type: Switch Module
Technical Information
- Enclosure type: Plug-in module
- Compatible slots: 1 x expansion slot
- Ports : 20 x 8GB Fibre channel
- Features: Isl support, quality of service (qos)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 20 x 8GB Fibre channel
