Storage Area Networks (SAN) Solutions

Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions connect servers and storage with a high-speed, intelligent network fabric.

Take advantage of a smarter data center that improves performance, reliability, efficiency and cuts costs. Introducing IBM b-type and c-type storage area network switches which offer superior storage connectivity. Establish a robust and resilient storage infrastructure that can help boost business agility and lower your total cost of ownership.

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NVMe Over Fibre Channel for Dummies®

Learn how the combined efforts of IBM and NVMe will work together to deliver on speed, reliability and improved performance in your business.

IBM SAN benefits

Build smarter data centers

Connect servers and storage with a high-speed and AI-driven intelligent network fabric.

Simplify management

Use of intelligent data center management software automates provisioning, integrates health monitoring and improves data security.

Afford scalability

Achieve affordable scalability with various IBM SAN solutions that meet the storage needs for every business size.

Achieve data flexibility

Continuously evolve storage capacity with our best-in-class modular building blocks.

Get superior performance

Get greater storage performance with IBM storage network adapters and software options—more bandwidth, better data protection and reliability.

Find the model that's right for you

Entry level switches

SAN24B-7

An entry-level Gen 7 Fibre Channel switch combining performance capabilities of 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps with enterprise-class security and features.

SAN24C-7

Delivers high-performance, low-latency with a 24-port Fibre Channel SAN switch supporting 64 Gbps connectivity.

SAN24B-6

Low-cost, easy-to-use capabilities at 4, 8, 16 and 32 Gbps port speeds. Its efficient design makes it perfect for any sized business looking to grow its network.

SAN32C-6

A next-generation switch for high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity from the server rack to the SAN core. A unique port expansion module provides a flexible, cost-effective port upgrade option.

Midrange switches

SAN48C-7

Leverage high performance and low latency with the latest Gen 7 Fibre Channel technology using a 64-Gbps, 48-port SAN switch.

SAN96C-7

Powered by next-generation technology offers high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity to seamlessly transition to non-volatile memory express FC (NVMe/FC) workloads without needing to upgrade any SAN hardware.

SAN96C-6

With state-of-the-art analytics and telemetry built into its next-generation platform, it provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for all-flash arrays and supports multicloud environments.

SAN128B-7

Enhanced security and autonomous SAN technology take the guesswork out of protecting and managing your network. This switch safeguards workloads, enables nonstop operations and maximizes automation.

SAN64B-7

The Generation 7 infrastructure lays the foundation for an autonomous SAN by combining powerful analytics and advanced automation capabilities for a self-learning, self-optimizing and self-healing SAN.

Enterprise directors

SAN512B-7 and SAN256B-7

The perfect foundation for the new era of autonomous storage. Connectivity to NVME devices has never been faster at over 64Gbps, and ultra-low latency provides faster access times than ever before.

SAN192C-6

A director-class switch that layers an extensive list of intelligent features onto its high performance, protocol-independent switch fabric. Designed for small to mid-sized storage networks.

SAN384C-6

A next-generation system switching device designed specifically for large-scale storage networks. With added enterprise connectivity options, it provides flexible, stable support for IBM Z® systems servers.

SAN768C-6

One of the industry’s highest port density for a SAN director with 768 line-rate 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports. Deploy as either centralized or collapsed core architecture to support your mixed workloads.

Extension switches