What are the port configurations on the IBM 95Y3324?

It features 24x 64G FC line-rate ports with one expansion slot. Supports 8 active ports out-of-box, expandable to 16 or 24 via licenses. All ports autonegotiate speeds and use standard SFP+ transceivers for SWL/LWL compatibility.

What is the maximum bandwidth of this switch?

Provides up to 1.5Tbps FC front panel bandwidth in a non-blocking design. This full-duplex capacity handles high-density traffic without contention, suitable for enterprise SAN fabrics with demanding I/O.

Is it compatible with older Fibre Channel speeds?

Yes, 64G FC ports are backward compatible with 8G, 16G, and 32G speeds via autonegotiation. This ensures smooth integration into existing mixed-speed environments for upgrades without full fabric replacement.

What form factor does the 95Y3324 use?

Base switch chassis with expansion slot, designed for standard rack mounting. Compact design fits data center environments while allowing port and feature scalability through licensing.

What protocols does it support?

Complies with FC-PH standards for Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling, supporting Class 2 and 3 operations. Fabric modes include E_Port, F_Port, M_Port, D_Port, enabling robust SAN connectivity for replication and backup.

How does expansion work on this model?

One expansion slot activates additional ports from 8 to 16/24 via software licenses. This pay-as-you-grow approach minimizes upfront costs and supports phased deployments in growing storage networks.

95Y3324 - IBM 95Y3324 24x64G FC Ports Base Switch Chassis

Name: IBM 95Y3324 24x64G FC Ports Base Switch Chassis
Brand: IBM
SKU: 95Y3324
Price: 318 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The IBM 95Y3324 is a c-type 64G Fibre Channel base switch from the enterprise product line, designed for high-performance storage area networks. It features 24x 64G FC line-rate ports with one expansion slot, supporting 8 active ports expandable to 16 or 24 via licenses. Ethernet speed reaches 64G FC, backward compatible with 8/16/32G speeds, delivering up to 1.5Tbps FC front panel bandwidth. The base switch chassis form factor ensures compact integration into data center racks. Interface types include 64G Fibre Channel ports at line rate. Ideal for mission-critical environments, it enables scalable SAN connectivity for remote replication, backup, and data migration. Compatibility with SWL, LWL transceivers supports distances up to 100km at lower speeds. Non-blocking architecture provides low-latency performance under full load, enhancing throughput for virtualized workloads and high-density storage.

24x 64G FC ports, expandable to 24 with licenses
1.5Tbps switching capacity, non-blocking architecture
64G FC speeds, backward compatible 8/16/32G
Base chassis with expansion slot for scalability
Line-rate 64G Fibre Channel interfaces
c-type 64G FC fabric switch for enterprise SAN

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	95Y3324
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Product Line	c-type 64G FC fabric switches
Product Type	Fibre Channel Base Switch
Management Interfaces	Ethernet (10/100/1000), CLI, SNMP, IBM Flex System Manager

Network & Communication

Switching Capacity	Up to 1.5Tbps FC front panel bandwidth

Power Consumption

Compatible systems

Compatible with existing IBM c-type FC directors

IBM c-type
Model: SAN192C-6, SAN384C-6, SAN768C-6
Form factor: directors
Can co-exist with 16G and 32G FC modules in same chassis

Best for

Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Supports 24x64G FC ports with 1.5Tbps bandwidth for scalable fabric connectivity in large-scale storage networks.
Data Center Expansion
One expansion slot allows growth from 8 to 24 active ports via licenses, ideal for evolving high-density workloads.
Remote Replication
Backward compatibility with 8/16/32G speeds ensures seamless integration in mixed-speed environments for backup and migration.
High-Throughput Storage
Line-rate 64G ports deliver low-latency performance for virtualized applications and demanding I/O requirements.

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Depth	14.5 in
Width	17.5 in
Height	1.75 in
Form Factor	Base switch chassis with expansion slot

Cooling	Dual hot-swap redundant fans
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 degrees Celsius

Interface/Ports

Port Count	24 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel
Network Ports	24x 64G FC line-rate ports with one expansion slot; Supports 8 active ports expandable to 16/24 with licenses
Ethernet Speed	64G FC; backward compatible with 8/16/32G speeds
Interface Type	64G Fibre Channel ports; linerate
Supported Protocols	FC-F, FC-NP, FC-S, FC-TL

IBM 95Y3324 24x64G FC Ports Base Switch Chassis