What are the port specifications of the IBM SAN16B-2?

It has 16 Fibre Channel ports total, with 8 ports (0-7) activated base, supporting E-Port, F-Port, FL-Port. Ports auto-sense 1/2/4 Gbps speeds using SFP transceivers, enabling high-performance links and trunking up to 16Gbps aggregate.

How can I scale the SAN16B-2 switch?

Upgrade from 8 to 12 ports with first 4-port activation (ports 8-11), then to 16 ports (12-15) with second activation via licensing. Full Fabric Activation enables E-ports for multi-switch fabrics; common firmware supports integration with other b-type switches.

What management options does it support?

Features Web GUI, SNMP, Telnet, serial port, and Ethernet RJ-45 for remote access. Fabric Watch provides real-time monitoring of health, performance, and security; status LEDs indicate port, power, and system conditions.

Is it rack-mountable and what are physical specs?

Yes, 1U rack-mountable in 19-inch racks with included mount kit; high port-density design. Single fixed power supply with 240V PDU cord, dual fans; supports non-rack install with country-specific cords.

What high availability features are included?

Fabric Watch for proactive monitoring, hardware-enforced advanced zoning for security, non-disruptive firmware upgrades, and ISL trunking up to 16Gbps. Supports business continuity with redundant switch configurations.

What OS and environments does it support?

Compatible with UNIX, Linux, NetWare, OS/400; designed for rack environments with standard SAN temp/humidity. Future-ready for 4Gbps servers/storage, interoperates with 2Gbps switches via trunking.

2005-B16 - IBM SAN16B-2 16-Port 4Gbps FC Fabric Switch 2005-B16

Name: IBM SAN16B-2 16-Port 4Gbps FC Fabric Switch 2005-B16
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2005-B16
Price: 192 USD
Availability: InStock

2005-B16 - IBM SAN16B-2 16-Port 4Gbps FC Fabric Switch 2005-B16 | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM TotalStorage SAN16B-2 (SKU 2005-B16) is a 16-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel fabric switch designed for small to medium-sized enterprise SAN environments. It features 16 ports with 8 activated base (ports 0-7), supporting E-Port, F-Port, FL-Port, and auto-sensing speeds of 1/2/4 Gbps per port. Scalability allows upgrades from 8 to 12 to 16 ports via licensing, with high-performance 4Gbps links and up to 16Gbps aggregate bandwidth using trunking. The 1U rack-mountable form factor includes a rack mount kit, single fixed power supply, and 240V PDU cord. Management options include Web GUI, SNMP, Telnet, and serial port. High availability is ensured through Fabric Watch, non-disruptive upgrades, advanced zoning, and hardware-enforced zoning. It supports UNIX, Linux, NetWare, OS/400, and integrates with multi-switch fabrics for business continuity in rack environments.

16 ports (8 base), 4Gbps auto-sense 1/2/4Gbps
1U rack-mount with kit, high port density
Scalable 8-16 ports via licensing, multi-fabric
Web GUI/SNMP/Telnet management, Fabric Watch
Advanced zoning, non-disruptive upgrades
ISL trunking up to 16Gbps aggregate bandwidth

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Featuring

Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	2005-B16
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN16B-2
Port Speed	4 Gbps per port; auto-sensing 1/2/4 Gbps
Scalability	Upgradeable from 8 to 12 to 16 ports via licensing; supports single to multi-switch fabrics
Status LEDs	Port status, power, and system LEDs for monitoring
Product Line	TotalStorage SAN b-type
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Switching Capacity	High-performance 4 Gbps links; up to 16 Gbps aggregate with trunking

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with IBM servers and major OS for SAN environments

IBM TotalStorage
Model: xSeries servers
Supports IBM xSeries with Tivoli Storage Manager
Various
Compatible with UNIX, Linux, NetWare, OS/400 storage products

Best for

Entry-Level SAN
Ideal for small SAN setups supporting 6-14 servers with dual FC adapters cross-connected to redundant SAN16B-2 switches and dual-controller storage, using 8 activated ports base.
Scalable Fabrics
Supports upgrade from 8 to 16 ports via licensing and multi-switch fabrics, with 4Gbps auto-sensing ports for evolving enterprise storage needs.
High-Availability
Features Fabric Watch, non-disruptive upgrades, advanced zoning, and ISL trunking up to 16Gbps for reliable business continuity in rack environments.
Rack-Dense Deployments
1U high port-density design with rack mount kit saves space while providing management via Web GUI, SNMP, and status LEDs.

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Rack Units	1U height high port-density design
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Mounting Type	Rack mount kit included

IBM SAN16B-2 16-Port 4Gbps FC Fabric Switch 2005-B16

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