2005-B5K-32 IBM 32 Port 4GB Brocade SAN Switch

The IBM 2005-B5K-32 is a 32-port 4GB Fibre Channel SAN switch that provides high-performance, reliable, and scalable connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It features a non-blocking switching architecture that supports up to 100 Gbps of throughput, and it can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of different deployments.

The switch also offers a wide range of features to improve performance, availability, and security, including:

• Link aggregation: This feature allows you to combine multiple physical links between the switch and your storage devices to increase bandwidth and improve performance.
• Virtual Fabrics: This feature allows you to create separate logical networks within the same physical fabric, which can help to improve security and performance.
• Quality of Service (QoS): This feature allows you to prioritize traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
• Data Center Bridging (DCB): This feature provides a set of standards for improving the performance and reliability of Fibre Channel networks.

The 2005-B5K-32 is a versatile and powerful SAN switch that can be used in a variety of enterprise environments. It is a good choice for organizations that need a high-performance, reliable, and secure solution for their storage networks.

Here are some additional details about the switch:

• It is a 1U rack-mountable switch.
• It supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP).
• It has a fanless design for quiet operation.
• It is backed by a 3-year warranty.

If you are looking for a high-performance, reliable, and secure SAN switch for your enterprise, the IBM 2005-B5K-32 is a good option to consider.

To enable a port on the switch, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect to the switch and log in as admin.
2. Issue the portenable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to enable.