A compact, high-performance, easy-to-install Fibre Channel (FC) SAN switch which enables multiple servers to connect to external disk and tape systems. The SAN24B-4 Express supports most common operating systems and connects to most common servers and external storage devices. Supports server virtualization with virtual data paths across a single FC link. Can connect to other SAN switches, routers and directors to form a multi-switch fabric for increased connectivity.
Ports
8, 16 and 24 ports with “Ports on Demand” scalability
The SAN16B-2 is a high performance, scalable and simple-to-use fabric switch designed to be the foundation for small to medium-size SANs. It provides an 8, 12 or 16 port, 4 Gigabits per second (Gbps) fabric (requires storage hardware that supports 4 Gbps throughput) for servers running Microsoft® Windows®, UNIX®, Linux®, NetWare® and OS/400® operating systems, server clustering, infrastructure simplification and business continuity solutions. The SAN16B-2 includes Advanced Web Tools, an easy-to-use configuration wizard designed to simplify setup and ongoing maintenance for novice users. Optional advanced functions are available for intelligent SAN management and monitoring plus full participation in an IBM® TotalStorage® SAN b-type extended fabric. Request a quote
Ports
4, 2 and 1 Gbps autosensing
Performance
8, 12 or 16 ports with "pay as you grow" scalability
Operating systems
Microsoft ® Windows®, UNIX®, Linux™, NetWare®, OS/400®
High performance, scalable and simple-to-use fabric switch designed to be the foundation for small to medium-size SANs. Provides an 8-port 4 Gigabits per second (Gbps) fabric packaged with shortwave Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers for servers running Microsoft® Windows®, UNIX®, Linux™ and NetWare®, server clustering, infrastructure simplification and business continuity solutions. The SAN16B-2 Express Model includes Advanced Web Tools, an easy-to-use configuration wizard designed to simplify setup and ongoing maintenance for novice users. The SAN16B-2 Express Model can be upgraded to 12 or 16 ports. Optional advanced functions are available for intelligent SAN management and monitoring plus full participation in an IBM TotalStorage SAN b-type extended fabric. Request a quote
Ports
8, 12 or 16 ports with "pay-as-you-grow" scalability
The Cisco MDS 9124 Express for System Storage™ is designed to address the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses with a wide range of SAN capabilities. It can be used as part of SAN solutions from simple single-switch configurations to larger multi-switch configurations in support of fabric connectivity and advanced business continuity capabilities. Request a quote
Link Speeds
1, 2 and 4 Gbps
Servers
IBM System i™, System p™, System x™ and IBM BladeCenter®
