IBM System Storage SAN32B-2, SAN32B-3 SAN Switches

Created as a high performance, scalable and easy to use midrange and enterprise SAN solution, the IBM TotalStorage SAN32B-2 offers 16, 24 and 32-port, 4Gbps fabric switching for Windows NT/2000 and UNIX server clustering, infrastructure simplification and business continuity solutions. The IBM SAN32B-3 features a high port density design with 32 ports in a space conscious 1U form factor. It is excellent as a midrange and enterprise SAN fabric switch for IBM system i, System p, System x and other server environments.

IBM SAN32B-2 Features:

Designed for high-performance, scalable and simple-to-use midrange and enterprise SAN solutions
4 GB/s ports and enhanced Inter-Switch Link (ISL) trunking with up to 32 GB/s per data path
High availability with redundant, hot-swappable fans and power supplies and hot-pluggable optical transceivers
Pay-as-you-grow scalability with Ports on Demand feature

IBM SAN32B-3 Features:

Base switch includes 16 ports activated, Advanced Zoning, Fabric Watch, Web Tools and redundant hot-swappable power/fan modules in an efficient, compact enclosure
Each port can auto-negotiate to 4, 2 or 1 Gbps link speeds depending on the speed of the device at the other end of the link
8-Port Activation feature allows "pay as you grow" scalability from 16 to 24 or 32 active ports
Non-blocking architecture enables up to 256 Gbps throughput with a 32-port configuration
Shortwave and long-wave Small Form-factor Pluggable
(SFP) optical transceivers are available
Optional advanced security, performance monitoring and ISL trunking features provided enhanced capabilities needed in larger and extended distance SAN configurations

For pricing on new or used IBM System Storage SAN32B-3 switches, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.