What is the maximum fabric size supported?

As an edge device, it supports fabrics up to 239 switches. Runs Brocade Fabric OS 6.1.0 or later, with features like Fabric Watch and Full Fabric for monitoring and connectivity.

What are the power and environmental specs?

Single fixed power supply with 406 Btu/hr rating, max inrush 355 amps. Operating temperature 0-40°C (32-104°F), storage -25-70°C (-13-158°F). Dual fans at high-speed 13,000 rpm/29 CFM.

Is it rack-mountable and what form factor?

Yes, 1U rack-mountable switch. Supports non-rack installation with country-specific power cords. Hot-swappable SFP transceivers for maintenance.

What software and firmware does it use?

Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) 6.1.0 or later. Includes Web Tools and supports advanced features like Adaptive Networking, Extended Fabric, Trunking.

What indicators and battery are included?

Standard status LEDs for port, power, and system. Features internal Lithium Carbon Monofluoride coin battery for key functions.

2498-B24-16 - IBM SAN24B-4 16 Active Ports 8Gbps FC Switch 2498-B24-16

Name: IBM SAN24B-4 16 Active Ports 8Gbps FC Switch 2498-B24-16
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2498-B24-16
Price: 998 USD
Availability: InStock

2498-B24-16 - IBM SAN24B-4 16 Active Ports 8Gbps FC Switch 2498-B24-16 | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM SAN24B-4 (SKU 2498-B24-16) is a 1U rack-mountable Fibre Channel fabric switch from the System Storage SAN b-type product line, designed for enterprise SAN deployments. It features 24 Fibre Channel ports with 16 active (ports 0-15), auto-sensing speeds of 1/2/4/8 Gbps per port. As an edge device, it supports fabrics up to 239 switches by count. The single fixed power supply delivers up to 406 Btu/hr with maximum inrush of 355 amps. Operating temperature ranges from 0 to 40°C, storage -25 to 70°C. It runs Brocade Fabric OS 6.1.0 or later, with standard status LEDs for ports, power, and system. An internal Lithium Carbon Monofluoride coin battery powers key functions. Ideal for small to medium SANs, it enables high-performance connectivity for servers on Windows, Unix, Linux, AIX, OS/400, supporting FICON and scalable port activation.

24 FC ports, 16 active at 1/2/4/8 Gbps auto-sensing
1U rack-mount, supports fabrics to 239 switches
406 Btu/hr power, 0-40°C operating range
Brocade FOS 6.1+, FICON compatible
Universal E/F/FL/M/EX ports
Ports 0-15 active, scalable on demand

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	2498-B24-16
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN24B-4
Fabric Size	Supported as edge device in fabrics up to 239 switches
Status LEDs	Port status, power, system LEDs standard on SAN switches
Product Line	System Storage SAN b-type
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Firmware Version	Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) 6.1.0 or later

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel switch compatible with IBM SAN fabrics; specific host systems not detailed in sources

Best for

Entry-Level SAN Deployment
Provides foundation for first-time SAN implementations with 16 active auto-sensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps ports and easy scalability to 24 ports.
Enterprise Edge Switching
Supports fabrics up to 239 switches as an edge device, with 1U form factor for rack integration in data centers.
FICON Environments
Delivers 8 Gbps FC for mainframe connectivity, compatible with FICON cascading and control unit ports.
Small-Medium Workgroups
Low-cost high-performance switch for workgroups, with Brocade FOS 6.1+ and standard monitoring LEDs.

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Power Consumption

Max Wattage	BTU rating: 406 Btu/hr; Inrush current: Maximum of 355 amps
Power Supplies	Single fixed power supply; Enterprise Package includes two 8-Port Activation features
Battery Information	Internal Lithium Carbon Monofluoride Coin Battery

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack mountable switch

Storage Temperature	-25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

IBM SAN24B-4 16 Active Ports 8Gbps FC Switch 2498-B24-16