What are the port specifications of the IBM H16 SAN Switch?

The switch has 16 Fibre Channel ports with SFP multi-mode transceivers, supporting E-Port, F-Port, and FL-Port. Speeds auto-sense at 2.125 Gbps or 1.0625 Gbps, enabling flexible SAN topologies like fabric or loop configurations with status LEDs for monitoring.

What management features does it offer?

Management includes Web Tools, CLI, Fabric Watch for monitoring, and Advanced Security. Fabric OS supports zoning, trunking, optional Performance Bundle, and Trunking Activation for fault isolation, performance optimization, and secure fabric operations.

What is the form factor and power setup?

It is a 1U rack-mountable switch with a single hot-swap PSU compatible with 240V AC rack PDUs. This design ensures space efficiency and easy maintenance in enterprise data centers.

Does it support high availability?

Yes, featuring non-blocking architecture, intelligent fabric monitoring, fault isolation, and high availability design. Fabric services optimize performance across up to 16 ports at 2Gbps.

What protocols and compliance does it meet?

Supports Fibre Channel fabric protocols, zoning, and trunking. Compliant with Fibre Channel standards for multi-vendor interoperability, suitable for diverse enterprise SAN environments.

What is the switching capacity?

Up to 16 ports at 2Gbps with fabric-wide performance optimization and non-blocking design, ensuring efficient data flow in mid-range SAN fabrics without bottlenecks.

2005-H16 - IBM Model H16 Switch

Name: 2005-H16 - IBM Model H16 Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2005-H16

2005-H16 - IBM Model H16 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch Model H16 (SKU 2005-H16) is a 16-port Fibre Channel fabric switch designed for enterprise SAN environments. It features 16 SFP multi-mode ports supporting 2.125 Gbps or 1.0625 Gbps speeds with auto-sensing, E-Port, F-Port, and FL-Port modes. The 1U rack-mountable chassis includes a single hot-swap PSU compatible with 240V rack PDUs, status LEDs for ports, power, and faults, and Fabric OS firmware with optional Performance Bundle and Trunking Activation. Management options encompass Web Tools, CLI, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Security, alongside zoning and trunking protocols. It offers intelligent fabric monitoring, fault isolation, performance optimization, and non-blocking architecture for high availability. Compliant with Fibre Channel standards, it ensures multi-vendor interoperability in mid-range SAN applications, optimizing fabric-wide performance up to 16 ports at 2Gbps.

16 SFP FC ports at 2Gbps auto-sensing, E/F/FL-Port support
1U rack-mount with hot-swap PSU, 240V compatible
Fabric OS: Web Tools, CLI, Fabric Watch, zoning/trunking
Non-blocking architecture, intelligent fabric monitoring
Status LEDs for ports, power, faults
FC standards compliant, multi-vendor interoperability

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Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	2005-H16
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	Model H16
Product Line	TotalStorage SAN 2005
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Fabric Services	Intelligent fabric monitoring; fault isolation; performance optimization
Firmware Version	Fabric OS with optional Performance Bundle, Trunking Activation
Reliability Rating	High availability fabric design; non-blocking architecture
Supported Protocols	Fibre Channel fabric protocols; zoning; trunking

Compatible systems

Compatible with heterogeneous SAN environments and various OS/storage products

IBM TotalStorage
Model: SAN environments
Small to medium SAN fabrics; multi-vendor storage

Best for

Mid-range SAN Deployment
Ideal for building scalable SAN fabrics with 16 Fibre Channel ports at 2Gbps auto-sensing, supporting E-Port, F-Port, FL-Port for reliable connectivity in enterprise storage networks.
Fabric Expansion
Expands existing SANs using zoning, trunking, and intelligent monitoring for fault isolation and performance optimization in high-availability environments.
Data Center Consolidation
1U rack-mount design with hot-swap PSU and Fabric OS management suits dense data centers, ensuring non-blocking architecture and multi-vendor interoperability.
Legacy SAN Upgrade
Provides Fabric Watch, Advanced Security, and compliance with Fibre Channel standards for upgrading older fabrics while maintaining compatibility.

Port Speed	2.125 Gbps or 1.0625 Gbps with auto-sensing
Switching Capacity	Up to 16 ports at 2Gbps; fabric-wide performance optimization

Voltage Input	240V AC rack PDU power cord
Power Supplies	Single hot-swap PSU; 240V rack PDU compatible

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Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable switch
Status LEDs	Port status, power, fault indicators