The 69Y1930 IBM Corporation Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is an enterprise-level storage area network (SAN) switch. It is designed to connect multiple storage devices and servers together, allowing them to share data and resources across the network. In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and applications of the IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch.
High-Speed Data TransferThe IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch provides high-speed data transfer rates of up to 8 gigabits per second (Gb/s) per port. It features eight Fibre Channel ports, each capable of transferring data at this speed. This makes it an ideal solution for large-scale data centers and enterprises that require high-performance data transfer.
ScalabilityThe IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is a scalable solution that can be easily expanded to meet the changing needs of your organization. It can support up to 24 Fibre Channel ports by adding additional port cards, allowing you to increase your storage capacity as needed. This makes it a cost-effective solution for organizations that are looking to grow and expand their IT infrastructure.
High AvailabilityThe IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is designed for high availability, ensuring that your data is always accessible. It features redundant power supplies and cooling fans, as well as hot-swappable components that can be replaced without disrupting the network. This means that you can perform maintenance tasks without causing downtime or affecting your business operations.
Easy ManagementThe IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is easy to manage, thanks to its web-based user interface (UI) and command-line interface (CLI). The UI provides a graphical view of your SAN topology, making it easy to monitor and manage your storage devices and servers. The CLI allows for more advanced configuration and management tasks, giving you greater control over your SAN environment.
Virtualization SupportThe IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch supports virtualization, making it an ideal solution for virtualized environments. It can be used with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms, allowing you to consolidate your storage infrastructure and reduce costs.
The IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
Large-Scale Data Centers
The high-speed data transfer and scalability of the IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch make it an ideal solution for large-scale data centers. It can be used to connect multiple servers and storage devices together, allowing them to share resources and data across the network.
Virtualized Environments
The IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is also well-suited for virtualized environments. It can be used to consolidate storage infrastructure, reducing costs and improving performance. It also supports virtualization platforms like VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, making it easy to integrate into your existing virtualization environment.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
The high availability features of the IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch make it an ideal solution for business continuity and disaster recovery. Redundant power supplies and cooling fans, as well as hot-swappable components, ensure that your data is always available, even in the event of a failure.
Overall, the IBM Flex System FC3171 8GB SAN Switch is a high-performance, scalable, and reliable solution for connecting multiple servers and storage devices together in an enterprise-level SAN environment. It features high-speed data transfer rates, scalability, high availability, and easy management, making it an ideal solution for large-scale data centers, virtualized environments, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Part Number or SKU# 69Y1930
- Product Type: Managed Switch
- Total Number of Ports: 20
- Enclosure Type : Plug-In Module
- Ports : 14 X 8GB Fibre Channel + 6 X 8GB Fibre Channel Sfp+ + 2 X 10/100/1000 + 1 X 10/100
- Forwarding Performance (Full Duplex) : 320 Gbps Port-To-Port Latency : 4 Ms
- Fibre Channel : Fc-Al, Fc-Al-2, Fc-Fg, Fc-Fla, Fc-Gs-3, Fc-Ph-2, Fc-Ph-3, Fc-Plda, Fc-Sw-2, Fc-Tape, Fc-Vi
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp, Telnet, Ssh
- Features : Ipv6 Support, Ipv4 Support, Transparent (N_Port Id Virtualization - Npiv) Mode Support, Non-Disruptive Code Load Activation (Ndcla) Support, Registered State Change Notification (Rscn) Support, Standards-Based Fc-Sw2 Interoperability Support, Configurable Fabric Address Notification (Fan) Support, Call Home Function Support, Vital Product Data (Vpd) Support
- Status Indicators : Port Status, Error, Status
- Interfaces : 14 X 8GB Fibre Channel 2 X Ethernet 1000 - Management 6 X 8GB Fibre Channel - Sfp/Sfp+ 1 X 100base-Tx - Rj-45 - Management Serial : 1 X Rs-232 - Mini-Usb Type A - Management
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