Brand: IBM · SKU: 24P6801-06 · MPN: 24P6801-06 · Category: Networking
The IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Switch is an entry-level, 1U form factor switch designed for maximum flexibility and ease of use. It features up to 24 Fibre Channel ports that support 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps speeds. The switch offers Ports on Demand (PoD) for scaling from 8 to 24 ports, enabling pay-as-you-grow capability. It includes an integrated power supply with real-time power monitoring and four built-in fans, contributing to low energy consumption. The SAN24B-6 utilizes industry-leading Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology and supports ISL Trunking for high-speed inter-switch links. The switch is designed for both fabric and Access Gateway modes. It comes with a one-year warranty that includes customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site, 9x5 next-business-day response. Warranty service upgrades are available. Compatible optics include 32 Gbps and 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers.
| Fans | Four built-in |
|---|---|
| Port Types | F_Port, E_Port, M_Port, D_Port (ClearLink Diagnostic Port) |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Port Speeds | 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps |
| ISL Trunking | Frame-based trunking with up to eight 32 Gbps ports per ISL trunk; up to 256 Gbps per ISL trunk. Exchange-based load balancing across ISLs with DPS included in Fabric OS. |
| Power Supply | 340W (for power supply unit with P/N 24P6800 / 24P6801) |
| Frame Buffers | 2,000 dynamically allocated |
| Product Number | 8960-F24a |
| Classes of Service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F |
| Data Traffic Types | Fabric switches supporting unicast |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2,112-byte payload |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 8, 16, and 24-port configurations (8-port increment through PoD license); E, F, M, and D ports. Access Gateway default port mapping: 16 F_Ports, 8 N_Ports |
| Hot-swap Components | Small form-factor pluggables (SFPs) |
| Maximum Fabric Latency | 900 ns (including FEC) for locally switched ports |
| Warranty | One-year; customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site, 9x5 next-business-day response. Warranty service upgrades are available. |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Dimensions | Width: 42.88 cm (16.88 in.), Height: 4.29 cm (1.69 in.), Depth: 30.66 cm (12.07 in.) |
The IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Switch is a flexible and easy-to-use entry-level Fibre Channel switch designed for growing data center needs. It offers up to 24 ports configurable in 8, 16, or 24 port increments using Ports on Demand (PoD) licenses. Each port supports auto-sensing speeds of 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps, with high-speed 32 Gbps and 16 Gbps optics available. The switch consolidates to a 1U form factor and features an integrated power supply with active power monitoring and four cooling fans, contributing to low energy consumption. It supports ISL Trunking and can operate in fabric or Access Gateway modes. The SAN24B-6 is ideal for organizations looking for a scalable and cost-effective Fibre Channel solution.
Yes, this IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Switch (24P6801-06) is 100% genuine IBM hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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