What form factor does the SAN32B-3 use?

It is a 1U rack-mountable switch, fitting standard 19-inch racks. The compact design includes integral fans for cooling and status LEDs for port, power, and system monitoring, optimizing space in datacenter environments while maintaining high port density.

How is the IBM SAN32B-3 managed?

Management is provided via an Ethernet management port for 10/100/1000 Mbps access and a serial console port. These interfaces support configuration, zoning, and diagnostics compatible with IBM Network Advisor, enabling remote administration and fabric-wide monitoring.

What Fibre Channel protocols does it support?

Compliant with FC-PH Physical and Signaling Interface, FC-SW-3 Rev. 6.6 for fabric initialization, and operates in Class 2 and Class 3 modes. This ensures interoperability in Brocade SAN fabrics for tasks like replication and backup.

Is the SAN32B-3 suitable for datacenter expansion?

Yes, its 32-port 8Gbps capacity and scalable Brocade technology support dynamic fabric growth. The 1U form factor and auto-sensing ports allow seamless integration with existing FC infrastructure, ideal for expanding storage connectivity without downtime.

What transceivers are compatible with its ports?

Ports accept SFP+ transceivers including SWL for multimode fiber (50/62.5 microns), LWL for single-mode up to 10km at 8Gbps. Specific reaches: 500m OM3 at 4Gbps, 300m OM3 at 8Gbps, ensuring flexibility for short-haul datacenter links.

SAN32B-3 - IBM SAN32B-3 32x 8Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Name: IBM SAN32B-3 32x 8Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: SAN32B-3

SAN32B-3 - IBM SAN32B-3 32x 8Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM Storage Networking SAN32B-3 (SKU: SAN32B-3) is a datacenter-grade Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Storage Networking b-type product line. It features 32 x 8Gbps SFP+ ports with 4/8 Gbps auto-sensing, enabling high-performance connectivity in Brocade-based SAN fabrics. Designed as a 1U rack-mountable unit, it supports scalable bandwidth for storage area networks, ideal for remote replication, backup, and migration tasks. Management is facilitated via an Ethernet management port and serial console, with status LEDs for port, power, and system monitoring. This non-blocking switch ensures reliable Class 2 and Class 3 Fibre Channel operations, complying with FC-SW standards. Compatible with SWL SFP transceivers, it delivers up to 300m reach on OM3 multimode fiber at 8Gbps. Procurement teams value its port density and fabric initialization capabilities for enterprise SAN deployments requiring robust, expandable infrastructure without downtime.

32 x 8Gbps SFP+ FC ports for dense SAN connectivity
4/8 Gbps auto-sensing with Brocade fabric technology
1U rack-mountable for space-efficient datacenter use
Ethernet/serial management with status LEDs
FC Class 2/3 compliant for reliable operations
Scalable bandwidth up to 300m on OM3 fiber

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Manufacturer part #	SAN32B-3
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	SAN32B-3
Web Tools	supported
Technology	Brocade-based SAN fabric switch
Fabric Watch	supported
Product Line	Storage Networking b-type
Product Type	Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Advanced Zoning	supported

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Datacenter SAN Fabric
Deploys 32 x 8Gbps SFP+ ports with 4/8 Gbps auto-sensing to build scalable Brocade-based SAN fabrics, supporting high-density connectivity for enterprise storage networks.
Backup and Migration
Enables reliable remote replication and data migration using non-blocking architecture and FC Class 2/3 protocols, with 1U form factor for efficient rack space utilization.
Storage Expansion
Provides dynamic port expansion via SFP+ interfaces up to 300m on OM3 fiber, ideal for growing workloads in Fibre Channel environments.
High-Performance Computing
Delivers 8Gbps port speeds and fabric initialization per FC-SW standards, ensuring low-latency performance for mission-critical datacenter applications.

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rack Mountable
Status LEDs	Port status, power, system LEDs

SFPs Included	8 x #2414 SFPs, 2 x #7514
Fibre Channel Ports	32 x 8Gbps SFP+ ports
Management Interface	Ethernet management port; Serial console

IBM SAN32B-3 32x 8Gbps Ports Fibre Channel SAN Switch

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