What ports does the IBM 48P7062 module provide?

It includes 2 external Fibre Channel ports (GL_Ports) for storage connections and 14 internal ports (F_Ports) to BladeCenter blades, via a 16-port ASIC. Ports support 2 Gbps speeds with auto-detection and self-configuration using SFP modules.

What is the speed and latency of this switch module?

Operates at 2 Gbps fabric point-to-point bandwidth (1.0625/2.125 Gbps port speeds) with fabric latency less than 0.5 µsec. Maximum frame size is 2148 bytes, supported by 12 buffer credits per port for efficient data flow.

Which protocols are supported?

Supports Fibre Channel protocols FC-PH version 4.3, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-AL version 4.5, FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0, FC-FLA, FC-GS-3, with Class 2 and 3 services in connectionless mode.

What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?

Measures 112 mm (4.41 in.) width, 29 mm (1.14 in.) height, 260.3 mm (10.25 in.) depth, weighing 2 lb. Power source loading is 3.75 amps maximum at 12 V DC.

Is it compatible with IBM BladeCenter chassis?

Yes, designed for IBM BladeCenter servers and eServer BladeCenter JS20. Up to two modules can be installed per chassis for failover redundancy, enabling connectivity to 14 blades.

What scalability does it offer?

Scales to a maximum of 239 switches and 475,000 user ports depending on configuration, making it suitable for large enterprise SAN fabrics with internal F_Port and external GL_Port types.

48P7062 - IBM 2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module Switch

Name: 48P7062 - IBM 2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 48P7062
Price: 285 USD
Availability: InStock

48P7062 - IBM 2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM BladeCenter 2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module (SKU 48P7062) is an enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch designed for high-density blade server environments. It features a 16-port ASIC with 2 external Fibre Channel ports at 2 Gbps speeds and 14 internal ports connecting to BladeCenter blade servers. Supporting protocols like FC-PH-3, FC-AL-2, and classes 2/3, it uses SFP modules for flexible media connectivity. External ports are GL_Ports, self-configuring, while internal ports operate as F_Ports. Fabric latency is under 0.5 µsec with 12 buffer credits per port and maximum frame size of 2148 bytes. Dimensions are 112 mm x 29 mm x 260.3 mm, weighing 2 lb, with 3.75A max power at 12V DC. Compatible with IBM BladeCenter servers and eServer BladeCenter JS20, it enables scalable storage access up to 239 switches. Dual installation provides failover redundancy for mission-critical SAN connectivity in data centers.

2 external + 14 internal FC ports at 2 Gbps
Fabric latency <0.5 µsec, 12 buffer credits/port
Compatible with IBM BladeCenter & JS20 servers
Supports FC-PH-3, FC-AL-2 protocols Class 2/3
SFP media, auto-configuring GL_Ports external
Scales to 239 switches, 475K user ports max

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	48P7062
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module
Speed	2 Gb
Technology	Fibre Channel
Product Line	IBM BladeCenter
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch Module
Compatibility	IBM BladeCenter servers; IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20
Failover Redundancy	Supported with two modules
Management Interface	Telnet

Compatible systems

2-port Fibre Channel switch module designed for IBM BladeCenter blade server environments

IBM BladeCenter
Model: JS20
Form factor: Blade server
Generation: Type 8842
Compatible with IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20
IBM BladeCenter
Model: HS20
Form factor: Blade server
Compatible with IBM BladeCenter HS20

Best for

SAN Connectivity
Connects BladeCenter blades to external storage via 2 external 2Gb Fibre Channel ports and 14 internal ports, supporting FC protocols for reliable data transfer.
Blade Server Storage
Provides fabric connectivity for up to 14 IBM BladeCenter servers with low-latency F_Ports, enabling high-performance storage access.
Enterprise Redundancy
Install two modules for failover redundancy, ensuring continuous 2Gb FC operations in mission-critical environments.
Data Center Expansion
Scales to 239 switches with GL_Ports on external connections, supporting large SAN fabrics for growing storage needs.

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Form Factor	BladeCenter module
I/O Bay Compatibility	Standard I/O bays (1-4)

Port Count	2 ports
External Ports	2
Internal Ports	14

IBM 2-Port Fibre Channel Switch Module Switch