IBM System Storage SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2
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IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet IBM System Storage SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 Designed to become the foundation for private or hybrid cloud storage area networks Unleash the full potential of cloud storage with outstanding scalability, performance and reliability Reduce network complexity, management and costs with ultra-scale chassis connectivity Simplify and centralize end-to-end storage area network (SAN) administration Protect investments in existing SAN fabrics and automation tools while reducing costs and minimizing disruption Speed problem identification, SAN configuration and management with IBM® Network Advisor dashboards Maximize performance for I/O- and bandwidth-intensive applications Optimize data center connectivity with integrated, high-performance metro and global connectivity IBM System Storage® SAN768B-2 and IBM System Storage SAN384B-2 fabric backbones are among the industry’s most powerful Fibre Channel switching infrastructure offerings. They provide reliable, scalable, high-performance foundations for mission-critical storage. These fabric backbones also offer enterprise connectivity options to add support for IBM FICON® connectivity, delivering a high-performing and reliable FICON infrastructure with fast and scalable IBM System z® servers. The IBM System Storage SAN b-type family switch—designed to support Fibre Channel connectivity for servers and storage—introduces the next generation of fabric backbones with Gen 5 Fibre Channel and Fabric Vision technology, offering long-term solutions for mission-critical applications that require secure, high-performance, low-latency storage networks. These fabric backbones enable organizations to continue leveraging their existing IT investments as they grow their businesses and solve their most difficult business challenges, while unleashing the full potential of high-density server virtualization, cloud architectures and next-generation storage.

IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet Improve flexibility and reliability SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 are designed to address key customer requirements while consolidating the SAN infrastructure. These fabric backbones with Gen 5 Fibre Channel technology are available in two modular form factors. Built for large enterprise networks and measuring 14U, SAN768B-2 has eight vertical blade slots to provide up to 512 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports. Designed for midsized networks and measuring 8U, SAN384B-2 has four horizontal blade slots to provide up to 256 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports. The Gen 5 Fibre...

IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet UltraScale ICLs enable scalable core-edge and active-active mesh chassis topologies. These high-density chassis topologies reduce inter-switch cabling and free up ports for servers and storage, thus maximizing overall port density in a smaller amount of rack space. Leverage fabric operating system and management software The Fabric Operating System (FOS) included with each SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 contains all functions necessary to operate a base system. These Gen 5 Fibre Channel base systems require FOS v7.1 or later to take advantage of the advanced...

IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet Optimize data center connectivity over distance Help ensure enterprise-class reliability, availability and serviceability SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 are designed to connect distributed data centers for data mobility and advanced data protection. These fabric backbones include integrated metro and global SAN extension capabilities, which can provide application agility and support flexible business-continuity and disaster-recovery solutions. SAN768B-2 and SAN384B-2 Fibre Channel backbones utilize Fabric Vision technology, which leverages hardware, FOS and...

IBM Systems and Technology Data Sheet IBM System Storage SAN768B-2 and IBM System Storage SAN384B-2 at a glance Dimensions SAN768B-2 – Width: 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) – Height: 62.23 cm (24.50 in., 14U) – Depth without door: 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) – Depth with door: 73.20 cm (28.82 in.) SAN384B-2 – Width: 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) – Height: 35.60 cm (14.00 in., 8U) plus 4.37 cm (1.72 in., 1U) exhaust shelf – Depth without door: 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) – Depth with door: 73.20 cm (28.82 in.) SAN768B-2 – 103.38 kg (227.90 lb) for 512-port configuration fully populated – 37.3 kg (82.20 lb) for chassis...

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