Deploy high-performance SAN extension solutions, affordable multiprotocol connectivity, and smart fabric services for open systems and mainframes
Industry-leading c-type switch
With a compact form factor and advanced capabilities, this switch is an ideal solution for departmental and remote branch-office SANs and large-scale SANs in conjunction with IBM Storage Networking c-type directors.
SAN16C-R offers up to twelve 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, four 1/10, two 25, and one 40 GbE IP storage services ports in a fixed 1RU form factor. The switch also connects to existing native Fibre Channel networks, protecting current investments in storage networks. The SAN Extension over IP application package license is standard on the two fixed 1/10 GbE IP storage services ports, enabling features such as Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and compression on the switch without the need for additional licenses.
Enable more efficient Storage Area Network (SAN) space utilization by leveraging the unique multiservice and multiprotocol functions in a compact 1RU form factor.
Enable fast disaster recovery and cost-effective, high-performing Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) connectivity for open systems and mainframe environments.
Leverage support for virtual storage area networks (VSANs), which are ideal for efficient, secure SAN consolidation.
Use of intelligent data center management software automates provisioning, integrates health monitoring and improves data security.
| Model - 8977-R16 | |
| Hot-swappable components | Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies |
| Warranty | One-year, customer-replaceable unit (CRU), IBM On-Site Limited, 9x5 Next Business Day; 24×7 same-day maintenance service options are available |
| Dimensions | Width: 439.4 mm (17.3 in.) Depth: 510.7 mm (20.11 in.) Height: 43.6 mm (1.72 in.) |
| Weight | 9.8 kg (21.61 lb) (including two PSUs and four fans), but excluding optical modules |
| AIrflow | Back to front (toward ports) using port-side exhaust fans – Front to back (into ports) using port-side intake |
| Ports | Up to twelve 32 Gbps ports Up to four ports of 1/10 Gb Ethernet (GbE), or two ports of 25 GbE, or one port of 40 GbE for for FCIP and iSCSI storage services |
| Link speeds | 8/16/32 Gbps autosensing 1/10/25/40 GbE |
| Optional features | Enterprise Package (#AJJ4), DCNM SAN Advanced Edition (#AJJ7), R16 Upgrade license (#AJMT) |
| Recycling parts | For safety reasons, IBM does not recommend the removal of its products’ batteries. Please utilize the IBM Takeback and Recycle Program |
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