IBM SAN24B-6 8960-F24 Switch Fibre Channel Port Switch

Product Description

IBM SAN24B-6 (8960-F24) 24-Port 32 Gb Fibre Channel Switch & Components

Discover the IBM SAN24B-6 (machine type 8960, model F24) – a compact, enterprise-grade 24-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for next-generation SAN fabric connectivity. Ideal for high-performance storage networking with IBM Storwize, FlashSystem, DS8000, and other modern storage arrays, as well as host servers in virtualized environments running AIX, IBM i, VMware, Hyper-V, or Linux. Supports non-disruptive upgrades, advanced Fabric Vision monitoring, and high-availability features in a 1U form factor.

Why Choose the IBM SAN24B-6 Switch?

The IBM SAN24B-6 delivers 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance with 24 ports (configurable 12–24 via licensing), ultra-low latency, and backward compatibility with 8/16/32 Gb/s speeds. It features hot-swappable power supplies and fans, redundant control processors, and Gen 7 Fabric OS capabilities including Fabric Vision, MAPS, and advanced diagnostics. Replacement parts such as 32 Gb SFPs/transceivers, power supplies, fan modules, and cables ensure continued operation and easy maintenance in high-throughput SAN environments. Perfect for edge SAN fabrics, departmental storage, or connecting to larger IBM/Brocade SAN directors in modern data centers.

Available IBM SAN24B-6 (8960-F24) Switch & Components

• IBM SAN24B-6 (8960-F24) 24-Port 32 Gb Fibre Channel Switch Machine Type/Model: 8960-F24 24-port 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch (configurable 12–24 ports via license). Dual redundant power supplies and fans included. 1U form factor. Supports Fabric OS Gen 7+, advanced zoning, NPIV, Fabric Vision, and port-based licensing. Ideal for high-performance SAN fabrics connecting IBM Storwize, FlashSystem, DS8000, and Power servers.
• IBM 32 Gb SFP+ Transceiver (Short Wave / Long Wave) FRU/part numbers vary (short wave multi-mode, long wave single-mode) 32 Gb/s SFP+ optical transceivers for FC ports. Short wave (multi-mode fiber up to 100 m) and long wave (single-mode up to 10 km) options. Hot-pluggable for non-disruptive port activation or replacement on SAN24B-6.
• IBM SAN24B-6 Power Supply Unit Redundant/hot-swap power supply (FRU-specific, typically 250 W–300 W). Dual PSUs for high availability and N+1 redundancy. Compatible with 8960-F24 chassis for continuous operation.
• IBM SAN24B-6 Fan Module Hot-swappable fan module (FRU-specific). Dual redundant fans for airflow and thermal management. Ensures reliable cooling in rack-mounted SAN24B-6 deployments.
• IBM Fibre Channel Cables (Multi-mode / Single-mode) OM4/OM5 multi-mode LC-LC cables (short wave) and single-mode LC-LC cables (long wave). Various lengths for host/storage interconnects in 32 Gb FC fabrics. Compatible with SAN24B-6 32 Gb SFP transceivers.
• IBM SAN24B-6 Port Activation & Feature Licenses Paper or electronic licenses for additional ports (12→24), Fabric Vision, Extended Fabric, or Advanced Performance Monitoring. Activates full 24-port capability and advanced SAN management features on the SAN24B-6.

Note: All components are selected for compatibility with IBM SAN24B-6 (8960-F24) firmware and configurations. Verify exact FRU/part numbers, Fabric OS levels, and transceiver/cable compatibility for your SAN fabric setup.

Compatibility & Support

The SAN24B-6 switch and its components are compatible with IBM SAN environments, including but not limited to IBM Storwize V7000 / V9000, FlashSystem, DS8000 series, IBM Power Systems (Power9, Power10) and Power8 where supported, virtualized hosts (VMware, Hyper-V, AIX, IBM i, Linux), and 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel fabrics with backward compatibility to 16 Gb/8 Gb.

Refer to individual product pages for exact FRU/part numbers, supported Fabric OS versions, transceiver/cable compatibility, and installation notes.

IBM Storage SAN24B-6 Configuration includes: 

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