IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7 High-Density 64Gb/s Switch

IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7 high-density 64G switch enables maximum performance to create high-scale fabrics in less rack space

IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7 delivers the following capabilities:

Connect more devices and build larger fabrics with the highest density 128-port 64Gb/s switch and double-density 64Gb/s FC optical transceivers.
Enable flexible scalability from 48 to 128 ports with Ports on Demand (POD).
Maximize performance with lower switching latency and no over subscription.
Safeguard mission-critical workloads from vulnerabilities with Gen 7 integrated security.
Transform telemetry data into actionable insights to optimize performance and ensure reliability.
Provide proactive, real-time monitoring and alerting of storage I/O health and performance with integrated network sensors.
Automate actions to simplify management and resolve issues without intervention.
Enable VM visibility and monitoring in a storage fabric to optimize performance and identify anomalies.

IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7 Gen 7 FC is a storage network infrastructure for mission-critical storage, enabling organizations to realize a self-learning, self-optimizing, and self-healing autonomous SAN. It combines analytics, automation, and integrated security capabilities to accelerate data access, adapt to evolving requirements, and drive always-on business operations. The switch is a high-density building block for increased scalability in less rack space to support growth and large fabrics in dense rackmount environments.

Storage Expert Care Basic and Advanced options are available for Storage Networking SAN128B-7. These options enable to select the best level of service required to support your environment, with benefits ranging from base-level service to enhanced service designed to improve product resiliency, reliability, and reduce the operational costs associated with managing and maintaining increasingly complex and integrated IT environments.

Tier support includes:

Hardware maintenance support
Support line
Predictive support

Key requirements
Storage Networking b-type SAN switch and director family supports FC connectivity for servers and storage. IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7 (8969-P96 and 8969-R96) supports all features and functions listed, and requires Fabric OS level 9.1.0b, or later.

Planned availability dates:
June 3, 2022: All models and features except as follows
June 14, 2022: Features B0N1, B0PK, and B0SK