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IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 switch Scalable enterprise-class SAN switch for highly virtualized cloud environments Highlights Support virtualized private and hybrid cloud storage environments and data center consolidation with high scalability in an ultra-dense, Gen 5 Fibre Channel 96-port switch Enable “pay-as-you-grow” flexibility using the Ports on Demand feature with speeds up to 16 Gbps Simplify management with Fabric Vision technology, which helps reduce operational costs and optimize application performance Provide data center-to-data center security and bandwidth savings with up to eight in-flight encryption and compression ports Help maximize application uptime and performance while reducing expenses with ClearLink diagnostic technology (D_Ports) The IBM® System Networking SAN96B-5 switch is a high-density, purpose-built, foundational building block for large and growing storage area network (SAN) infrastructures. It is designed to provide highly resilient, scalable and simplified network infrastructure for storage. By delivering market-leading, Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology and capabilities with 16 Gbps performance, SAN96B-5 meets the demands of growing, dynamic workloads; evolving, virtualized data-centers; and highly virtualized private and hybrid cloud storage environments. Outstanding scalability for demanding workloads and data center consolidation SAN96B-5 features 96 Fibre Channel ports in a 2U form factor, delivering industry-leading scalability, reliability and performance in a flexible, easy-to-deploy enterprise-class switch that enables greater data center consolidation, operational efficiency and business continuity. SAN96B-5 delivers notable performance for growing and dynamic workloads through a combination of market-leading throughput and bandwidth utilization. With the unpredictability of virtualized workloads and cloud services, throughput becomes critical to ensuring that the network does not become a bottleneck. Designed for maximum flexibility, this enterprise-class switch offers “pay-as-you-grow” scalability with the Ports on Demand (PoD) feature. Organizations can quickly, easily and cost-effectively scale from 48 to 96 ports in 24-port increments, each supporting 2, 4, 8, 10 or 16 Gbps.

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IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet In addition, flexible, high-speed 16 Gbps and 8 Gbps optics allow organizations to deploy bandwidth on demand to meet growing data center needs. Along with increased throughput, SAN96B-5 helps improve bandwidth utilization, security, and network visibility and management through in-f light data compression, encryption and advanced diagnostics. This is an ideal switch for bandwidth-intensive workloads that require a large number of ports. Fabric operating system and management software High- ensity, purpose- uilt, foundational building block for large...

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IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet management while meeting the high-throughput demands of solid-state disks. SAN96B-5 also supports multi-tenancy in cloud environments through Virtual Fabrics, quality of service (QoS) and fabric-based zoning features. down costs, and offer outstanding visibility and insight across the storage network. Some key advantages of SAN96B-5 with Fabric Vision1 include: ●● ● Dramatically reduced costs – Helps eliminate the need for expensive third-party monitoring, diagnostics and test equipment through built-in f low monitoring, flow mirroring and...

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IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 at a glance To learn more about the IBM System Networking SAN96B-5 switch, please contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or visit: Additionally, IBM Global Financing can help you acquire the IT solutions that your business needs in the most cost-effective and strategic way possible. We'll partner with credit-qualified clients to customize an IT financing solution to suit your busi- ness goals, enable effective cash management, and improve your total cost of ownership. IBM Global Financing is your smartest choice to fund critical IT...

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