What port configurations does the IBM SAN48B-5 support?

The SAN48B-5 (2498-F48-36) has 36 active ports out of 48 total, scalable via Ports on Demand in 12-port increments (24/36/48). All ports auto-sense 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps with SFP+ transceivers, supporting F/E/EX/M_Ports and native 10Gbps FC for DWDM.

What is the switching capacity and ISL performance?

Provides 768 Gbps full-duplex throughput with 16 Gbps optimized ISLs and up to 128 Gbps frame-based trunking (e.g., 8x16Gbps or 16x8Gbps). This enables high-bandwidth, resilient fabrics for datacenter consolidation and virtualization.

Is the switch suitable for rackmount datacenters?

Yes, it's a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor with rear-to-front airflow, hot-swap power supplies, fans, and SFPs. Includes two PDU jumpers and supports non-rack installation with country-specific cords.

What management features are available?

EZSwitchSetup for 3-step deployment, IBM Network Advisor for integrated monitoring, plus fabric zoning, QoS, virtual fabrics, Fabric Vision diagnostics, Web Tools, CLI, SNMP, and SSH. Supports seed switch configuration.

Does it support mainframe FICON connectivity?

Yes, enhanced with FICON support for IBM z Systems, alongside Gen 5 16Gbps FC ports configurable as F/EX_Ports. Ideal for hybrid environments combining open systems and mainframe storage.

What hot-swap components are included?

Hot-swappable power supplies, fan modules, and SFP transceivers. LED indicators monitor system, port, and component status, enabling field replacement without fabric disruption.

2498-F48-36 - IBM SAN48B-5 2498-F48-36 36x16Gbps Fibre Channel Switch

Name: IBM SAN48B-5 2498-F48-36 36x16Gbps Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 2498-F48-36

2498-F48-36 - IBM SAN48B-5 2498-F48-36 36x16Gbps Fibre Channel Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The IBM SAN48B-5 (SKU 2498-F48-36) is a Gen 5 Fibre Channel SAN switch from the System Networking SAN b-type line, featuring 36 active ports configurable in 12-port increments up to 48 via Ports on Demand. It supports auto-sensing speeds of 2/4/8/10/16 Gbps on all ports with SFP+ transceivers, delivering 768 Gbps full-duplex throughput and 16 Gbps optimized ISLs with 128 Gbps frame-based trunking. Designed for 1U rack-mount in datacenters, it includes hot-swap power supplies, fans, and SFPs for high availability. Management via EZSwitchSetup, IBM Network Advisor, fabric zoning, QoS, and virtual fabrics ensures efficient operation. Ideal for hyper-scale private/hybrid cloud storage, it enables native 10 Gbps FC for DWDM metro connectivity and supports FICON for z Systems integration. Non-disruptive upgrades and Fabric Vision technology optimize performance and reduce costs in virtualized environments.

36 active 16Gbps ports, PoD scalable to 48
768 Gbps throughput, 128Gbps trunking
2-16Gbps auto-sensing on all SFP+ ports
1U rack-mount with hot-swap PSUs/fans
Gen 5 FC for cloud/virtualized SANs
IBM Network Advisor management suite

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Manufacturer part #	2498-F48-36
Brand	IBM
Condition	New
Model	SAN48B-5
Product Line	System Networking SAN b-type
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Certifications	Designed for hyper-scale private/hybrid cloud storage environments
Expansion Options	Ports on Demand (PoD) scaling; Gen 5 ICL Port On Demand (FC 7871)
Hot-Swap Components	Power supplies, fan modules, SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggables)
Management Software	IBM Network Advisor; Seed Switch configuration

Compatible systems

Fibre Channel SAN fabric switch; compatible with Brocade/IBM b-type SAN environments

Best for

Hyper-scale Cloud SAN
Supports highly virtualized private/hybrid cloud environments with 768 Gbps throughput and Ports on Demand scaling from 24-48 ports for flexible fabric growth.
Datacenter Consolidation
1U form factor with hot-swap components and 16 Gbps ISLs enables dense, reliable deployments in rack space-constrained environments.
DWDM Metro Links
Native 10 Gbps FC support on ports provides metro connectivity over DWDM without additional hardware.
z Systems Integration
FICON connectivity and Gen 5 speeds ensure compatibility with IBM z Systems for mainframe SAN fabrics.
High Availability Fabrics
Frame-based trunking up to 128 Gbps and nondisruptive upgrades maximize uptime in mission-critical storage networks.

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Status LEDs	LED indicators for system status; Hot-swap components including fans and SFPs

Port Speed	2/4/8/10/16 Gbps auto-sensing on all ports
Network Ports	36 active ports (Ports on Demand); Configurable 24/36/48 ports in 12-port increments; Supports SFP+ transceivers

IBM SAN48B-5 2498-F48-36 36x16Gbps Fibre Channel Switch

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