Switches are rated for throughput up to 4 Gbps.
Press Release Summary:
TotalStorage® SAN16M-2 and SAN32M-2 offer integrated support for Full-Fabric and FC-AL tape attachment. Offered in half-rack width configuration, SAN16M-2 addresses entry-level and midrange SAN applications by providing 8, 12, or 16 nonblocking ports. TotalStorage SAN32M-2, offered in 1U rack-mount chassis, addresses midrange to enterprise SAN applications with 16, 24, or 32 nonblocking ports. Both models support auto-sensing and auto-rate-negotiation for 1, 2, and 4 Gbps.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage SAN Portfolio Expands with IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 and TotalStorage SAN32M-2 4 Gbps Switches
At a glance
The second generation of the IBM TotalStorage SAN m-type family of switch products includes the IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 and TotalStorage SAN32M-2 switches.
Both switches are designed to provide:
Integrated support for Full-Fabric and FC-AL tape attachment
Short-wave 4 Gbps transceivers
EFCM Basic (formerly known as SANpilot), Open Systems Management Server & Preferred Path
High availability with hot-swap dual-power supplies and many nondisruptive microcode loads and activations
Optional Element Manager feature for consolidated management via EFCM
The SAN16M-2 is designed to provide:
8, 12, or 16 ports
Half rack-width configuration, providing installation flexibility
The SAN32M-2 is designed to provide:
16, 24, or 32 ports
Long-wave 2 Gbps transceivers
Conversion kit feature to replace initial 16 short-wave 4 Gbps SFPs with long-wave 2 Gbps SFPs
FICON CUP capability, via the FICON Management Server feature
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The IBM TotalStorage® SAN m-type family of products expands with the introduction of new 4 Gbps capable 16-port and 32-port switches, ideal for building entry-level to enterprise high-performance SAN solutions.
The IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 switch is designed to address the needs of entry-level and midrange SAN applications, such as simple first-time SAN deployments and application-specific deployments, in a half-rack width configuration. It starts at a base of 8 nonblocking ports that use industry standards-based auto-sensing and auto-rate-negotiation, for 1, 2, and 4 Gbps depending on the maximum speed supported by the attachment system hardware and software. The SAN16M-2 can be upgraded in four-port increments to 12 or 16 ports, and includes a second power supply to help provide higher levels of redundancy. Improved installation and configuration wizards also help provide ease-of-use.
The IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 switch is designed to address the needs of midrange to enterprise SAN applications and to provide low total cost of ownership through low acquisition cost and exceptional port density in a 1U rack mount chassis. Starting at a base of 16 nonblocking ports, it provides nondisruptive upgrade in eight-port increments to 24 or 32 ports. The SAN32M-2 supports auto-sensing and auto-rate-negotiation at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps depending on the maximum speed supported by the attachment system hardware and software to help protect existing SAN investments. It is also FICON(TM) CUP capable, via the FICON Management Server feature, for deployment in mainframe SAN solutions.
Key prerequisites
The IBM TotalStorage SAN m-type family supports Fibre Channel and FICON connectivity for servers and storage. For a complete list, refer to the Supported servers and storage systems topic in the Description section.
For availability dates, configuration options, server models, operating systems levels, and attachment capabilities, refer to http://www.ibm.com/totalstorage/SAN/m-type
Planned availability date
September 9, 2005
