IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 Multilayer Director
Next-generation, director-class SAN switch

Next-generation, director-class SAN switch

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IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 director class SAN switch scales up to 384 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports and is part of IBM Storage Area Network switch hardware

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Overview:

IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 is a director class SAN switch with up to 384 Fibre Channel ports at 32 Gbps.

IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 Multilayer Director enables enterprise clouds for business transformation. By adding enterprise connectivity options that support FICON, SAN384C-6 delivers a high-performing and reliable FICON infrastructure designed to support fast and scalable IBM Z® systems servers. Sharing the same operating system and management interface with other IBM Storage Networking c-type switches, IBM SAN384C-6 enables seamless deployment of unified fabrics with high-performance FC connectivity to achieve low total cost of ownership.

Highlights

Help future-proof the data center for cloud and big data
Scale up to 384 32-Gbps FC ports
Enable scalable SAN extension deployments
Support IBM z Systems FICON and Fibre Channel environments
Combine large-scale storage networks and multiple storage protocols
Attain high availability with fully redundant components
Achieve high SAN performance
Use 48-port 32-Gbps FC switching modules
Benefit from virtual SAN technology and access control lists

Features:

Lowers TCO with SAN consolidation

To meet scalability needs and control total cost of ownership, the SAN384C-6 enables organizations to consolidate data into fewer, larger, and easier-to-manage SANs, reducing hardware footprint and lowering both capital and operational costs.

Leverages IBM Storage Networking c-type family components

IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 uses the same OS and management interface as other c-type switches, enabling seamless fabric deployment with high-performance Fibre Channel, FICON, and FCIP. Its 48-port 32-Gbps module provides high performance and advanced features for scalable, virtualized data-center environments.

Provides enterprise-class availability

IBM Storage Networking c-type software architecture delivers high availability with redundant supervisor, fabric, power, and cooling components, and is designed for near-continuous operation.

Transforms businesses with enterprise cloud deployment

SAN384C-6 offers scalable, pay-as-you-grow expansion, strong multi-tenant security, predictable high performance for strict SLAs, resilient no-downtime connectivity, and advanced traffic management like QoS to efficiently allocate network resources for cloud applications.

Simplifies IT management

SAN384C-6 supports three main management modes: the c-type family CLI, DCNM, and third-party tool integration. Its streamlined CLI offers wide management control with a consistent, efficient interface suited for enterprise administrators.

Supports robust security

The SAN384C-6 and its 48-port 32-Gbps line card provide a strong security framework to protect sensitive data in enterprise storage networks. It uses intelligent packet inspection at the port level and applies ACLs for hardware-enforced zones, VSANs, and advanced port security features.

Offers advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools

SAN384C-6 offers proactive diagnostics for connectivity and latency, along with port- and flow-based statistics for performance analysis and SLA tracking. Its integrated Call Home feature enhances reliability, speeds issue resolution, and helps reduce service costs.

Benefits:

Specifications:

Feature	Description
Model	8978-E08
Chassis slot configuration	Line-card slots: 8 Supervisor slots: 2 Crossbar switching fabric slots: 6 Fan trays: 3 at the back Power supply bays: 8 Hot-swappable components
Hot-swappable components	Power supplies, fan modules, small form-factor pluggables, supervisor modules, fabric modules
Warranty	One year IBM On-Site Limited, 24×7 same-day maintenance; service options available
Optional features	48-port 32Gbps FC Module and 16G SW Bundle (#AJL2), 48-port 32Gbps FC Switching Module (#AJL4), 24/10-port SAN Extension Module (#AJL5), SAN384C-6 Fabric-1 Switching Module (#AJKE), Enterprise Package (#AJJ9), DCNM SAN Advanced Edition (#AJJA), Mainframe Package (#AJJB), 3000W AC power supply (#AJKF), small form-factor pluggables, fans, AJN6 Supervisor-4 Module, AJNB Fabric-3 Module
Dimensions (H × W × D)	Chassis (14RU): 61.9 × 43.9 × 86.4 cm (24.35 × 17.3 × 34 in.) 48-Port 32-Gbps FC Switching Module: 4.4 × 40.39 × 55.37 cm (1.75 × 15.9 × 21.8 in.) Power supply (3,000 W AC): 55.98 × 10.03 × 4.06 cm (22.04 × 3.95 × 1.6 in.) Fabric-1 module: 82.3 × 5.13 × 25.96 cm (32.4 × 2.02 × 10.22 in.) Supervisor-1E module: 5.18 × 20.17 × 55.5 cm (2.04 × 7.94 × 21.85 in.) Fan tray: 91.87 × 13.08 × 4.75 cm (36.17 × 5.15 × 1.87 in.) SFP+: 1.25 × 1.36 × 5.65 cm (0.49 × 0.54 × 2.22 in.)
Weight	Chassis (with fans): 84.2 kg (185.5 lb) 48-port 32-Gbps FC line card: 7.94 kg (17.5 lb) Power supply (3,000 W AC): 2.7 kg (6 lb) Fabric module: 5.0 kg (11 lb) Supervisor-1 module: 3.2 kg (7 lb)
Recycling parts	IBM does not recommend battery removal; use IBM Product Collection and Recycling Take Back Programs

Documentation:

Download the IBM Storage Networking SAN384C-6 Multilayer Director (.PDF)

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