Brand: IBM · SKU: 46C1804 · MPN: 46C1804 · Category: Networking
The IBM 46C1804 appears to be a part number related to the IBM SAN96B-5 switch, which is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch. Key specifications include a nonblocking shared-memory switch architecture, a PowerPC® family CPU @ 1.20 GHz, and compliance with FC-SW-3 Rev. 6.6. It supports E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, and D_Port configurable port types, with an aggregate switch I/O bandwidth of 1,536 Gbps end-to-end full duplex. The switch uses 2 GB of 400 MHz DDR2 SODIMM main memory and has a 2 GB compact flash. Physical dimensions are 86.74 mm (3.415 in.) Height, 609.75 mm (24.006 in.) Depth, and 429.25 mm (16.900 in.) Width, with a weight of 16.9 kg (37.3 lb) including two power supplies and three fan assemblies (without SFP+ transceivers). The power supplies are universal, auto-ranging (90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz), and feature built-in fans.
| Input Voltage | Range: 90-264 VAC Auto-volt, Nominal: 100-240 VAC |
|---|---|
| System Processor | PowerPC® family CPU @ 1.20 GHz |
| Boot Flash Memory | 4 MB |
| Local Port Latency | 700 nanoseconds |
| Switch Architecture | Nonblocking shared-memory switch |
| Compact Flash Memory | 2 GB |
| Configurable Port Types | E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, and D_Port; EX_Port with license |
| Main Memory (DDR2 SODIMM) | 2 GB, 400 MHz, 72-bit bus |
| Aggregate Switch I/O Bandwidth | 1,536 Gbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Warranty | Unknown |
| Weight | 16.9 kg (37.3 lb) (with two power supplies and three fan assemblies, but no SFP+ transceivers installed) |
| Dimensions | 86.74 mm (H) x 429.25 mm (W) x 609.75 mm (D) / 3.415 in. (H) x 16.900 in. (W) x 24.006 in. (D) |
The IBM 46C1804 corresponds to the IBM SAN96B-5 switch, a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for data center environments. It features a nonblocking architecture with an aggregate I/O bandwidth of 1,536 Gbps full duplex and a low port latency of 700 nanoseconds. It supports various port types and operates with a PowerPC CPU.
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