The 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module is a high-performance Fibre Channel (FC) switch module designed for IBM Flex System Enterprise Enclosure Chassis. This switch module provides high-speed connectivity between server blades and storage devices in data centers, making it ideal for organizations that require fast and reliable storage connectivity. This article will explore the features, benefits, specifications, and use cases of the 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module.
The 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module offers a variety of features and benefits that make it a great choice for organizations looking for high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity in their data centers. Some of the key features and benefits of this switch module include:
High-Performance Fibre Channel ConnectivityThe 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module provides up to eight ports of 8-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, making it an excellent choice for organizations that require high-speed data transfers between their server blades and storage devices. This switch module can handle the demands of applications like databases, virtualization, and big data.
Flexibility and ScalabilityThe IBM Flex System Enterprise Enclosure Chassis is designed to be flexible and scalable, allowing organizations to add or remove resources as needed. The 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module is no exception, as it can be easily added or removed from the chassis as required. This flexibility and scalability make it an ideal choice for organizations that need to quickly adapt to changing business needs.
High AvailabilityThe 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module offers high availability features like hot-swappable and redundant components, advanced diagnostics, and monitoring capabilities. This ensures that the switch module is always available, and any issues can be quickly identified and addressed.
Ease of ManagementThe 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module can be easily managed through the IBM Flex System Manager. This provides a single interface for managing all the components in the chassis, making it easy for administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch module and other components in the chassis.
Use CasesThe 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module is suitable for a variety of use cases, including:
Virtualization
Organizations that use virtualization technologies like VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V can benefit from the high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity provided by the 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module. This allows virtual machines to access storage resources with low latency and high throughput, which is crucial for delivering a high-quality user experience.
Databases
Databases are another area where high-performance storage connectivity is vital. The 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module can provide the high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity required for database applications, which can improve query performance and enable organizations to process large amounts of data quickly and efficiently.
Big Data
Organizations that deal with large amounts of data, such as those in the financial, healthcare, or scientific industries, can benefit from the high-performance storage connectivity provided by the 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module. This allows them to process and analyze large amounts of data quickly and efficiently, which can help them make better business decisions.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
High-performance computing (HPC) environments require fast and reliable storage connectivity to deliver the performance required for scientific simulations, modeling, and other compute-intensive workloads. The 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module can provide the high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity required for these environments.
Overall, the 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch module designed for IBM Flex System Enterprise Enclosure Chassis. It offers a variety of features and benefits, including high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity, flexibility and scalability, high availability, and ease of management. Its specifications and use cases make it an ideal choice for organizations that require high-performance Fibre Channel connectivity in their data centers. Overall, the 69Y1937 IBM Flex System FC3171 8-Gigabit SAN Switch Module is a reliable and efficient solution for organizations that need to quickly and easily add or remove resources as needed.
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Manufacturer Part Number: 69Y1937
- Product Type: Managed Switch
- 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
- 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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