What are the port details of the Cisco 4Gb 10-Port FC Switch Module?

It includes seven internal 2/4Gbps F-ports connecting to BladeCenter server bays 1-7 and three external auto-sensing 1/2/4Gbps SFP ports (E, F, FL types). SFP slots use short-wave modules like 41Y8598. Total 10 ports support Fibre Channel switching at 4Gbps fabric speeds, upgradable to 20 ports.

Which BladeCenter chassis and servers are compatible?

Compatible with BladeCenter H, E, S, and T models in I/O bays 7-10. Supports HS12, HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 blades with QLogic 8Gb FC CFFh expansion cards. In BladeCenter T telco chassis, internal ports limited to 2Gbps.

How is the switch managed?

Managed via BladeCenter management module with two internal 100Mbps Ethernet links. Uses Cisco SAN-OS and Fabric Manager 3.1 for zoning, VSANs, and configuration. Factory defaults have ports disabled and trunk mode on, requiring setup for SAN communication.

Can this module be upgraded?

Yes, upgradable to 20-port version (14 internal, 6 external) using Cisco 10-Port License Upgrade (39Y9290). Provides non-disruptive addition of seven internal ports for bays 8-14 and three more external ports, supporting full chassis scalability.

What protocols and technology does it support?

Supports Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) with 4Gbps switching technology. Equivalent to Cisco MDS 9124, enables end-to-end SAN solutions and diskless storage. External ports auto-sense 1/2/4Gbps for seamless Cisco fabric integration.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

Form factor is BladeCenter switch module: height 112mm (4.4in), width 260mm (10.2in), depth 29mm (1.14in). Mounts horizontally in high-speed I/O bays 7-10 of BladeCenter H chassis.

39Y9284 - IBM Cisco 4Gb 10 Port FC Switch Module Switch

Name: 39Y9284 - IBM Cisco 4Gb 10 Port FC Switch Module Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 39Y9284

39Y9284 - IBM Cisco 4Gb 10 Port FC Switch Module Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM Cisco 4Gb 10-Port FC Switch Module (SKU 39Y9284) is a Fibre Channel switch designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis, providing high-performance 4Gbps SAN connectivity. It features seven internal 2/4Gbps F-ports connecting to blade servers in bays 1-7 and three external auto-sensing 1/2/4Gbps SFP ports (E, F, FL types) for fabric integration. Manufactured by Cisco Systems, it runs Cisco SAN-OS with Fabric Manager 3.1, equivalent to MDS 9124 functionality. Compatible with BladeCenter H, E, S, and T models, it supports HS12, HS22, HS22V, HS23, HS23E, HX5 blades requiring QLogic 8Gb FC expansion cards. Management integrates via BladeCenter module with two 100Mbps Ethernet links. As a withdrawn legacy product, it suits enterprise maintenance of existing infrastructures, enabling diskless storage and seamless Cisco fabric expansion. Form factor fits high-speed I/O bays 7-10 horizontally.

7 internal 4Gbps FC ports for BladeCenter bays 1-7
3 external auto-sensing 1/2/4Gbps SFP ports (E/F/FL)
Compatible with BladeCenter H/E/S and HS22/HS23 blades
Cisco SAN-OS with Fabric Manager 3.1 integration
Upgradeable to 20 ports via software license 39Y9290
Management via BladeCenter module + 100Mbps Ethernet links

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	39Y9284
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	Cisco 4Gb 10 Port FC Switch Module
Technology	Fibre Channel; 4Gbps
Product Line	IBM BladeCenter
Product Type	Fibre Channel Switch Module
Mounting Type	Horizontal orientation in BladeCenter H bays 7-10
Product Status	Withdrawn product; legacy enterprise infrastructure component
Supported Protocols	Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP)
Switching Technology	Fibre Channel switching; 4Gbps fabric

Compatible systems

39Y9284 is a Fibre Channel switch module for IBM BladeCenter blade server chassis (H, E, S models); provides 10-port 4Gbps FC connectivity; requires compatible HBA expansion cards in blade servers

IBM BladeCenter
Model: BladeCenter H
Form factor: 9U rack-mounted chassis with 14 server bays
Generation: H
Installs in high-speed I/O bays 7-10; supports horizontal module orientation
IBM BladeCenter
Model: BladeCenter E
Form factor: Blade chassis
Generation: E
Compatible with BladeCenter E configuration
IBM BladeCenter
Model: BladeCenter S
Form factor: Blade chassis
Generation: S
Compatible with BladeCenter S configuration

Best for

SAN Fabric Integration
Enables seamless connection of BladeCenter servers to Cisco MDS fabrics via 3 external 1/2/4Gbps SFP ports, supporting FCP protocol for high-performance storage access.
Blade Server Storage
Provides 7 internal 4Gbps ports for bays 1-7 in BladeCenter H/E/S, ideal for diskless architectures with HS22/HS23 blades using QLogic FC expansion cards.

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Port Type	Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Ports	10 ports; 4Gbps per port
Management Interface	BladeCenter management module; integrated with chassis management

IBM Cisco 4Gb 10 Port FC Switch Module Switch

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