IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 Storage Switch

IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 storage switch delivers a low cost, high-performance platform for flash-ready solutions

IBM Storage Networking SAN24B-6 features:

• Meet the high-throughput, low-latency demands of critical applications with flash-ready performance
• Scale on demand from eight to twenty-four ports to connect additional devices as needed
• Deliver 4, 8, 16, or 32Gb/s speeds for increased performance on demand
• Simplify deployment and reduce install time with a point-and-click user interface
• Discover and recover automatically from common networking problems
• Monitor and optimize the health and performance of individual VMs (VMs)
• Simplify administration, resolve problems, increase uptime, and reduce costs using Fabric Vision technology

IBM b-type Gen 6 FC is a purpose-built network infrastructure for mission-critical storage, delivering performance to accelerate data access, adapt to evolving requirements, and drive always-on data access.

SAN24B-6 storage switch with Gen 6 FC technology storage delivers simplified operations, flash-ready performance, always-on reliability to grow with your business, and a low cost of entry.

Data growth combined with the expectation of unlimited access anywhere, at any time, and on any device, is pushing storage environments to the limit. To meet these business demands, the network must evolve to improve speed, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. This requires looking beyond legacy infrastructures that were not designed to support the performance requirements of evolving workloads and flash-based storage technology. Organizations need a new approach to storage networking to enable databases, virtual servers, desktops, and critical applications, and to unlock the full capabilities of flash. By treating the network as a strategic part of a storage environment, organizations can maximize their productivity and efficiency, even as they grow their environments.

Key prerequisites
Storage Networking b-type SAN switch and director family supports FC connectivity for servers and storage. SAN24B-6 (8960-F24) supports all features and functions listed, and requires Fabric OS level 8.1.0, or later.

Planned availability date: August 18, 2017