2499-384: IBM System Storage SAN768B

The IBM System Storage SAN768B (2499-384) is the IBM-branded Brocade DCX backbone: a 14U, 8-slot 8Gb/s Fibre Channel director with redundant control processors and core switching blades, scaling to 384 ports with 48-port blades or 512 with 64-port blades.

Where it fits: enterprise SAN cores for open systems and IBM Z (FICON), including large consolidated fabrics linked by inter-chassis links. Tell us the blade types and port count you need and we confirm the configuration with your quote.

IBM Product Number: SAN768B (2499-384)

Product Description: Features dual power supply modules, redundant control processors, and dual 8Gbps core switching blades.
IBM System Storage Backbones bring 8 Gbps switching that combines excellent performance, scalability, and energy efficiency.
The SAN768B and SAN384B family supports open systems and System z.
IBM System Storage Backbones are best for addressing growth and app demands of enterprise data centers; enabling consolidation of servers, SANs, and data centers and help reduce infrastructure and admin costs.

Port Speeds: 1, 2, 4, 8, 10Gb/sec

Expandable with:
16, 32 and 48 port 8Gb/sec Fibre Channel blades; 6 port 10Gb/sec Fibre Channel blade; routing blade - 16 port Fibre Channel and 2 port GbE (Gigabit Ethernet)

Compatible Blades:
- FC 3816 IBM 16-port 8GB SFPs SAN Blade
- FC 3832 IBM 32-port 8GB SFPs SAN Blade
- FC 3848 IBM 48-port 8GB SFPs SAN Blade
- FC 3864 IBM 64-port 8GB SFPs SAN Blade
- FC 3870 IBM 10 Gbps Fibre Channel switch blade
- FC 3880 IBM FCoE 10 GbE 24-port blade
- FC 3890 IBM 8 Gbps Extension blade
- FC 3895 IBM 8 Gbps 16-port Fibre Channel encryption blade