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IBM SAN24B-5 Switch

Name: 2498-F24 - IBM SAN24B-5 Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2498-F24
Price: 408 USD
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MPN: 2498-F24·By: IBM

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Product overview

The IBM SAN24B-5 (SKU 2498-F24) is a datacenter-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch in the 24-Port 16Gbps category. It features 24 x Fibre Channel ports supporting 16Gbps speeds (auto-sensing 2/4/8/16Gbps), scalable from 12 to 24 ports via Ports on Demand (PoD). Housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, it delivers 384Gbps full-duplex throughput with enterprise-class reliability including nondisruptive software upgrades, redundant dual power supplies, and Fabric Vision diagnostics. Key capabilities include ClearLink D_Ports for troubleshooting, EZSwitchSetup wizard for deployment, QoS for multitenancy, and extended fabrics for distances beyond 10km. Ideal for high-density virtualization, private cloud storage, and mission-critical environments, it optimizes performance with exchange-based dynamic path selection, forward error correction, and real-time ISL monitoring, ensuring high availability and simplified administration in SAN fabrics.

24 ports at 16Gbps FC with PoD scaling 12-24
1U rack-mountable, 384Gbps full-duplex throughput
Dual redundant PSUs, nondisruptive upgrades
Auto-sensing 2/4/8/16Gbps speeds per port
Fabric Vision diagnostics and D_Ports
QoS zoning for multitenant cloud storage

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	2498-F24
Brand	IBM
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SAN24B-5
Product Line	SAN24B-5
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Ethernet Speed	16Gbps Fibre Channel
Ports on Demand	12 to 24 ports
Fibre Channel Speed	2/4/8/16 Gbps

Network & Communication

Aggregate Throughput	384 Gbps full-duplex

Power Consumption

Power Supplies	2x PSU

Physical Characteristics

Depth	4.3 cm (1.7 in.)
Width	43.8 cm (17.24 in.)
Height	44.3 cm (17.44 in.)
Weight	7.82 kg (17.25 lb) with one power supply, without transceivers
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack Mountable

Environmental

Temperature (operating)	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Interface/Ports

Network Ports	24 x Fibre Channel ports at 16Gb/s

Compatible systems

No compatibility data found in available sources

Best for

Datacenter SAN Fabrics
Deploys 24 x 16Gbps FC ports in 1U form for high-throughput storage area networks, with PoD scaling from 12-24 ports and 384Gbps aggregate bandwidth.
Private Cloud Storage
Supports multitenancy via QoS and zoning on 16Gbps FC infrastructure, with Fabric Vision for monitoring in cloud environments.
Server Virtualization
Optimizes high-density virtualization using dynamic path selection and D_Ports diagnostics across 24 auto-sensing FC ports at up to 16Gbps.
Mission-Critical Environments
Ensures uptime with dual PSUs, nondisruptive upgrades, and redundancy in 1U rack-mountable design for reliable SAN operations.

Frequently asked questions

What speeds does the IBM SAN24B-5 support?

The SAN24B-5 features 24 ports with auto-sensing speeds of 2, 4, 8, or 16Gbps Fibre Channel, delivering up to 384Gbps full-duplex throughput. It supports trunking for 128Gbps ISLs and dynamic path selection for optimal fabric performance in datacenter SANs.

Is the SAN24B-5 scalable?

Yes, it scales from 12 to 24 ports using Ports on Demand (PoD) licensing without hardware changes. Base models like 2498-F24 come with 24 ports activated, ideal for growing virtualization and cloud storage fabrics.

What is the form factor and power setup?

It is a 1U rack-mountable switch (43.8cm W x 4.3cm D x 44.3cm H, 7.82kg) with dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs. Power consumption is 80W at full 16Gbps load with SWL optics, ensuring high availability.

What diagnostic features are included?

Fabric Vision provides advanced monitoring, non-intrusive port diagnostics via ClearLink D_Ports, forward error correction, and real-time ISL bandwidth tracking. EZSwitchSetup wizard simplifies deployment in full-fabric or gateway modes.

Can it support extended distances?

Yes, extended fabrics optimize buffers for ISLs beyond 10km using 16Gbps SFP+ transceivers (SWL, LWL, ELW). Supports QoS and zoning for reliable multitenancy in private cloud environments.

What are the key enterprise features?

Includes nondisruptive software upgrades, redundant PSUs, NPIV-enabled N_Ports, and Fabric Vision for proactive issue resolution. Delivers Gen 5 FC reliability for mission-critical SANs with high RAS.