How many compute nodes can connect to a single FC5022 switch?

The FC5022 provides 28 internal full-duplex 16/8 Gbps ports connecting directly to compute nodes through the Flex System midplane. With support for 2-port and 4-port FC adapter cards, the exact number depends on adapter configuration. Two FC5022 switches per chassis deliver 64 Gbps aggregate throughput per compute node.

What external storage speeds does the FC5022 support?

The 20 external SFP+ ports support 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 4 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds with auto-sensing capability. This enables connectivity to modern 16 Gbps storage arrays while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps infrastructure.

Can the FC5022 operate in Access Gateway mode?

Yes. The FC5022 supports Access Gateway mode using NPIV (N_Port ID Virtualization) for simple upstream connectivity to existing SAN fabrics. It also supports Full Fabric mode for advanced switching as part of larger Fibre Channel fabric architectures with up to 239 switches.

What encryption and security features are included?

The FC5022 includes AES-GCM-256 encryption on ISLs with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance. Additional security features include DH-CHAP authentication, FCAP switch authentication, RBAC, port binding, and trusted switch capabilities. In-flight 32 Gbps encryption/decryption is available on up to two external ports without licensing.

How is the FC5022 managed in the Flex System?

The FC5022 connects to the Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) via two I2C connections to redundant CMMs. Management access supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, in-band Fibre Channel, serial port, and USB with IPv4/IPv6 support. The switch sends events and syslogs to the CMM for centralized monitoring.

What is the maximum fabric distance supported?

The FC5022 supports extended distance up to 3,750 km at 4 Gbps FC with 8,192 buffers (Extended Fabrics license required). In-flight 64 Gbps compression and decompression on up to two external ports is available without licensing, enabling efficient long-distance connectivity.

How many FC5022 switches can be installed in a single Flex System chassis?

Up to four FC5022 switches can be installed per Flex System chassis in a hot-pluggable configuration. This enables 64 Gbps per compute node throughput and provides redundancy and load balancing across multiple switch modules for high-availability SAN deployments.

00Y3324 - IBM FC5022 24-port One external 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet port with integral LEDs for link/activity and speed Switch

Name: 00Y3324 - IBM FC5022 24-port One external 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet port with integral LEDs for link/activity and speed Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00Y3324
Price: 938 USD
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Manufacturer part #	00Y3324
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	FC5022 24-port
Diagnostics	D_Port offline diagnostics (16 Gbps optics only) including electrical/optical loopback
Product Line	Flex System FC5022
Product Type	16Gb SAN Scalable Switch; Gen 5 Fibre Channel embedded module
Management Access	10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel, serial port (RJ-45), USB port; IPv4 and IPv6 support
Management Software	Capable of sending switch events and syslogs to Chassis Management Module (CMM); UUID in MIB structure; supports firmware upgrades
Supported FC Standards	FC-AL-2 INCITS 332:1999; FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427; FC-LS INCITS 433:2007; FC-BB-3 INCITS 414:2006; FC-SB-3 INCITS 374:2003

Manufacturer part #

00Y3324

Brand

IBM

Condition

Refurbished

Model

FC5022 24-port

Diagnostics

D_Port offline diagnostics (16 Gbps optics only) including electrical/optical loopback

Product Line

Flex System FC5022

Product Type

16Gb SAN Scalable Switch; Gen 5 Fibre Channel embedded module

Management Access

10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45), in-band over Fibre Channel, serial port (RJ-45), USB port; IPv4 and IPv6 support

Management Software

Capable of sending switch events and syslogs to Chassis Management Module (CMM); UUID in MIB structure; supports firmware upgrades

Supported FC Standards

FC-AL-2 INCITS 332:1999; FC-GS-5 ANSI INCITS 427; FC-LS INCITS 433:2007; FC-BB-3 INCITS 414:2006; FC-SB-3 INCITS 374:2003

Fabric Scalability	Full fabric architecture with maximum of 239 switches; Dynamic Ports On Demand for port licensing
Aggregate Bandwidth	768 Gbps end-to-end full duplex
Fibre Channel Speed	16 Gbps and 8 Gbps; up to 48 ports total (28 internal + 20 external)
Maximum Fabric Latency	700 ns for locally switched ports; 5.5 µsec per node with encryption/compression; 400 ns added by FEC between E_Ports

Form Factor	Embedded module for Lenovo Flex System chassis; hot-pluggable; up to four switches per chassis
Included Components	Two Brocade 16 Gb SFP+ optical transceivers; documentation package
Chassis Connectivity	Connects to Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) via two I2C connections to redundant CMMs

USB Port	One USB port for management access
Serial Port	RJ-45 serial port; supports Flex System Management Serial Access Cable 90Y9338 (mini-USB-to-RJ45 or mini-USB-to-DB9)
Ethernet Ports	One external 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet port with integral LEDs for link/activity and speed
External Ports	20 SFP+ ports; supports 16/8/4 Gbps and 8/4/2 Gbps Fibre Channel LC-style pluggable SWL (850 nm)
Internal Ports	28 ports to compute nodes via midplane
Optical Media Supported	16/8/4 Gbps and 8/4/2 Gbps Fibre Channel LC-style pluggable SFP+ SWL (850 nm)

IBM FC5022 24-port One external 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet port with integral LEDs for link/activity and speed Switch

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