Storage area network (SAN) solutions

Achieve high availability, scalability and proven data security

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Scalable SAN connectivity

IBM b-type and c-type SAN switches deliver high-performance, reliable and efficient storage connectivity, enabling robust, scalable infrastructures that boost business agility and lower your total cost of ownership.

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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.

Get superior performance

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

Achieve data flexibility

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

Entry-level networking

Front view of IBM Product SAN24B-7
SAN24B-7

An entry-level Gen7 Fibre Channel switch combining performance capabilities of 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps with enterprise-class security and features.

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SAN24C-7

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

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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.

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Front view of IBM Product SAN32C-6
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.

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Front view of IBM Product SAN24B-7
SAN24B-7

An entry-level Gen7 Fibre Channel switch combining performance capabilities of 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps with enterprise-class security and features.

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SAN24C-7

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

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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.

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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.

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Midrange networking

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SAN48C-7

Leverage high performance and low latency with the latest Gen7 Fibre Channel technology by using a 64 Gbps, 48-port SAN switch.

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SAN96C-7

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

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SAN96C-6

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

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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.

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SAN64B-7

The Gen7 infrastructure lays the foundation for an autonomous SAN. It combines powerful analytics and advanced automation capabilities for a self-learning, self-optimizing and self-healing SAN.

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Front view of IBM Product SAN48C-7
SAN48C-7

Leverage high performance and low latency with the latest Gen7 Fibre Channel technology by using a 64 Gbps, 48-port SAN switch.

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Front view of IBM Product SAN96C-7
SAN96C-7

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

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Front view of IBM Product SAN96C-6
SAN96C-6

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

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Front view of IBM Product SAN128B-7
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.

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Front view of IBM Product SAN64B-7
SAN64B-7

The Gen7 infrastructure lays the foundation for an autonomous SAN. It combines powerful analytics and advanced automation capabilities for a self-learning, self-optimizing and self-healing SAN.

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Enterprise networking

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SAN512B-7 and SAN256B-7
The perfect foundation for the new era of autonomous storage. Connectivity to NVMe devices at over 64 Gbps, and ultralow latency provides faster access times than ever before.
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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 midsized storage networks.
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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.
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SAN768C-6 product
One of the industry’s highest port densities 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.

Networking extensions

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SAN42B-R7

Explore the industry-leading Gen7 extension switch solution that provides cyber-resilient replication connectivity for enterprise storage.

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SAN18B-6

Handles the unrelenting transfer of data between data centers, can minimize the impact of disruption to maintain service-level agreements, and secure data-in-flight between data centers.

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