Product Description
IBM 8969-F24 Storage Networking SAN24B-6
The IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 (machine type 8960-F24 / 8969-F24) is an entry-level Gen 6 Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance storage networking. It supports port speeds of 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps with scalable Ports on Demand from 8 to 24 ports. Built on Gen 6 technology, it provides low-latency performance, Fabric Vision monitoring tools, enterprise-class reliability with hot-swappable components, and efficient management for modern SAN environments.
Key Features
- Scalable Ports: Ports on Demand configurable for 8, 16, or 24 ports.
- Performance: Up to 32 Gbps per port, with auto-sensing backward compatibility to 16/8/4 Gbps.
- Fabric Vision Technology: Proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization tools.
- Reliability: Redundant power supplies (integrated/fixed in some configs), integrated fans, high-availability design.
- Security and Efficiency: Supports zoning, traffic isolation, and low power consumption.
- Easy Management: Intuitive interface, EZSwitchSetup wizard, and Fabric OS support.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Type Model | 8960-F24 / 8969-F24 |
| Ports | Up to 24 (SFP+), scalable via Ports on Demand (base 8 ports) |
| Supported Speeds | 4/8/16/32 Gbps auto-sensing |
| Transceivers | 32 Gbps SFP+ (backward compatible with 16/8/4 Gbps) |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 768 Gbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Power Supply | Fixed/integrated (redundant in some configs), hot-swappable options available |
| Dimensions | Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in), Height: 4.29 cm (1.69 in), Depth: 30.66 cm (12.07 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 5.76 kg (12.65 lb) without transceivers |
| Warranty | 60 days |
This switch requires compatible SFP+ transceivers and supports advanced SAN features like ISL trunking (up to 256 Gbps per trunk) and low port-to-port latency (~900 ns including FEC).
Compatibilities
The IBM SAN24B-6 (8960-F24 / 8969-F24) is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems servers and storage arrays supporting Gen 6 Fibre Channel.
- Various Fibre Channel HBAs, storage devices, and fabrics adhering to Gen 6/Gen 5 standards.
- Backward compatibility with Gen 5 (16G), Gen 4 (8G), and earlier FC devices.
- IBM i, AIX, Linux on Power, and virtualized environments for flexible SAN deployment.
- Brocade/IBM b-type SAN fabrics for integration and scalability.
Achieve efficient, high-speed storage connectivity with this compact Gen 6 switch tailored for growing enterprise storage needs.
IBM Storage SAN24B-6 Configuration includes:
| Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8969-F24 | IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 |
| 2462 | F24 32 Gbps SW SFP Enterprise Bundle |
| AKCH | Standard S&H Indicator |
| ALH0 | IBM Storage Expert Care Indicator |
| ALJ5 | EC Basic 5 Year |
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