The IBM 2498-F48 (SAN48B-5) works as a foundation for virtualization and private cloud storage because it can simplify server virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and offers high throughput for enterprise-level data centers.
Pricing is pushing this switch down to where it is affordable for the SAN requirements of small and medium business. When space is at a premium, this switch brings high port density and a slim height, enabling the creation of dense fabrics in a relatively small space.
It is an enterprise-class switch designed to handle the large-scale SAN requirements of an enterprise, and it can also be used to address the SAN requirements of small to medium-sized businesses. With high port density and a slim 1U height, the SAN48B-5 enables the creation of dense fabrics in a relatively small space.
To enable greater flexibility and investment protection, SAN48B-5 is configurable in 24, 36 or 48 ports and supports 2, 4, 8, 10 or 16 Gbps speeds in an efficiently designed 1U package.
This switch—now enhanced with enterprise connectivity options that add support for IBM FICON® connectivity—can provide a highly reliable infrastructure when used with fast, scalable IBM System z® servers.
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