IBM SAN48B-5 2498-F48 Switch Fibre Channel Port Switch

Product Description

IBM SAN48B-5 (2498-F48) 48-Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch & Components

Discover the IBM SAN48B-5 (machine type 2498, model F48) – a high-performance, enterprise-grade 48-port 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for SAN fabric connectivity. Ideal for attaching IBM Storwize, FlashSystem, DS8000, and other storage arrays, as well as host servers in virtualized environments running AIX, IBM i, VMware, Hyper-V, or Linux. Supports non-disruptive upgrades, advanced zoning, and high-availability features.

Why Choose the IBM SAN48B-5 Switch?

The IBM SAN48B-5 delivers 16 Gbps Fibre Channel performance with 48 ports (expandable via licensing), low-latency switching, and support for 4/8/16 Gb/s speeds. It features hot-swappable power supplies and fans, redundant control processors, and advanced Fabric Vision technology for proactive monitoring and diagnostics. Replacement parts such as SFPs/transceivers, power supplies, fan modules, and cables ensure continued operation and easy maintenance in mission-critical SAN environments. Compatible with IBM Storage and Power Systems for consolidated, high-bandwidth storage networking.

Available IBM SAN48B-5 (2498-F48) Switch & Components

• IBM SAN48B-5 (2498-F48) 48-Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Switch Machine Type/Model: 2498-F48 48-port 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel switch (configurable 24–48 ports via license). Dual redundant power supplies and fans included. Supports Fabric OS, advanced zoning, NPIV, and port-based licensing. Ideal for SAN fabrics connecting IBM Storwize V7000/V9000, FlashSystem, DS8000, and Power servers.
• IBM 16 Gb SFP+ Transceiver (Short Wave / Long Wave) FRU/part numbers vary (e.g., 00FL080 short wave, 00FL081 long wave) 16 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.
• IBM SAN48B-5 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 2498-F48 chassis for continuous operation.
• IBM SAN48B-5 Fan Module Hot-swappable fan module (FRU-specific). Dual redundant fans for airflow and thermal management. Ensures reliable cooling in rack-mounted SAN48B-5 deployments.
• IBM Fibre Channel Cables (Multi-mode / Single-mode) OM3/OM4 multi-mode LC-LC cables (short wave) and single-mode LC-LC cables (long wave). Various lengths for host/storage interconnects in 16 Gb FC fabrics. Compatible with SAN48B-5 SFP transceivers.
• IBM SAN48B-5 Port Activation & Feature Licenses Paper or electronic licenses for additional ports (24→48), Fabric Vision, Extended Fabric, or Advanced Performance Monitoring. Activates full 48-port capability and advanced SAN management features.

Note: All components are selected for compatibility with IBM SAN48B-5 (2498-F48) firmware and configurations. Verify exact FRU/part numbers, Fabric OS levels, and transceiver/cable compatibility for your SAN fabric setup.

Compatibility & Support

The SAN48B-5 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 (Power8, Power9, Power10) and older p5/p6/p7, virtualized hosts (VMware, Hyper-V, AIX, IBM i, Linux), and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel fabrics with backward compatibility to 8 Gb/4 Gb.

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

IBM Storage SAN48B-5 Configuration includes: 

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